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Originally Posted By Graham

Very good questions indeed - I'm going to let the board members pour out their advice on these. School issues are often neglected in adoption, and yet they are so important because our kids spend about half their lives there. There are three environments for acting out (home, therapy and school), and helping the teacher become your partner can be a terrific asset. Even if your child does not have an IEP (Individualized Educational Plan), otherwise known as the best way to get a decent education in many public schools, you can still work with your child's teacher on specific goals to work on in both environments. The teacher will appreciate your participation and help, he or she will reinforce what you want to achieve, and your child will benefit greatly knowing that you care enough to join with the teacher and present a united front.