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Tips for Transferring Your Student from Private to Public School
Private schools have their benefits and drawbacks, but so do public schools. If you're thinking about making the switch to public school, keep reading to receive some helpful tips.

In many cities across the country, public schools are suffering. Due to lack of funding and other issues, many public schools fail to meet the needs of their students, prompting many local parents to send their children to private school instead. But private school comes with its own list of challenges and it isn鈥檛 always the best choice. If your child is attending private school but you鈥檙e thinking about making the switch back to public school, keep reading to learn .

The Pros and Cons of Private School

Private school is not always all it鈥檚 cracked up to be 鈥 there are both pros and cons for you to consider. One of the biggest advantages that many private schools offer is more personalized attention for students. Private schools often boast smaller class sizes and lower student-teacher ratios than public schools 鈥 they may also have a more challenging curriculum. Because private schools are funded differently than public schools, many private schools have better books and supplies as well as more up-to-date technology. Some private schools even focus on a particular subject or skill which can be beneficial for students who have an interest in that area.

On the downside, private schools can be expensive 鈥 tuition can cost thousands of dollars a year and there may not be enough scholarships to go around. In some private schools (particularly those with religious affiliations), teachers may not have a teaching degree 鈥 they may only have

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How Important is the Student-Teacher Ratio for Students?

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How Important is the Student-Teacher Ratio for Students?
There are many factors which come into play in determining the quality of your child's education, but one thing that many parents overlook is student-teacher ratio.

The quality of your child鈥檚 early education will significantly impact his future. Unfortunately, some schools do not have the money it takes to give each child the degree of quality education they deserve. Schools all over the country are led by teachers who are burned out from classrooms that are too full and budgets that are too small. But how important is the student-teacher ratio? Is there a way you can offset the damage of an overcrowded classroom by supplementing your child鈥檚 education at home? Keep reading to find out.

What is the Student-Teacher Ratio?

According to the glossary of education reform, the student-teacher ratio 鈥渆xpresses the relationship between the number of students enrolled in a school鈥 and the number of full-time equivalent teachers employed by the school. For example, a school with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio would have ten times as many students as full-time teachers. The student-teacher ratio is important for several reasons. For one thing, it can be used as a tool to measure teacher workload as well as the allocation of resources, particularly in public schools. More importantly, however, it can indicate the amount of individual attention any single child is likely to receive, keeping in mind that not all class sizes will be the same.

The student-teacher ratio of any given school or school district is frequently used to judge the quality of education. However, it is important to note that the 鈥渋deal鈥 student-teacher ratio will vary depending on a few different factors.

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Private Tutoring: How Much is Too Much?

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Private Tutoring: How Much is Too Much?
Does your child struggle to keep up in school? Is he performing well in one subject but not in another? If you answered "Yes" to either of these questions, you may want to consider hiring a private tutor.

Every child learns in his own way and at his own pace. Unfortunately, children who learn differently often fall behind in school because the entire class cannot be adjusted to suit the needs of one child. If you are worried about your child鈥檚 needs not being met, you may want to consider getting him some extra help outside of school.

There are many different options available for tutoring, but many parents prefer private tutoring. Before you decide, take the time to learn about the different options as well as the pros and cons of private tutoring. You should also learn about the best way to choose a tutor and how to walk the line between giving your child enough support and interfering with his in-school learning.

Types of Tutoring Available for Kids

Just because your child is not doing as well as he could in school doesn鈥檛 mean he is stupid. There are many factors that need to be considered when it comes to a child鈥檚 academic performance. For example, some children are visual learners while others can learn simply by reading a book. Some children also take a little more time to understand concepts which can make them fall behind in class if the teacher moves too quickly. No matter what your child鈥檚 individual struggles may be, getting him some help outside of school might be a good option. Here is an overview of the different types of tutoring and educational service providers you might consider:

  • Private
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Behavioral Intervention Plans

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Behavioral Intervention Plans
Children are going to act out. That is a fact of life. But when does a minor behavioral problem turn into a major issue? We explore behavior intervention plans and how they might be able to help your child curb problem behaviors in school and at home.

You have undoubtedly heard the saying, 鈥淜ids will be kids鈥. This saying is based on the reality that sometimes children exhibit bad behaviors and it doesn鈥檛 necessarily mean that they are bad kids. But some children take this saying to an entirely different level 鈥 their behavioral problems become so bad that they are becoming disruptive in school, unresponsive in social situations, or even dangerous to other kids. If your child is exhibiting problem behaviors at school, you may want to talk to his teacher about creating a behavioral intervention plan.

What is a Behavior Intervention Plan?

A behavior intervention plan (BIP) is simply a plan that is designed to reward and reinforce positive behaviors. Behavior intervention plans look different in every instance because they are customized to a specific student and toward specific behaviors. Some of the problem behaviors that a BIP can be used to address may include the following:

  • Inappropriate language at school
  • Being disruptive in class
  • Aggressive behavior toward students and/or teachers
  • Becoming withdrawn or unresponsive
  • Refusal to do classwork and/or homework

There are several important steps that must be taken in order to develop a behavior intervention plan. For one thing, you need to identify the target behavior(s) that you want to address. Does your child throw things in the classroom? Does he refuse to remain quiet while the teacher is speaking? Does he refuse to do any of his homework or classwork? Once you鈥檝e identified the problem behavior you want to address, you then need to

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Beneficial Services for Physically Disabled Students in Schools

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Beneficial Services for Physically Disabled Students in Schools
Every student has his own unique learning style but children with disabilities experience some unique struggles in school. Keep reading to learn about the rights of disabled students and the services for which they might qualify.

Things like ramps and automatic doors are basic services that can be very helpful for physically disabled students in school and the world. But many physically disabled children find that they experience a great many challenges in school 鈥 challenges that many schools are simply not equipped to deal with. If you are the parent of a disabled child, take the time to learn about your child鈥檚 rights and about the services that exist for children like yours. Once you are equipped with this information, you can take it to the school board and fight for your child鈥檚 rights.

This video explains how students with disabilities have the right to accommodations at public schools, colleges, and universities.

Laws Protecting Students with Disabilities

If you have a child with a physical disability, you understand that he experiences challenges each and every day. Many of these challenges are directly related to his disability, but there is also the issue of red tape 鈥 students with unique needs often get lost in the confusion when it comes to federal and state legislation. If you want to make sure that your child gets the services he needs to excel in school, you should start by learning about his rights 鈥 here is a summary of several important laws that protect students with disabilities:

  • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 鈥 This act requires that every educational institution (other than
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