Alex's Mom Offer Solutions
Suggesting a way to solve a problem is the beginning of working toward an agreement. For the best results:
- Suggest. Don't demand. It makes it easier to find common ground.
- Address the school's limitations when you offer solutions.
- Prepare more than one option. You may find that school professionals are limited in their ability to carry out some solutions, so have a Plan B.
- Remember you're on the same team. Make sure to acknowledge the other person's concerns.
- Be open to a solution that meets the end goal, even if it's not ideal. If the solution you reach will help your child, then it's worth a try.
- Be brief. State your points with just a few sentences. This is where the notes you made while preparing for the meeting will come in handy.
- Remain positive, even if what you're hearing makes you feel anything but positive. This will let the professional know that you're willing to work on it, as a team.
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