LIGHT
Parent Educational Consultation & School Navigation
School concerns can quickly become complicated. You may be trying to understand what your child is struggling with, make sense of reports or recommendations, prepare for a school meeting, or simply work out what questions to ask next.
LIGHT helps you make sense of what’s happening, understand the information in front of you, and feel better prepared for the conversations and decisions ahead.
The LIGHT Framework
L
LISTENÂ
Start with what you are noticing, what your child is experiencing, and what the school is communicating.
I
IDENTIFYÂ
Identify the concerns, patterns, questions and educational information that matter most.
G
H
GET PREPAREDÂ
Organize the information, understand what you already know, and prepare for important school conversations and meetings.
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HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARDÂ
Communicate your concerns and questions clearly so you can participate confidently in conversations about your child.
T
TRACK
Keep track of plans, progress, questions and next steps so you can see what is working and what may need further attention.
How LIGHT Can Support You
School Concerns Consultation
Talk through what you are noticing, what the school is reporting, what has already been tried and what questions may be useful to explore next.
Assessment & Report Navigation
Help understanding the educational information contained in existing reports and recommendations, identifying questions or areas that may need clarification, and connecting that information with what you are seeing in everyday life.
IEP & 504 Review and Meeting Preparation
Organize your concerns and questions, understand existing educational information and plans, and prepare to participate confidently in school meetings.
School Meeting Support
Support before, during and after educational meetings to help you stay organized, understand the discussion and keep track of questions and next steps.
Progress & Follow-Through Consultation
Review how things are going, look at available progress information and consider what questions or conversations may be useful as your child moves forward.