One of the most powerful ways you can support your child through the process of returning to school is by attempting to understand how they are feeling about the situation. 

Below are some questions that might help spark important back-to-school conversations between you and your child!

Source: Children's Mental Health Ontario

Once you’ve identified some specific challenges and worked with your child to identify potential solutions, you’re ready to help your child communicate their needs to their teacher and other key adults at the school.

Here are the key points to keep in mind when you’re advocating with, or on behalf of, your child.

Source: Children's Mental Health Ontario

High School Transition Kit

This kit contains resources, information and tools to help parents and teens prepare for the transition into high school. 

The kit includes:

• "About Me" template
• High School Timeline and Planning Worksheet
• Individual Education Plan (IEP) tip sheet
• Common Acronyms and Terms Used in Schools
• and Positive Affirmation or Inspirational Word Stickers!

Talk School Issues with a Trusted Source

Parent Mentors are parents of TVCC clients who share their experiences navigating the school system with a child with a disability.

They can help if you’re having trouble communicating with the school, need support advocating at school, or want to better understand the special education system in Ontario. 

*Ask any TVCC Clinician for a referral for Parent Mentor Services