TPP 002: Alison Bower on When School Isn't a Fit: What to Expect and How to Handle It
b'I\\u2019m sharing with you my go-to expert on raising differently-wired kids\\u2014my friend + educational / curriculum advisor, Alison Bower. Alison has been supporting, guiding, and advising me on all things Asher since he was a little guy, and her understanding of how children experience the world, ability to be frank and gentle at the same time, and warmth and sense of humor, has literally gotten me through some of the trickiest times in my life as a parent.\\nIt was hard to narrow down what to focus on for this first conversation, but we ultimately decided to talk about how to navigate the tricky situations (yet common for parents raising differently-wired kids) that arise when it becomes clear that a school may not be the best fit for a child and/or that the way a school is supporting a child isn\\u2019t adequately meeting their needs. For many parents of atypical kids, school fit is a major issue, and often an incredibly frustrating one, as there is no manual for how to best navigate through it, let alone advocate for one\\u2019s child in a way that is best for everyone concerned.\\nFor this episode, Alison brings her unique perspective as both an educator and a parent who\\u2019s been in our shoes, to share what it looks like from both sides of the equation.\\nAlison Bower is the professional development and communications manager for the ed tech startup, Enlearn, as well as a parenting, relocation, and educational consultant and parent educator through her own company, Alison Bower Consulting. Alison has more than 16 years experience in teaching, administration, curricular planning, management, and professional development for early childhood, elementary and middle schools.\\n\\xa0\\nTHINGS YOU\\u2019LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:\\n\\nWhat it means when a school says \\u201cWe\\u2019re not sure this is the best fit for your child\\u201d\\n\\nHow and what to ask for in terms of accommodations and support for your child\\n\\nWhat parents can expect in navigating school fit challenges, both in private and public schools\\n\\nWhat a school\\u2019s responsibility is when there\\u2019s a question of appropriate fit for a student\\n\\nThings to consider when looking at school options for a differently-wired child\\n\\nHow much parents should disclose about their child when applying to schools\\n\\n\\xa0\\nRESOURCES MENTIONED:\\n\\nPositive Discipline\\n\\nThe Giddens School\\xa0\\n\\nEnlearn\\n\\nSupport the show\\nConnect with Tilt Parenting\\n\\n\\nVisit Tilt Parenting\\n\\nTake the free 7-Day Challenge\\n\\n\\n\\nRead a chapter of Differently Wired\\n\\n\\nFollow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram\\n\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'