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🍂 First Month School Reflection

  • Writer: Allison Meyerson
    Allison Meyerson
  • 1 day ago
  • 2 min read


After the first month of school, take a few minutes to reflect on what's working, what needs attention, and the questions you'd like to ask. Small observations today can lead to meaningful conversations tomorrow.
After the first month of school, take a few minutes to reflect on what's working, what needs attention, and the questions you'd like to ask. Small observations today can lead to meaningful conversations tomorrow.

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💙 One Month In... How Are Things Going?

Take a few minutes to reflect on your child's first month of school. Small observations today can help guide meaningful conversations tomorrow.



🌟 What's Going Well?

What successes, strengths, or positive changes have you noticed?

☐ ________________________________________

☐ ________________________________________

☐ ________________________________________

☐ ________________________________________



📚 Concerns I've Noticed


Academic • Homework • Behavior • Friendships • Organization


💬 Questions for the School Team

What would you like to ask?



✔ Next Steps

☐ Continue observing

☐ Email teacher

☐ Schedule conference

☐ Request IEP meeting

☐ Request 504 meeting

☐ Review accommodations

☐ Monitor homework

☐ Other:



❤️ Reflection


One thing I'm most proud of this month is...





📅 Information

Child: _______________________

Grade: _________

Teacher: ____________________

Date: _______________________


💙 Advocacy with Heart,

Allison – The IDEA Ally


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Next Steps and Resources:

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About the Author

Allison Rosenberg Meyerson is a special education advocate with 30+ years in the classroom and as a literacy specialist. She is Orton-Gillingham Certified, a COPAA SEAT 1.0 graduate, and a Dyslexia Advocate. Based in Warwick, NY, she supports families across NY, NJ, and virtually nationwide through The IDEA Ally.


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