Gordon and Royal Educational Consulting

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       Gordon and Royal offer:

  • Joint consultation with Gordon and Royal
  • One-on-one counseling and consulting for parents and/or students.
  • Small groups for parents and children that focus on specific areas of need.
  • Support to parents in parent/teacher conferences and school meetings, on site.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I deal with peer pressure? 
  • What is bullying and what should I do about it?
  • What can I expect in terms of school safety?
  • School discipline isn't working for my child - who do I talk to?
  • How much is too much homework?
  • How do I have a productive conversation with my child's teacher?
  • When do I call the School Board?
  • She says that she's terrified of the lunchroom. What do I do?
  • Should I always believe my child?
  • What do you mean,  "He can't read?!"
  • Where did that failing grade come from?
  • When do I go to the Principal with a concern?

Possible Topics for Discussion

> Divorce

  • joint parental involvement at school
  • homework
  • friends' issues
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • school communication with both parents

> Goal setting and organization

  • workable procedures and reasonable expectations
  • communication with the teacher 

> Discipline

  • expectations for the teachers, principal, other school staff
  • follow through at home on school related issues
  • discipline that works
  • medication or modifications
  • developing responsible behaviors

> Before and After School

  • options
  • differentiation for various age groups
  • safety

> Peer Pressure

  • what to expect
  • appropriate and effective reactions
  • control issues regarding choosing friends

> Technology

  • school rules vs. home rules
  • needs vs. wants
  • safety issues
  • instruction provided
  • expectations for school technology curriculum

> School Curriculum

  • consistent expectations-parent and school
  • grade level goals and benchmarks for learning
  • meaningful parent involvement
  • accommodations for gifted children
  • accommodations for special needs

> Transitions

  • home to preschool
  • preschool to kindergarten
  • grade to grade transitions
  • guidelines for retention
  • guidelines for skipping a grade
  • elementary to middle school 

> Motivation Issues

  • school/homework
  • social

Email us at info@gordonroyalconsulting.com
Gordon and Royal Education Counseling and Consulting*  Des Moines, Iowa* USA * Phone: 515-306-6413

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