Return to ______________________________,

Guidelines for Gathering Family Input

(To be used during conversation/interview with family member)

Student ____________________________ Grade ______________ Date __________________

Person Contacted _____________________________________ Relationship _________________

1. I am calling because __________ is having some difficulty at school and I’d like to talk with you about it and get your input. Explain/describe your concerns.

2. How do you think ________________ feels about school this year?

3. Is there anything going on in ________________’s life that might be contributing to what we’re seeing at school?

4. Have any of ______________’s former teachers had similar concerns? If so, what did they try? How did it work?

5. What do you think might help __________________ in school?

6. I may suggest that the Educational Support Team, what we call the EST, be involved. The EST is a group of school staff members who gather and share ideas about how to help students succeed.

If the EST decides to hold a meeting to discuss _________________, would you or another family member like to participate? Meetings are usually held Mondays from 3-4 pm.

7. Is there anything else you can share with me that might help me (us) to help ________________?