Opportunity Gap: How to Support Kids of Color Who Learn Differently
Understood.org, Julian Saavedra
86 episodes
4 days ago
Navigating the education system can be overwhelming for families whose children have ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning and thinking differences. Opportunity Gap is a podcast that sheds light on the real challenges families face when trying to get the right support for their kids.
On this show, we explore how identity, race, disability, and access to resources can make the education journey more challenging — and what parents can do about it. Join host Julian Saavedra, an assistant principal and father of two, as he shares real stories, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you advocate for your child.
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Navigating the education system can be overwhelming for families whose children have ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning and thinking differences. Opportunity Gap is a podcast that sheds light on the real challenges families face when trying to get the right support for their kids.
On this show, we explore how identity, race, disability, and access to resources can make the education journey more challenging — and what parents can do about it. Join host Julian Saavedra, an assistant principal and father of two, as he shares real stories, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you advocate for your child.
Parent-teacher conference tips: What to say and ask
Opportunity Gap: How to Support Kids of Color Who Learn Differently
21 minutes 47 seconds
2 weeks ago
Parent-teacher conference tips: What to say and ask
Ever leave a parent-teacher conference feeling more confused than informed? Dr. Andy Kahn joins us to help you prepare and make the most of these important conversations.
For many parents, these meetings can feel like a quick whirlwind, leaving unanswered questions. In this episode, you’ll discover:
How to set clear, focused goals before your meeting
Strategies for making the most of limited time with your child’s teacher
How Understood’s new resource, “Through My Eyes,” offers valuable insight into your child’s learning experience
Experience how it feels to learn differently. Step into real-life simulations of kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia with “Through My Eyes” by Understood.org.
Opportunity Gap: How to Support Kids of Color Who Learn Differently
Navigating the education system can be overwhelming for families whose children have ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning and thinking differences. Opportunity Gap is a podcast that sheds light on the real challenges families face when trying to get the right support for their kids.
On this show, we explore how identity, race, disability, and access to resources can make the education journey more challenging — and what parents can do about it. Join host Julian Saavedra, an assistant principal and father of two, as he shares real stories, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you advocate for your child.
