As a parent, you are an expert when it comes to understanding your child. You may not be an expert, however, in determining how to help your child succeed in school. If your child is struggling, you have a variety of options to pursue. Your child may need assistance in his or her general education program, which can take the form of extra help in a subject area, such as reading or math. (See General Education... Making it Work.)

Or your child may have a disability that requires specially designed instruction through the special education system to address his or her learning issues. This page describes the special education options available to you and how you can access them for your child.