You might have already tried sending the school a video of your child nailing a task at home, only to hear crickets or get a brief “Thank you,” and that’s it. 
 

It can leave you feeling hopeless, right? 

Here’s the game-changer: instead of just sending videos from home, ask the teacher to also record your child doing the same task at school. 

The next important step is to set up a time when you watch these two videos with the teacher, side by side.

You’ll instantly spot what’s different—whether it’s the instructions, the environment, materials,or even the timing. 

Then, you and the teacher need to talk about the specific factors that help your child succeed. 

It could be the strategies you’re using at home, something the teacher is doing, or a combination of both.
 

This way, you and the teacher can work together to adjust what’s necessary and finally bridge that gap. 
 

Figuring this out is essential to creating the best possible conditions for your child to keep learning both at school and at home.
 

It’s not just about showing what your child can do, but figuring out why they’re not showing it in both places!
 

And if you’ve ever opened your child’s Progress Report feeling confident, only to be completely surprised, you’re not alone —after all, you’ve seen them get those math problems right at home.

But as you scan the report, your heart sinks. The teacher says your child is struggling with the very thing you’ve watched them do fine at home. 

You start to wonder, How is that even possible?
 

And then, that familiar image pops into your head: the "elephant in the room". 

You know the one. 

The unspoken tension between you and the school. Maybe the teacher doubts what you’ve said about your child’s progress at home. 

And, let’s be honest, maybe you’re doubting what the teacher is saying about what’s happening at school. 

It’s frustrating, and it leaves you wondering, Why are they seeing something so different from what I see?
 

Here’s the thing—sometimes it’s about figuring out where your child is having more success and what might be making that difference. 
 

Is home more relaxed, with fewer distractions? 

Or maybe the school’s structure helps them focus more on certain tasks. 

Once we know what’s working, we can use that information to help your child succeed in both places. 

And remember, it doesn’t always have to be complicated. 

I know how tough it can be when your child seems to do well at home but struggles with the same things at school. 
 

That’s why I’m excited to invite you to the next episode of The Art of Advocacy: Home and School: Why Does Your Child Perform Differently? Let’s Bridge That Gap.

Join us on Thursday, October 17th at 11 am MT, 1 pm ET, 12 pm CT, 10 am PT for simple, valuable tips you can start using right away to help your child learn consistently at both home and school. 
 

We’ll talk about what might be causing the difference and how you and your child’s teacher can work together to create a smoother learning experience. 
 

I promise this live show on Thursday will give you tools you can use immediately—hope to see you there!

Imagine having a tool that puts the power back in your hands, helping you steer your child’s education in the right direction. 

The IEP Progress Report is one of the best-kept secrets that can help you hold your child's school accountable and ensure your child is truly learning. 

In our eGuide, How to Advocate for More Meaningful Progress Reports, we dive into how you can use these reports to ask the right questions, structure them effectively, and even influence how your child's teacher manages instruction. 

This isn’t just about tracking progress—it’s about shaping it.

Download our eguide, How To Advocate for Meaningful Progress Reports for step-by-step insights and start making a new impact on your child’s education today!