Dr. Blevins describes the hidden opportunity parents have as they are taking on instruction roles during isolation. Specifically parents have a first-observer role watching their children learn. This allows them to see how their children learn best and what doesn’t work to support them best. If your child is in regular or special education, this type of information will be valuable for advocating for your child next school year with his or her teacher. You have the opportunity to collect data to support your child’s teacher in making evidence-based decisions. Additionally you have the opportunity to try out new strategies that typically aren’t used in the classroom. Be sure to keep notes, or data, about what you’re observing so that you can support your child and their teacher next school year.
