Advocating For Your Child

  • A Problem-Solving Checklist
     
    If you have a school-related problem, we want to help solve it.  For the fastest resolution to your problem, please call the individuals or offices below in the order listed.  If possible, send a written description of your problem.  Write down the name of everyone you speak with and keep all documents and letters related to your problem.
     

    Issues Affecting Your Child's Learning
    1. Teacher
    2. Principal or other school administrator
    3. District-level Administrator

    General School Issues
    1. Principal
    2. District-level Administrator
    3. Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services

    School Governance
    1. Principal
    2. Family Support and Community Partnership Staff
    3. Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services

    Discipline
    1. Principal
    2. Manager of the Office of Student Services and Support
    3. Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services

    Transportation
    1. Principal
    2. Transportation Department (302-454-2281)

    School Assignments, Transfers, and Waiting Lists
    1. Education Options Office (302-552-2665)
    2. Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services

    Safety
    1. Principal
    2. District-level Administrator

    Special Education Issues
    1. Teacher
    2. Principal
    3. Special Services Staff
    4. Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services
     
    (Courtesy of Boston Public Schools)