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Like all parents, GLBT parents like myself want our kids to do well in school. As a literacy specialist I offer free advice to Proud Parents who have questions about reading, writing and school issues in general. Anyone have a question? Ask away!! If you wish, you can go to my link (www.readwellthinkwell.com) and email me. Put ProudParenting in the subject line. I will try to respond to as many emails as I can on this blog. You can also sign up for my free, monthly education newsletter.

More than half a million children live with foster families. Many have suffered traumatic experiences, and experienced multiple homes. Foster parents are challenged by their children's needs and their own possibly inadequate training. Also, parents must deal with the demands of a social welfare system that enforces strict rules but allocates little money and support, and the knowledge that the children may leave at any time.

After nine months of surmounting academic hurdles, your son or daughter may be hoping to sprint past the end-of-the-school-year finish line without ever looking back. If so, you’re both missing an opportunity to meet with teachers and guidance counselors to gauge real progress during the past semester and ramp up for the challenges ahead.

To make the most of these meetings, it’s usually helpful to be prepared to ask five key questions: