Parents Can Ask for Education Advice on Free Hotline for 3 Days
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WASHINGTON — Parents with questions about reading, school discipline, special education or other education matters will have access next week to free, anonymous advice from a school principal or psychologist through a special toll-free number.
The National Principals’ Hotline, an annual service of the National Assn. of Elementary School Principals, averages about 1,000 calls a year. The number--(800) 944-1601--will operate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT Sunday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Questions also may be submitted by e-mail as early as today by completing a form at https://https://www.naesp.org.
Callers ask about reading problems, testing, learning difficulties, safety worries, discipline and entry to kindergarten.
The hotline will originate in San Antonio, where the association’s 5,000 elementary school principals will hold their annual meeting. Callers also may receive free copies of “What Parents Should Look for in Their Child’s Elementary School” and “A Parent’s Guide to Helping Children Cope With Fears.”
The hotline has operated for the last 13 years.
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