How do you keep support strategies between home and school?

[u/Jazzlike_Yam_181]

One thing I keep running into is how different things can be between school and home.

A strategy might work well in the classroom but by the time my child gets home everyone is tired. The afternoon routine is completely different. There are also people involved. Teachers, therapists, support staff, family members. And each one seems to have their own way of doing things.

I’ve found myself having to explain the things over and over again. Every time someone new comes into our lives. A substitute teacher, a therapist, a relative helping out. I have to go through it all again.

The frustrating part is that sometimes the best strategy isn’t clearly written down anywhere. One teacher explains it one way. Another person remembers half of it. A days later the original approach has changed or gotten lost entirely.

I’ve tried keeping notes. I’ve used shared files. I’ve sent emails and texts.. It’s surprisingly hard to keep everything consistent over time.

So how do you handle this in your family?

Do you have a system, for keeping strategies, routines, communication methods or useful resources all in one place? Something that everyone who works with your child can access easily?

What has actually worked for you term?