Though neighborhood public schools were once the given route, today's education system is bursting with options-so much so that it can be hard to navigate. 7 Easy Steps to Take Charge of Your Child's K-12 Education: A Parent's Guide provides parents with the information they need to help their children gain access to the best education available.
Author Beverley B. Geltner, PhD, worked as an educator for over forty years and now serves as a consultant for administrators and parents. Her inside perspective and diverse expertise has given her valuable insight into the world of education-and parents' roles in it.
Dr. Geltner's guide offers parents seven steps, separated into three sections: awareness, knowledge, and action. Her goal is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to receive an excellent education and have a chance at a successful future-and she knows from experience that parents are the key.
Written for parents of kindergarteners through high school students, Geltner's book is also helpful for soon-to-be parents, grandparents, and educators.
Don't take your child's education for granted: learn how you can advocate for your child's future starting now.
About the Author: Beverley B. Geltner, PhD, worked as a professional educator for over forty years in a myriad of roles. Beginning as a teacher in an urban public high school in Toronto, Canada, Geltner went on to get her master's in school counseling at the University of Michigan, as well as a PhD in educational administration and an Executive MBA. Experiencing education as a teacher, counselor, administrator, superintendent, and university professor throughout her long career gives her a unique perspective on students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the education system itself.
Over the years, many parents have sought Geltner's advice on the best education choices for their children. She now serves the education community as a consultant, coaching school districts, boards of education, school administrators, and parents. This experience led her to write 7 Easy Steps to Take Charge of Your Child's Education, allowing her to share her educational expertise with parents everywhere.
