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Supporting your child in school starts with effective communication between teachers and parents. Setting goals and preparing for parent-teacher conferences can make an impact on your student's success and fosters a meaningful education.

John Civita, Director of Transitions Programming at Winston Prep, was recently featured on an episode of the It's Special Podcast with Tracey Spencer Walsh to discuss what meaningful postsecondary preparation can look like.

When we think about weaknesses in time management or organization, we might picture a messy backpack. We might also think of an unfinished assignment or a child who is ten minutes late to class. These behaviors may come from challenges with the internal systems that help kids manage their time and stay organized.

At Winston Prep, we define self-regulation as the ability to remain goal-directed across time despite challenging circumstances such as boredom, distraction, or frustration. It isn’t simply reining in impulsive behaviors, but also being able to initiate tasks or approach conversations.

When Matt graduated from Winston Transitions in 2016, he had no idea how quickly time would fly, or how much he would grow along the way. “It’s unbelievable how fast it’s gone,” he laughed during our recent catch-up. Nearly a decade later, Matt continues to embody the core values of perseverance, reliability, and pride in meaningful work that defined his time at Transitions.