Choose a school that makes the best fit. Decide if private or public school is better for the family. After reviewing the list of schools in the area, visit the ones that seem to be in locations that are comforting to the parents. Walk the schools and get a true feel for their environments. Choose the school that fits the needs of the family and feels right for the parents and student alike.
Choose a teacher. Many schools have more than one "home room" for students in each grade. Be active in a student's life and make the day less stressful by requesting a certain teacher. Choosing a teacher that fits a student's personality better will help the student to learn and the parents to be less stressed as the school day progresses. FamilyEducation.com has a list of questions that will help parents choose schools and teachers for their students.
Know school schedules and dates. Write out different important dates for the school year, including breaks, holidays and half-days. Knowing when school days begin and end, when vacations are coming and when students have half-days will help parents plan accordingly for normal school days and for upcoming events and holidays. Know bus schedules and commute times to help students get to school on time.
Keep in touch with other parents. Many schools have newsletters, PTA meetings, fund raisers and school-wide address books that allow parents opportunities to get in contact with each other and keep up on current events. Meet other parents in the same situation and keep in touch to help each other when necessary. Becoming friends with other parents will allow for carpooling, play dates and deeper knowledge of the school and the people in the school community.