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Ask-A-Principal Hotline Invites Parents to Call With Education Questions; Principals, Psychologists to Provide Answers, Advice

Posted on: Monday, 6 March 2006, 06:00 CST

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Questions about children and education will be answered during the Ask-A-Principal Hotline this April. The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) will hold its 17th annual Hotline on April 3 and 4 when callers can speak directly, but anonymously, with a school principal or school psychologist. The 2006 Hotline originates from San Antonio, Texas, where approximately 5,000 K-8 principals will attend NAESP's annual convention. (This year also marks NAESP's 85th anniversary.)

The Hotline is a yearly, toll-free phone and e-mail service in English and Spanish for parents, grandparents, or anyone with a question to ask about schools, children, and education.

Approximately 100 educators will staff the phones and computer terminals for two days. Their purpose is to ease difficulties and encourage constructive communication between schools and families. Family members and caregivers who are curious, troubled, or simply need some reassurance regarding their child's education may speak confidentially with a principal or get specialized advice from a school psychologist from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Spanish translators will be available.

Call toll-free, 1-800-944-1601, or e-mail the Hotline by accessing http://www.naesp.org during the days and times below. (Note: e-mails will be accepted on both days.)

-- Mon., Apr. 3

Eastern: 8 am to 8 pm

Central: 7 am to 7 pm

Mountain: 6 am to 6 pm

Pacific: 5 am to 5 pm

-- Tues., Apr. 4

Eastern: 8 am to 2 pm

Central: 7 am to 1 pm

Mountain: 6 am to 12 am

Pacific: 5 am to 11 am

Calls are accepted from the continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada. Callers ask about a variety of topics, including children's reading problems, school discipline, special education policies, testing, learning difficulties, kindergarten entrance, and school safety.

Principals and psychologists volunteer in two-hour shifts. Callers may also request free copies of a parent-friendly brochure on elementary school education.

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Established in 1921, the National Association of Elementary School Principals serves 30,000 K-8 educators in the United States, Canada, and overseas. NAESP, which is located in Alexandria, Virginia, is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year.

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Source: U.S. Newswire

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