
The 3rd grade retention law can bring up a lot of questions—and emotions—for families. This FREE toolkit was created to help schools provide clear, supportive communication and practical resources for parents and guardians. It’s designed to foster partnership, reduce confusion, and equip families to take an active role in their child’s success.
Use this downloadable PDF in your school newsletters, emails, and family engagement efforts.
What Families Will Find Inside:
A clear explanation of the 3rd Grade Retention Law
Guidance for how to support learning and confidence at home
Tools for strengthening school-family collaboration
Positive insights into how retention can benefit student growth
Additional resources for continued learning and support
This toolkit is written in a family-friendly tone and is ready to be shared digitally or in print.

Created by INcompassing Education
INcompassing Education partners with schools across the nation to support student success through professional development, coaching, and evidence-based resources. Our team of experienced educators and specialists understands the challenges schools and families face—and we’re here to help.
We developed this toolkit to assist schools in building stronger family engagement and to make difficult conversations a little easier.
