ADHD Teacher Observation and Parent Collaboration Form
Support your ADHD student with practical insights and simple solutions that start with classroom observations.
📝 Teacher Observations of Student Behavior
Student’s Name: ___________________________
Grade: ___________
Teacher’s Name: __________________________
Subject: ___________
Dear Parent or Guardian,
As your child’s teacher, I want to partner with you to help your student thrive—academically, emotionally, and socially. Below are some specific observations I’ve made about your child’s behavior and learning in the classroom. These insights may help us work together to better support their success.
Please review the following items and note how often these behaviors occur:
| Behavior | Sometimes | Often | Very Often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Struggles to complete assigned tasks | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Doesn’t seem to listen or pay attention | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Has difficulty concentrating on tasks | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Is easily distracted | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Is impulsive or acts without thinking | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Has trouble organizing schoolwork | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Interrupts or blurts out answers | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Is very restless or can’t stay seated | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Seems “always on the go” | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Gets frustrated or angry easily | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Resists instructions or direction | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Has difficulty with reading or spelling | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Has trouble understanding verbal directions | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Has poor handwriting | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Seems anxious or worried | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Has difficulty shifting from one task to another | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
🧠 Suggested Next Steps for Parents
Behavioral challenges in the classroom often reflect underlying issues that may be addressed with small changes at home. Please review the following checklist and consider which of these areas may be worth exploring.
| Question | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Is my child getting enough sleep? (8–10 hours per night) | ☐ | ☐ |
| Is my child drinking enough water daily (6–8 glasses)? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Is my child eating a high-protein, low-sugar diet? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Is my child feeling physically well? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Is my child taking medications that may impact focus? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Am I able to supervise and support schoolwork at home? | ☐ | ☐ |
👨🏫 Let’s Partner for Success
Many of the challenges seen in school can be improved through strong collaboration between home and classroom. If you have concerns or questions about these observations, or would like to schedule a meeting, please reach out.
Together, we can help your child gain confidence, improve focus, and succeed in school and beyond.