A few simple things that have made a big difference for us (and we've got younger kids) are:

*) Set a time each day for everyone to sit down and do homework. For us, both kids are home by 3:15. So at 4:15 they start their homework. They've had an hour to unwind and have a snack first.

*) We set up a homework area in a common room in the house. I bought a student desk for $10 at Salvation Army and stored paper & supplies in the drawers. Pencils and a desk lamp are on top. Their homework and papers get sorted each day into their own file folders next to the desk. Both kids share the desk, one at a time.

*) No favourite activity until all assignments are completed and I've checked them over. The alternative is to go to their room, write a note of apology to their teacher, and take the consequences the next day. Only had to do that once this year.

*) Made a 1-2-3 mental checklist for my daughter that we both run through every time she prepares to go somewhere with her backpack: home-to-school, school-to-pickup, and friend's house-to-home. It's "Homework folder, books, and lunch bag." I was prepared to tape it to her backpack if the verbals didn't work.

Still working on the turn in the homework part. It's easier for my 1st grader, because he has an aide. For my 3rd grader, I make sure one pocket of her homework folder is marked "HOMEWORK TO TURN IN." If nothing else, we go through the folder several times a week, and she puts her un-submitted homework there and knows she'll hear about it if it's still there later.

Good luck!!

This probably only works for some folks...but my kiddo never ever forgets her watch but she forgets everything else. So...I said- if you forget your US history book tonight etc - I'm going to have to keep your watch for a day.

having said that, the scheduler is very helpful. put a paperclip on it so easy to turn to that page. the more it's referenced and used the better - until it's a habit...

As part of 504, you can request homework/assignments be granted an additional week before it is marked late...(don't tell child) encourage normal turn-in times...but having that extra cushion can help...

Have daily To Do sheets posted at home? i.e. Monday - Bring XYZ book home for test study. Have kiddo write the To Do sheets to reinformce

My son's school has limited funds...so all textbooks stay in class...therefore, it is encouraged for him to get work done during class time...however they are supposed to take notes...this is an issue I would like for the teachers to provide pre written notes so he has something to study from (with correct answers) that is. Work in progress...