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Things to Think About When Considering In-School Accommodations

If your child is struggling in school, it is highly likely that their teachers or administration are going to suggest some form of in-school accommodations to give them a leg-up. Or if you homeschool, you tailor all curriculum and all instruction to the needs of your child… But is this really the best option you ...

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Signs of Weak Cognitive Skills in Struggling Students

If you are a parent of a struggling student, it can be hard to watch them fight day-in and day-out on things that “should come naturally.” After all, aren’t schools equipped to help all learners succeed? Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Even in our local area, schools are slipping behind national averages on ...

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Memory Tips and Tricks to Improve Recall & Learning

The ability to efficiently and accurately recall information is so important for learning. Whether it’s learning to read, learning a new job, studying for exams, or learning the names of people you just met, here are some memory tips and tricks for you to try. The Big Picture: Protect Your Brain Health Memory and recall ...

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Things to Look for in Successful Reading Interventions

When it comes to helping your struggling reader, there is a wide range of reading interventions available right now. So how do you weed through them and find the right fit? Here are some things to look for based on the latest research on best practices for reading instruction: Structured Literacy As opposed to balanced ...

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How Multisensory Reading Instruction Helps Struggling Readers

Learning to read can be hard for so many kids. While there are many ideas and methods around for teaching reading, research continues to show that a structured, multisensory instruction style is one of the most effective ways to help struggling readers become more successful.  Multisensory reading instruction leverages different areas of the brain and ...

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The Science of Reading & What It’s Missing

The way kids learn to read has been debated for decades. There’s been a “reading war” happening in schools and research centers. The outcome is a long string of reading struggles that put kids behind where they should be. As research converges on THE best way to teach reading, the hope is that more and ...

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Back to School: What Lots of Families Forget

Your back to school lists are filled with new supplies, backpacks, sports equipment, and other various things… but did you know that many parents forget THE MOST important thing that makes or breaks your kids’ success in the school year? You can send your child to a top-quality school, equip them with the latest and ...

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Important Questions to Ask Your Kids Before School Starts

Whether last school year was full of triumph or tears (or a mixture of both), now is the time to have some conversations with your kids before school starts. Your child is about to embark on a new set of challenges, but what can you be doing to minimize the stress that’s coming with a ...

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Adult Learning Disabilities and Thriving with Neurodiversity

Having adult learning disabilities impacts all areas of life, from confidence to peer relationships to workplace performance. Whether you were diagnosed as a child or have more recently suspected you may fall into this category, it can be helpful to identify where you struggle most and why it is happening. A learning disability is no ...

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School Readiness: How to Help Your Young Kids Get Ready to Learn

School readiness for our 5-7 year olds is a big deal. Your baby is just starting out on a 12+ year adventure into formal schooling, and there’s no way to know what’s going to go well and what is going to be a struggle. While many researchers agree that social and emotional readiness should be ...

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