What You Need to Know About High School AP Classes
Advanced Placement (AP) classes offer high school students a unique opportunity to challenge themselves academically, develop college-level skills, and stand out in the competitive college admissions process. However, before diving into these rigorous courses, it’s crucial for both students and parents to understand what AP classes entail, their potential benefits, and the level of commitment […]
10 Spelling Tricks that You Wish You Knew as a Kid
Spelling can be tricky, especially when you’re a kid trying to figure out the difference between “their,” “there,” and “they’re” – or worse, when you’re confidently spelling a word in front of the class, only to have your teacher gently correct you. What parent hasn’t cringed at the thought of those embarrassing moments for your […]
Navigating Dyslexia: A Parent’s Journey
As a parent, there are moments when you feel unprepared for the challenges that come your way. When I first learned that my son, Sam, had dyslexia, I was overwhelmed (even as an experienced special education teacher). However, my journey has transformed into one of hope, resilience, and a deeper understanding of this learning difference, […]
How to Support Your Teen with Learning Differences in the College Admissions Process
By: Gina Gerrato Greenhaus, M.A.Educational Consultant (College Admissions Expert) The college process can be stressful enough, but when a student has a learning issue and has struggled academically, a parent’s anxiety will be increased. Most parents admit to feeling lost about how to prepare their teenagers for college. Students will pick up on the parents’ […]
Writing by Example: Using Writing Samples Helps Students Improve Their Writing Process
The writing process can be one of the most difficult things to teach students to feel comfortable with and engage in independently. However, there are many approaches you can take if your child is struggling with writing! Sometimes a different angle is all that is needed for students to start writing with ease. All subjects […]
7 Ways to Prevent Summer Slide
On May 7th, our Executive Director hosted a webinar titled, 7 Ways to Prevent Summer Slide. (If you would like to watch the recording of this webinar, you can do so HERE). Kayla wanted to offer parents ideas on how to engage every type of learner, across many different content areas and circumstances. Here are […]
Boost YOURself Summer 2024 Bootcamp
Summer is the perfect time for students to enhance their organizational skills and prepare for the upcoming school year! We are excited to announce our Boost YOURself Summer Bootcamp, designed to help students unlock their full academic potential through tailored learning strategies. Why Join Our Bootcamp?☀️ Our program focuses on developing self-awareness and understanding of […]
Writer’s Block: Using Templates to Help Your Child Thrive!
Struggling with writer’s block seems to be a near universal experience, even for people who enjoy writing. When helping students who are struggling to get their thoughts on the page, I have struggled with the level of support I should provide; should I rephrase what they said to me aloud while they write it down […]
Executive Function Summer Program
Summer for most kids is about sleeping in, staying up late, vacations, camps, and lasting memories. Because of this, important executive functioning skills like time management and organization are probably the last things on their mind! However, what if you dedicated just a few days of your child’s upcoming summer to focus on these executive […]
Summer Boot Camp for Structured Literacy
Every student is expected to show some regression when they walk into school each fall after their summer break. State standards account for it, curriculums are built with an initial review in mind, and teachers spend the first couple weeks not only reviewing school rules, but also academic material that was taught the year previously. […]
