Spring is around the corner and that means a period of high-stakes testing, such as standardized testing and college exams. Older students have a lot of final exams that can be overwhelming and stressful on top of preparing for national exams like SATs or ACTs. State testing begins as early as 3rd … [Read more...] about The Season of Testing
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Report Card Time
Report cards can cause stress for both students and parents, and it’s natural to feel this way, but it shouldn't be overwhelming. If students are worried about their grades, either because they are holding themselves to high expectations or because they anticipate low scores, there are ways to … [Read more...] about Report Card Time
Winter Break for Teens
'Tis the season when families come together to enjoy an extended break from the usual school routine. While this respite provides a welcome pause from the hectic pace of the school year, our goal is to ensure that students’ skills remain sharp and that their minds are active! Balancing rest and … [Read more...] about Winter Break for Teens
Empowering Students by Highlighting Their Strengths, Part 3
Welcome to the last part of our blog series about highlighting the strengths of students with learning differentiations! We have already explored the strengths and abilities of students who experience anxiety and those with ADHD. If you want to refer back to Part 1, click here, or for Part 2, click … [Read more...] about Empowering Students by Highlighting Their Strengths, Part 3
Empowering Students by Highlighting Their Strengths, Part 2
Welcome back to our blog series on highlighting the strengths of students with learning disabilities! Last week, we explored the strengths and abilities of students who experience anxiety. If you want to refer back to Part 1, click here! This week we will focus on students with … [Read more...] about Empowering Students by Highlighting Their Strengths, Part 2
Empowering Students by Highlighting Their Strengths
Recently I participated in a professional development session where teachers discussed ways to support neurodivergent students by emphasizing their strengths, and I realized that this information was too important not to share with my readers! Highlighting the unique strengths of students with … [Read more...] about Empowering Students by Highlighting Their Strengths