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5 Autism Facts for Autism Acceptance Month
5 Autism Facts for Autism Acceptance Month April is Autism Acceptance Month and to celebrate, we decided to share some facts about Autism Spectrum Disorder that we found compelling. Children with autism often demonstrate superior math skills compared with
Hands-On is Key to Accelerating Learning as Students Return to In-Person Instruction
Hands-On is Key to Accelerating Learning as Students Return to In-Person Instruction In the early months of the pandemic, the response to the shift to virtual learning was nimble and adaptive. Educators worked closely with families to better understand what
Ensuring Equity During Distance Learning
Ensuring Equity During Distance Learning Over the last two decades, technology has played an increasingly pivotal role in learning. Yet, with nearly one in five students between kindergarten and 12th grade lacking access to computers or speedy internet connection, the
Effective Intervention and Remediation Must be Personalized
Effective Intervention and Remediation Must be Personalized Even with talented educators and solid plans, there will always be students who do not fully understand a concept the first time they learn it. Without addressing those gaps in knowledge, students are
Three Best Practices for Effective Professional Learning
Three Best Practices for Effective Professional Learning Educators know it’s not sufficient to treat every student with a “one size fits all” approach to instruction. So why is this how so much of the professional development (PD) for teachers is
It’s About More than the Benjamins: Financial Literacy Starts with Math
It’s About More than the Benjamins: Financial Literacy Starts with Math Money is an integral part of our everyday lives. From paying for goods and services to managing a personal budget, knowing how to think about money is something many
Supporting Students with Dyscalculia: Evidence-Based Tools and Strategies
Supporting Students with Dyscalculia:Evidence-Based Tools and Strategies This blog is an excerpt from How to Identify, Screen, and Support Students with Dyscalculia, a summarization of The Transformative Potential of Early Screening for Dyscalculia, The Discounted Specific Learning Disability by Dr. Sandra Elliott and Sam
Understanding Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
Understanding Dyslexia & Dyscalculia: Unraveling the Distinctions Dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects one’s ability to learn mathematics, as compared to peers of the same age who receive identical instruction. Research supports that with early identification and the right
How to Screen for Dyscalculia
Unlocking Dyscalculia: How to Screen for this Different Learning Ability This blog is an excerpt from How to Identify, Screen, and Support Students with Dyscalculia, a summarization of The Transformative Potential of Early Screening for Dyscalculia, The Discounted Specific Learning Disability by Dr. Sandra
