by Fick Education | Sep 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
A parent of a student with an IEP knows how critical IEP meetings are. They set the goals and plans for students to achieve their educational goals for the year. They are essentially a contract guaranteeing that a district will take the necessary steps for your...
by Fick Education | Jul 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
We’ve all heard the old adage, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” When it comes to bullying, though, this may not prove true. In fact, recent studies show a link between bullying and learning delays in school settings. Many studies...
by Fick Education | Jul 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Ben Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” While this is fairly strong language, it’s an astute observation that is very applicable when it comes to SATs. It’s surely tempting to take a break from anything academic during the summer;...
by Fick Education | Jun 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
For a parent of young children, the request is very common: “Read this to me!” As parents and caregivers, the temptation to say no to repeated requests is great, especially when the request is for the same Thomas the Tank Engine or Peppa Pig book that you’ve read...
by Fick Education | Jun 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Just because your children are on vacation from school doesn’t mean they stop working on crucial executive function skills. While some skills such as note taking are more geared to school environments, with a little creativity, executive function skills can find their...