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...

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...

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;...

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...

If you child has a summer reading list or assignment, use that as an opportunity to organize and time chunk tasks.