by Fick Education | Mar 1, 2018 | academics, back to school, chester county, education, exton, IEP, malvern, new marking period, paoli, west chester
One common concern that parents of children with IEP’s face is when the IEP appears to stop working. If you’ve worked with children with IEP’s for any length of time, you probably have experienced this. The IEP is written, goals and accommodations are set up, and...
by Fick Education | Dec 7, 2017 | academics, chester county, education, exton, malvern, paoli, study skills, success, tutoring, west chester
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and starting on the first one.” Mark Twain As we approach this season with its busyness and hectic pace, sometimes...
by Fick Education | Aug 16, 2017 | academics, back to school, chester county, confidence, education
Getting organized can be difficult for anyone, but is an important skill to have for preparing for school. It is important to find a system that works for both you and your child, and to stick with it. Here are some tips on how your child can get organized and ready...
by Fick Education | Mar 27, 2017 | academics, chester county, confidence, education, exton, malvern, paoli, positivity, self esteem, success, tutoring, west chester
Tutoring is beneficial in so many ways for students of all ages. Sometimes, a subject or concept may be difficult for a student to grasp, and they need some extra help. This is where tutoring comes in. Along with helping the student improve and understand more,...
by Fick Education | Oct 19, 2016 | academics, back to school, chester county, education, success, west chester
Specially Designed Instruction (SDIs) is a section of an IEP and 504 plan. An SDI is specifically made for the student’s and his or her particular needs. This part of an IEP is very important, as it is made up of the accommodations and modifications the student will...
by Fick Education | Oct 13, 2016 | academics, back to school, chester county, education, educational advocacy, exton, IEP, malvern, paoli, success, west chester
There is so much to know about IEPs. Individualized Education Programs are made specifically for the student receiving it. No two IEPs are the same. Here are some important things to know about IEPs and how to prepare for an IEP meetings: IEPs are put in place to help...
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