Educators are now discussing learning recovery due to the education loss stemming from virtual instruction and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. When we think about learning recovery, ideas of meeting criteria of standardized tests, grade level norms and standards come to mind. Since some of those initiatives are now suspended, how should we frame […]
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The relationship between executive functioning and ADHD can be messy and confusing. As a parent, you may be wondering, Is my child struggling because of ADHD or executive functioning difficulties or perhaps, both? ADHD is a diagnosis found in the DSM -V and according to the CDC, “People with ADHD show a persistent pattern of […]
Former Stanford Freshman Dean, Julie Lythcott-Haims in her book, “How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success.” (Mike Johnson) tells us how freshman recruits lack independence; for instance – incapable of doing laundry. Perhaps this is a self-created problem as who has time to learn laundry details when […]
Parents may ask, does my student need an ‘Academic Coach’ or do they need a tutor?” This is an important question as parents decide what is the best first step. What is a tutor? Generally, a tutor provides subject specific information, helping a student understand a specific subject. Perhaps the student is having difficulty […]
Self-management skills, also known as executive functions are the ability to plan and execute, complete tasks, fulfill a long term goal (delayed gratification), while staying emotionally regulated. Today’s challenging educational environment exposes and compounds students’ difficulties in this area. So what does a parent when do when they see their virtual learner struggling to: Stay […]
Kids with ADHD are often plagued by ‘going too fast’, a condition which impacts them academically and often socially. When they ‘go too fast’, students get poor grades because they miss parts of questions, jump ahead steps in math problems, or struggle socially because they overlook social cues from teachers or peers. While students with […]
If you have a student with ADHD, he/she may have been recommended for a Study Strategies class. Study Strategies classes typically function as a ‘study hall’ and are an opportunity for students to complete homework assignments. ‘Study strategies’ are built into the block and given as suggestions or ideas for students to ‘try’ to see […]
It’s been said there is no elevator to academic success—you have to take the stairs. For thousands of students each year, achieving academic success is a constant struggle. Becoming a better student requires much more than simply completing assignments on time or occasionally referring to a rubric— good study habits and a positive mindset are […]