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Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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Effective teaching involves breaking information down into its smallest units and providing clear guidelines for all assignments.
This is especially important for students with learning disabilities. Micro-uniting and structuring are...
Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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Automatization is the process of learning and assimilating a task or skill so completely that it can be consistently completed with little or no conscious attention.
Repetition and review (spiraling) are critical. Sometimes students...
Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Definition
Automatization is the process of learning and assimilating a task or skill so completely that it can be consistently completed with little or no conscious attention.
Repetition and review (spiraling) are critical. Sometimes students...
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LEARNING
Posted on Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Ambitious, confident, creative, determined, talented. These adjectives perfectly describe Matthew “Matty” Kaminsky ‘21. Although he’s only a senior in high school, Matty is an accomplished photographer with an impressive résumé—and a roadmap for his...
Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2021
We compiled our most popular, topical, and timely blog posts in each of the main categories: College Prep, Learning, Learning Disabilities, Social-Emotional Topics, and Teaching. Please share them with friends, family, and colleagues.
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Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2020
By Susan Tomases
The pandemic has thrown much into question, not the least of which is the value of a four-year higher education experience with a questionable future of gainful employment or the funds to pay back six-figure loans. There are an...
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LEARNING DISABILITIES
Posted by By Molly Ness, Ph.D. on Monday, March 16, 2020
This article originally appeared on PsychologyToday.com.
Along with parents and caregivers, early educators lay the foundation for children’s lifelong learning. One of their most essential roles is to provide children with a solid start in...
Posted by By Brittny Pierre on Monday, March 9, 2020
"She’s lazy” and “she doesn’t work hard enough” are two sentences I’ve heard from educators on why school was difficult for me.
The reality wasn’t simply that I didn’t have the resources that suited my learning style to help me reach my full...
Posted on Friday, July 12, 2019
By Donell Pons
When my son was in second grade, it became apparent he was not going to read without serious intervention. His speech was not delayed, but he was completely unaware of rhyme, the sound-to-letter relationship eluded him, and almost...
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SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL
TOPICS
Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2020
By Elizabeth Englander, PhD
As if you didn’t have enough to worry about.
Parents today have more than enough on their plates. We’re coping both with keeping our families safe during an unprecedented (and frankly scary) epidemic, as well as...
Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2020
A Black High School Student’s Experience on a Predominantly White Campus
By Aliyah Knudsen
When I was a freshman, I went to St Mary’s High School in Lynn, Mass. It’s a brick building that looks like a prison, but not in a bad way. A lot of the...
Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2020
By Ariel Martin-Cone
Members of the Landmark High School administration crafted a thoughtful and meaningful explanation of the Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter movements for the student body. The article provides clarifying examples that...
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COLLEGE PREP
Posted on Friday, July 20, 2018
Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities.
Now that you've decided what college you will attend, there are several things you need to do and consider to ensure a smooth transition...
Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities.
You've been accepted to several schools. The next step is deciding which to attend. Use these tips and suggestions to help you make the...
Posted on Friday, July 13, 2018
Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities.
Many colleges offer students with learning disabilities accommodations and services through the Disability Services Office. When you visit...
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TEACHING
Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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Providing models is simple, yet very important. It is one of the most effective teaching techniques.
Models are concrete examples of what teachers expect. They do not mean that teachers are doing assignments for students. They are...
Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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Students are not passive receptacles to fill with information. They come to class with their own frames of reference.
Their unique experiences and knowledge affect them as learners and should be taken into account. Therefore, during...
Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Definition
Effective teaching involves breaking information down into its smallest units and providing clear guidelines for all assignments.
This is especially important for students with learning disabilities. Micro-uniting and structuring are...