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Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2021
By Rob Kahn
Many professional visitors to Landmark wrap up their visits by observing: “It’s really remarkable to see the same materials and methods used by teachers in many different classes.” That’s no accident. Visualize Landmark as an inverted...
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2021
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Providing students with opportunities for success is key. Failure and poor self-esteem often result when teachers challenge students beyond their ability.
Landmark begins teaching students at their current level of ability. This...
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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LEARNING
Posted on Tuesday, October 1, 2019
By: Regina G. Richards
This is the third installment of a multi-part series about helping children manage homework. The first post is about establishing good habits creating an optimal learning environment. The second post covers homework...
Posted on Wednesday, September 25, 2019
By: Regina G. Richards
This is the second installment of a multi-part series about helping children manage homework. The first post is about establishing good habits creating an optimal learning environment and the third motivation and tools.
This...
Posted on Thursday, September 19, 2019
By Regina G. Richards
This is the first installment of a multi-part series about helping children manage homework. The second post covers strategies, organization, and dealing with fatigue, and the third motivation and tools. This article...
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LEARNING DISABILITIES
Posted by By Kristin Stanberry on Tuesday, March 20, 2018
This resource originally appeared on Understood.org. Reprinted courtesy of Understood.org ©2018. Understood, LLC. All rights reserved.
This is one of four posts about navigating the IEP process. Read the other articles: Questions to Ask Before...
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Posted by By Nancy Duggan, MA. S.C. on Monday, March 5, 2018
Decoding Dyslexia Massachusetts (DD-MA) began a campaign in 2012 to raise dyslexia awareness across the state through collaboration with parents, educators, and neuroscience researchers. The effort has made steady progress in building dyslexia...
Posted by By Angela Timpone Gowans on Wednesday, November 15, 2017
This is part five of the five-part series, What Is a Language-Based Learning Disability?
After I returned from the grocery store for the third time that day because I forgot another essential ingredient for dinner, Dylan laughed and exclaimed, “...
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SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL
TOPICS
Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2018
By Erin Brewer
Take a deep breath in, and a long breath out. Take a moment to notice how you feel, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Feel your feet on the floor. Whether seated or standing, allow your shoulders to track over your hips and...
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Posted on Friday, November 16, 2018
This is the third post in a five-part series about students, stress, and anxiety. The first article is an overview of anxiety, the second looks at a relaxation program for elementary and middle school students, the fourth explores how mindfulness...
Posted on Thursday, October 18, 2018
This is the first post in a five-part series about students, stress, and anxiety. The second article looks at a relaxation program for elementary and middle school students, the third discusses how a student learned to manage her anxiety, the...
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COLLEGE PREP
Posted by By Suzanne Crossman on Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities.
"Summer is a great time for students to begin the essay-writing process, when they aren't juggling academics, extracurriculars, and...
Posted by By Kerri Coen on Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities.
Tips for Rising Seniors & Their Parents
Rising seniors will be busy this fall exploring many different post-secondary options. Students...
Posted on Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Submitted by Rick Lavoie, Author, Lecturer, Consultant
Preparing Your Child (and You) for Transition to College
For 30 years, I served as an administrator of residential schools for Special Needs students. One of my responsibilities was designing...
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TEACHING
Posted on Monday, April 23, 2018
This is the fourth post in a five-part series about Executive Function. Each post includes downloadable templates to use at home and in the classroom. The first article is about managing time. The second addresses managing materials, the third...
Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
This is the third post in a five-part series about Executive Function. Each post includes downloadable templates to use at home and in the classroom. The first article is about managing time. The second addresses managing materials, the fourth...
Posted on Wednesday, April 4, 2018
This is the second post in a five-part series about Executive Function. Each post includes downloadable templates to use at home and in the classroom. The first article is about managing time, the third addresses managing information, the fourth...