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Practical, informative resources, tips, tools, and strategies for parents of children with learning disabilities written by experts in the fields of Learning, Learning Disabilities, Social & Emotional Topics, College Prep, and Teaching.
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An Open Letter to the Dyslexic Youth of America
March 18th, 2026
I need you to hear something.
Not first as a school administrator or a teacher—but as someone who learns the way you do, who took far too long to see in myself what I now see clearly in you.
So let me say it plainly: The world needs you. Exactly as you are.Posted in: Learning Disabilities“Timing Matters”: Landmark School at the intersection of research, instruction, and reflection.
February 11th, 2026
Discover how Landmark School’s 10-year study with the MGH BEAM Lab is redefining reading trajectories for students with language-based learning disabilities. Learn why timing and intervention ecosystems are the keys to narrowing the achievement gap.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesWhy Cursive Matters
December 16th, 2025
Discover how cursive supports students with learning differences by improving handwriting fluency, reducing confusion, and boosting confidence.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesBeyond the Slurs: How Disability Bias Still Shows Up
December 2nd, 2025
A powerful reflection on modern disability discrimination—how bias appears in schools, college, and daily systems—and why neurodiverse students deserve equity and understanding.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesWhat Parents Need to Know About Standardized Test Accommodations
August 1st, 2025
Does your child need extra time or other supports on standardized tests? See how the ADA protects students and what’s new for 2025.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesExecutive Function at Home: From Frustration to Confidence
March 31st, 2025
Discover effective strategies for improving executive function skills at home from Ann Andrew, a Landmark School faculty member and mother of three sons with dyslexia and executive function challenges.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesWe’re Not Born Ready to Read
January 27th, 2025
Discover how the brain learns to read, why it's not hardwired for reading, and how dyslexia affects neural pathways. Learn what parents need to know to support struggling readers.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesWhen Parents and Schools Disagree: A Roadmap for Resolving Special Education Disputes
December 12th, 2024
Learn how to navigate special education disputes with this step-by-step guide. Understand key processes like mediation, resolution sessions, and administrative hearings under IDEA to advocate effectively for your child’s education.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesNavigating Special Education Law: 3 Essentials Every Parent Should Know
December 9th, 2024
Understanding special education law is crucial for parents advocating for their child's education. This article outlines three essential concepts—FAPE, LRE, and the importance of evaluations—to help parents navigate the system effectively.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesPsychoeducational and Neuropsychological Evaluations Explained
September 1st, 2024
Learn about the differences between psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing for children with learning disabilities. Find out which evaluation method is right for your child.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesIt’s the Difference That Matters
August 27th, 2024
Learn about the power of learning differently and how designing for the difference bucks Adolphe Quetelet's 1835 concept of 'the average man'.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesACCESS AI Framework
July 1st, 2024
Explore how Josh Clark from Landmark School thinks about AI in the classroom through the ACCESS AI Framework. Unleash the potential of AI technology.
Posted in: Learning Disabilities, LearningLearning Disability Terms Defined and Demystified
June 5th, 2024
Definitions of frequently encountered terms in the world of learning disabilities.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesHow AI Can Play a Role in Learning to Read
January 9th, 2024
"Instead, the magic of teaching lies in creating the conditions for students to wrestle with how what they believe to be true about the world intersects with, and helps them make sense of, the curriculum. This is where I think tools like ChatGPT can be most helpful: offering teachers enough backgrou...
Posted in: Learning Disabilities5 Questions to Ask When Visiting an LD School
November 7th, 2023
Discover the best approach to tackle a school visit for students with learning disabilities.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesBenefits of Specialized Schools for Dyslexia
October 25th, 2023
Discover the transformative alternative of specialized schools for dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities (SLD) that harness the power of learning differently.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesDyslexia: A Guidebook Blog Series
April 19th, 2023
Landmark School's blog series on navigating the gifts and challenges of living with dyslexia at school, home, and work.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesDyslexia: A Primer
April 12th, 2023
Learn the basics about dyslexia. This article is part of the Dyslexia Guidebook series.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesDyslexia at School
April 5th, 2023
Supporting your student with dyslexia.
This article is a part of the Dyslexia Guidebook series.Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesDyslexia at Home
March 29th, 2023
Ways to support people with dyslexia at home.
This article is a part of the Dyslexia Guidebook series.Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesDyslexia at Work
March 21st, 2023
Tips and strategies for dyslexia in the workplace. This article is part of the Dyslexia Guidebook series.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesHelping Struggling Readers
January 17th, 2023
As a parent, realizing your child is struggling can be emotional. Take a deep breath. There are lots of resources available to you. This article talks about several popular programs, what you should look for in a reading program, and other resources.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesThe (Dis)advantage: A Dyslexic Voice in the Workplace
October 21st, 2022
Having dyslexia allows people to see the world differently and can be advantageous in the workplace.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesDyslexia and Public Schools: Where Do We Go from Here?
January 26th, 2022
Read about key strategies that can make a meaningful impact on lives of students with dyslexia in the school system.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesNeuropsychological and Educational Testing: Seeking Help Without Breaking the Bank
October 28th, 2021
By Nathan Doty, Ph.D., and Brian Willoughby, Ph.D.Comprehensive neuropsychological and/or educational testing has been touted as a gold-standard method for evaluating and diagnosing language-based learning disabilities (LBLD). However, such evaluations can be costly and, therefore, not easily access...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesA Guide to Early Markers of Dyslexia
March 15th, 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 reading development.For too many children, however, reading...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesWhat It’s Like to Be a Writer With Dyslexia
March 8th, 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 potential as a student. Now, as an adult, I...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesIdentifying Students with Dyslexia
July 11th, 2019
By Donell PonsWhen 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 every characteristic of letter formation was challen...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesThe Best Way to Explain Learning Disabilities to Your Child
February 11th, 2019
By Rick Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed.A parent once called my special education school to request an admissions visit for her and her son, who was struggling mightily in school. She asked a strange question in her initial phone call: “Does the school have any signs or posters displayed that identify the pr...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesAre Dyslexia-Related Expenses Tax deductible?
February 3rd, 2019
Learn about the tax deductibility of dyslexia-related expenses in this informative article by Adam M. Domow, CPA. Find out how you may be able to benefit from tax deductions.
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesTips for Parents Who Suspect Their Child Has a Learning Disability
September 13th, 2018
By Ann Andrew Parents know their children better than anyone else and can usually sense if something isn’t quite right with them physically, emotionally, or academically. If you suspect that your child has a learning disability, then it’s very likely there is one. I know this from experience....
Posted in: Learning Disabilities5 Important Things to Do After an IEP Meeting
March 19th, 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 and During Your Child's IEP Meeting, 6 Tips to ...
Posted in: Learning Disabilities6 Tips to Make Sure Your Child’s IEP Is Implemented Properly
March 19th, 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 and During Your Child's IEP Meeting, 5 Imp...Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesHow to Organize Your Child's IEP Binder
March 19th, 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 and During Your Child's IEP Meeting, 5 Importan...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesNavigating the IEP Process: Tips for Parents
March 19th, 2018
Landmark360.org curated several articles from Understood.org that help parents navigate the often confusing, frustrating, and painstaking process of developing, implementing, and monitoring a child's IEP. Thank you to Understood.org for sharing their content. Understood.org Resources Q...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesQuestions to Ask Before and During Your Child’s IEP Meeting
March 19th, 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: 5 Important Things to Do After the IEP Meeting, 6 Tips to Make Sure You...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesLanguage-Based Learning Disabilities on the Homefront
November 14th, 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, “Mom, I think your executive functioning...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesWhat Is a Language-Based Learning Disability?
November 14th, 2017
What Is a Language-Based Learning Disability? Five Part SeriesLandmark360.org launched the five-part series What Is a Language-Based Learning Disability? to define and explain Language-Based Learning Disabilities (LBLD), offer tips on remediation, highlight the importance of early intervention, an...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesIt’s a Myth That Young Children Cannot Be Screened for Dyslexia
November 8th, 2017
This is part four of the five-part series, What Is a Language-Based Learning Disability? Originally published on the International Dyslexia Association website, Feb. 2017A diagnosis of developmental dyslexia in elementary school is primarily based upon a “wait-to-fail-approach.” This approach ...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesHelp Your Struggling Learner: Remediation Is a Key to Success
November 1st, 2017
This is part three of the five-part series, What Is a Language-Based Learning Disability? We know that 15%–20% of the population has a Language-Based Learning Disability (LBLD), such as dyslexia, and that students with LBLDs learn differently and need to be taught differently. ...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesLanguage-Based Learning Disabilities (LBLD): A Primer
October 25th, 2017
This is part two of the five-part series, What Is a Language-Based Learning Disability? Language-Based Learning Disabilities (LBLDs) refer to an array of difficulties related to the understanding or processing of both spoken and written language. The number and severity of language dif...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesWhat We Know About LBLD and Learning
October 16th, 2017
Part One of a Five-Part Series, What Is a Language-Based Learning Disability? We KNOW that the awareness of dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Disabilities (LBLD) began around 1900 with observations of children who appeared “normal” and could learn many things, yet were not learning to...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesDyslexia: Learning Disability or Entrepreneurial Advantage?
October 12th, 2016
Having dyslexia doesn't mean you can't learn or be successful, but you may have to go about it a little differently. I was first diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, and then again 20 years later as an adult law school student. Dyslexia affects each individual a little differently, but g...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesTips for Parents: Working with Your LBLD Student, Part 3
May 14th, 2016
Homework: Importance and Procedures for Success Ever have difficulty figuring out how to help your child with homework? Why is homework so important anyway? Homework is used to reinforce skills and information learned during class time. It is important for students because it allows them to fu...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesTips for Parents: Working with Your LBLD Student, Part 2
April 13th, 2016
Landmark’s Six Teaching Principles™ give teachers guidelines to enrich their lessons and ultimately increase positive student outcomes. In my twelve years at Landmark High School, they have proved helpful time and time again when working with students in and out of the classroom. As a parent, th...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesTips for Parents: Working with Your Student with LBLD, Part 1
April 7th, 2016
How to get your child chatting: beyond “How was your day?”By Linda Gross, M.A., CCC-SLPIt’s a fact: parents want to know about their child’s day. We want to know about their classes, their social life, and what they ate for lunch. Children with language-based learning disabilities (LBLD) oft...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesKeeping Mathematics Accessible to All Students
June 8th, 2015
By: Mark Drago. This post was previoulsy published in Young Teachers Collective. I know this is an article about mathematics education, but let me start with a poem: Zimmer’s Head Thudding Against the Blackboard, by Paul Zimmer At the blackboard I had missed Five...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesDisability Discrimination
March 2nd, 2015
By Angela M. Timpone Last fall, while I watched the Norwich University football team win 19–9 against Gallaudet University, I overheard words like “dumb,” “stupid,” and “retard” from NU spectators. These words weren't comments on the Gallaudet players’ performance. ...
Posted in: Learning Disabilities
