Common Core & Proficiency Based

You may be unsure how the pass/fail grading system that many schools are adopting during the Covid-19 crisis works or why this is...

You can help solidify math concepts and understanding in your grade schooler with simple items you already have at home. Measuring cups,...

Math is the universal language as some would say. It is black and white and never changes. However, the way math concepts are taught do...

Image credit: Understood. org A record number of children are being diagnosed with ADHD every year. Nearly half of these children are...

Receiving messages about your child from their teacher can be full of vague information. Often the teacher is trying to bring something...

Image credit: www.Understood.org Parent/Teacher conferences are a terrific way to gauge how your child is doing in school. This time with...

In many situations a learning challenge is not immediately observable because there’s no outward signs; many students with deficits are...

Many districts across Utah are working towards Proficiency Based Grading. Currently all elementary schools in Granite School District...

Image credit: www.Understood.org Wondering what is Dyscalculia? Here is a quick fact sheet from our friends at Understood.org.

If your child has been recently evaluated, you may be wondering what you can expect to hear. This is an excellent reference for what you...

Do you have a scheduled IEP meeting coming up? What can you expect?Two women (mothers, teachers and Understood.org team members) featured...

Dear Parents, There may be a new bit of information showing up on your child’s report card called Lexile Levels or Lexile Score....

A 504 plan and an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) are covered by specific laws and work differently but both are a blueprint designed...

Dear Parents, Are you aware that Common Core State Standards aren’t the same as standardized testing? If your child has an IEP or 504...

IEP meetings can be a challenge for parents. When it comes to working with school resource educators and creating your child’s IEP, it’s...

Ever feel like your child reads your disappointment despite what you say when you review her report card? Report cards are coming home...

Parent-Teacher Conferences can be frustrating for everyone involved. They are supposed to be an opportunity to stay on the same page with...

Are you concerned about your child? Want to know if your child qualifies for extra support at school? Here are 6 steps that truly make it...

Does your child get good grades but bad test scores? It may be a speed of processing issue. Call Nancy with questions. Read It on...

How to deal with the mean teacherParents, Learning how to talk to teachers in a positive, non-confrontational way can be tricky.. Here...