HABLA Program Helps Disadvantaged Early Learners Lay Foundations for Success
Jan 4, 2011
The HABLA program which stands for “Home-based Activities Building Language Acquisition” shows promising results for disadvantaged early learners by supporting parents in helping their children build school readiness skills.
Learning Difficulties in Children
Dec 28, 2010Children with learning difficulties may experience years of frustration and loneliness before they find a positive path forward. Here are some ways you can help.
Our Lives Change, Too: From Fast ForWord® Skeptic to Believer
Dec 21, 2010
After Special Ed. diagnostician Cory Armes saw students achieve dramatic results with Fast ForWord software, she went from skeptic to believer and left her teaching job to work for the company that makes the product.
Beating Bullying for Better Learning
Dec 16, 2010
Beating bullying and keeping our schools safe for all students can dramatically impact the lives and quality of education for students.
Dr. Donald Aguillard: Improving Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) Scores in St. Mary Parish Schools
Dec 9, 2010
Under the leadership of Superintendent Donald Aguillard, PhD, LEAP test scores improved in St Mary Parish Schools with the use of the Fast ForWord products from 2006 - 2010.
A Sluggish Economy’s Drag on a Generation’s Ability to Perform and Achieve
Dec 2, 2010
The effects of the challenged economy could negatively affect young children’s ability to achieve for years to come.
Kindergarten Phonemic Awareness Activities - Develop Phonemic Awareness Skills
Nov 30, 2010Try these Kindergarten phonemic awareness activities to help young children develop early reading skills.
Phonics Practice - National Reading Panel Approaches to Phonics Practice
Nov 23, 2010
Phonics practice and instruction has been proven the most effective reading instruction for K-6 learners. There are 5 different approaches that can be used with students.
The Speech and Language Connection: The Nursery Rhyme Effect (Part 1)
Nov 16, 2010
In the development of speech and language in young toddlers, nursery rhymes play an important role by helping children to master language.
Listen: Don’t Ignore the Benefits of Music on the Brain
Nov 4, 2010
Music training has been shown to improve cognitive skills, auditory skills, and pattern recognition and thus has the potential to impact student achievement. The benefits of music in schools should be carefully weighed as we evaluate its place in the school day.
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