3 Reasons Why Neuroscience Should Be Important to Title 1 Educators
Oct 1, 2019
Teachers and school administrators, especially at Title 1 schools, who want to make the most out of their funding should consider what neuroscience research can contribute to their programs. But what does neuroscience have to do with Title 1? Below are the top 3 reasons why neuroscience should be part of the Title 1 conversation, along with corresponding action items for educators.
Top 10 New Fast ForWord Features That Students and Educators Will Love
Aug 16, 2018
The new Fast ForWord Foundations I is here! Fast ForWord with SmartLearning Technology is now easier and faster to use with built-in motivations and interventions. Learn more about the latest and greatest improvements with Fast ForWord.
What Weak Cognitive Skills Look Like in the Classroom
Mar 21, 2017
The idea that cognitive skills can be improved — and that IQ is not fixed — is a relatively new concept in education. Here’s a breakdown of the four main cognitive skills you’ll see in students, and how to improve them.
How to Improve Auditory Processing Speed Using Fast ForWord
Jun 28, 2016
In this post, a veteran Fast ForWord provider explains how the exercises in Fast ForWord work to improve auditory processing speed -- plus, she offers advice on what to do when your child, student or client begins to struggle on the most challenging exercises: Sky Gym and Jumper Gym. If you have experience with successful strategies too, share in the comments!
10 Tips for a Great Parent-Teacher Connection This Year
Sep 1, 2015Are you about to meet your child's teacher for the first time?
Do you have a Parent-Teacher conference coming up? Here is a checklist of tips to help you stay in communication with your child's teacher for the upcoming school year. Use these ideas to get the year started on a good foot.
10 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher This Year (Don’t Forget Cognitive Skills!)
Sep 2, 2014
It’s back to school…again! Your child is getting to know a new teacher and facing a host of new expectations. How can you be sure that you are prepared to help your child get the most from this school year? Getting the answers to these questions can help.
Building Better Writers (Without Picking Up a Pen)
Oct 15, 2013All too often, teachers give little attention to the cognitive skills of writing. That’s a shame, because cognitive skills are the building blocks upon which writing depends.
Overcoming Language and Reading Problems: The Promise of Brain Plasticity
Sep 11, 2013Find out how children around the world are rewiring their brains to overcome 'insurmountable' language and reading problems.
What Educators May Not Know about the Neuroscience of Learning
Nov 6, 2012What Makes a Good Reader?
Jul 3, 2012Why is it that some children learn to read faster than other children, and what foundational skills can be strengthened to improve a child’s ability to read?
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