Four Myths About Learning Disabilities
Feb 18, 2014
Learning differences or disabilities are frequently misunderstood. Symptoms of specific learning disabilities can be complex and confusing, and may look more like behavioral problems than learning problems to some. But some of the most common myths about learning disabilities are easy to dispel with a look at the facts.
What the Common Core Standards Mean for Special Education Students
Jan 21, 2014The Common Core standards are considered challenging for general education learners - and they’re meant to be. But given that challenge, many educators wonder what it means to hold special education students to the same standards. How are educators expected to get underperforming students to proficiency?
The Benefits of Downtime: Why Learners’ Brains Need a Break
Dec 17, 2013With so much to do and so little learning time in a school year—fitting in downtime is easier said than done. That’s unfortunate, because research shows that time off-task is important for proper brain function and health.
June 2013 Office Hours With Dr. Martha Burns: Which Product Should You Assign?
Jun 25, 2013Auditory Processing Skills and Reading Disorders in Children
May 14, 2013It’s not exactly news that there’s a relationship between auditory processing and reading disorders, but mounting evidence points to a “highly significant” correlation.
How to Create an Effective Summer Learning Program
Feb 12, 2013Yes, you cancreate an effective summer learning program, and it's easier with technology. Find out what the Rand Corporation's report on summer school recommends.
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