Meet Liza: A Clinician Determined to Help Students with Autism
Jul 12, 2017
Liza Herrera is a speech-language assistant and part owner of Wings Speech & Language Center, where more than 350 children with autism receive personalized services for a wide range of skills. One of the most powerful, life-changing interventions for these children is Fast ForWord. Why does Liza support Fast ForWord? Read to find out.
5 Tips for Parents of Struggling Readers [Summer Edition!]
May 30, 2017
It has many names: "the summer slide" or "the summer brain drain." But no matter what you call it, summer learning loss is a major issue. In this blog, you'll get 5 tips for how to help your struggling reader actually make learning gains over the summer. Check it out!
A Rewarding Journey: Summer Learning with Auditory Processing Disorder
May 16, 2017
When Manuel and Carol's twin boys were diagnosed with central auditory processing disorder, they began a journey to help their sons that led them to Fast ForWord. Now 18, the twins are preparing to graduate from high school. Read this compelling interview to learn more about one family's rewarding journey with Fast ForWord.
Listen Up! 5 Tips to Improve Students' Attention Span
May 2, 2017
Did you know that goldfish now have a longer attention span than the average human? Distractions don't stay at home. Many follow students into the classroom. Continue reading to receive five tips for ways you can improve students' attention span.
4 Education Trends in 2017
Jan 24, 2017
Ready or not - here we go. It's 2017 and the old adage "change is the only constant" is taking on a whole new meaning in education! Tell us what YOU think -- how will this year play out in our public and private school systems? Whatever happens, it's certainly not going to be boring.
Cursive Becoming Obsolete?
Dec 13, 2016
Cursive becoming obsolete? How can that be? Take a look at some of the latest research on cursive and its importance in the classroom.
Watch From Anywhere: Summer Professional Development
Jul 12, 2016
Make the most of summer by watching some of our most popular webinars to date on topics such as poverty, auditory processing, dyslexia and more. These can be viewed from anywhere so pull out your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Enjoy!
Poverty's Effect on Working Memory
May 3, 2016
Sometimes it's easy to think a child isn't paying attention because they're being defiant, or dare we say it - "lazy"? This is usually not the case, especially for children from poverty, and it behooves us to understand better what's happening in their brains. Read Dr. Eric Jensen's poignant and timely messages about how to help students from poverty build the skillls that will break the cycle of underachievement.
13 Questions About The Build English Fast Solution
Sep 15, 2015As you return to school this fall, do you have an increasing number of English language learners (ELL) in your class, school or district?
During our recent webinar, "Build the ELL Brain", Dr. Martha Burns discusses how the ELL brain develops and what interventions can help with English language development. Take a look at the questions that Dr. Burns fielded at the end of the webinar and see if you can pinpoint students that you can help this year!
Best of 2015 Webinars
Jul 21, 2015Summer is the perfect time for teachers to grab a little rest and relaxation 
before the excitement of the new school year. We hope you're taking some time to lounge by the pool! And while you're there, you can fit in some quick professional development time in just 45 minutes that can greatly impact your teaching next year. Sit back, relax, and watch a webinar (or two) to keep on top of your game over summer break.
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