Movement And Breathing Breaks Help Students Stay Focused On Learning
For many kids, sitting still all day in school is a big challenge, which is why movement breaks are good practice, whether it’s in elementary school or high school. Additionally, learning science shows us that movement activates the brain and Read more >>
Turning the Tide II: A Report on Character and the College Admissions Process [downloadable]
Three years in the making, Turning the Tide II: How Parents and High Schools Can Cultivate Ethical Character and Reduce Distress in The College Admissions Process, a report published by the Making Caring Common project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education Read more >>
The Frenzied College Admission Race is Making Our Children Sick
The news stories about parents bribing their children’s way into selective colleges is deeply unsettling on many levels, but there is—potentially—one small silver lining. These stories shine a light on what has become endemic among today’s affluent youth and their Read more >>
Top 5 Reasons to Train Teachers About Dyslexia
Written by Lisa Parnello, Literacy Specialist & Wilson Credentialed Trainer In a sea of professional development opportunities for teachers, how do you decide what’s most important for teachers to learn? What will make the biggest impact on the students? Read more >>
Evaluations and IEPs: Shouldn’t They be Connected? [presentation]
Your child’s evaluation includes a bunch of scores and some recommendations. Even though your evaluator talked through all the scores with you, you’re still not sure what they mean or how to translate those into meaningful IEP goals for your Read more >>
Making Time for Mindfulness [downloadable]
A study suggests that mindfulness education — lessons on techniques to calm the mind and body — can reduce the negative effects of stress and increase students’ ability to stay engaged, helping them stay on track academically and avoid behavior Read more >>
Four Key Executive Functioning Strategies for Your Child
Written by Vivien Keil, PhD, Neuropsychologist and Clinical Director at CHC March Madness is around the corner: a time of anticipation and excitement for college basketball fans around the globe. Many students, however, especially those with learning and attention differences, Read more >>
Managing Transition: Developing a Strengths-Based IEP [presentation]
When a student on an IEP gets to high school age, the focus and format of the IEP should change. IEPs should become student-centered, strength-based and future-focused. How does a parent support their child in the revised process? CHC’s Chris Read more >>
ADHD and Medication [presentation]
If your child has ADHD, you know that there are a variety of interventions, including medication. This class focused on medication as a treatment option. Hear from ADHD expert and psychiatrist, Dr. Glen Elliott about medications and guidelines for using Read more >>
Social Emotional Learning Report: A Nation at Hope [downloadable]
From a Nation at Risk to a Nation at Hope from the Aspen Institute National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development provides recommendations for integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) into schools to support students. Read more >>
