Kristin Stanberry Understood.org Your child’s IEP or 504 Plan have been set in motion. How well are they working? To monitor the situation throughout the year, try these tips. IEP Tips 504 Plan Tips … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2015
Our next SEPAC meeting will take place on Friday, 11/6/15 at 9:00am in the Headmaster’s Conference Room at DSMS. We will review our 2015-16 goals & priorities by age group. We’ll also be discussing communication outreach, the Dover-Sherborn Challenge Success … Continue reading
Shelley Lacey-Castelot, ATACP, MS Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Once students with learning disabilities begin to take notes in class, their challenges with spelling, handwriting, simultaneous processing, and reading can overwhelm them. Even those who are good auditory learners can … Continue reading
Caitlin Keene Beyond Booksmart Understanding the motivation behind procrastination is often our best tool to combatting it. At times it can stem from perfectionism, where your child may be so anxious about failing at a task, it is easier not … Continue reading
Please join us for our first meeting of the new school year on Friday, 9/25/15 at 9:15am in the Headmaster’s Conference Room at DSMS. We will discuss the new Special Education Team Chair organizational structure along with our plans for … Continue reading
The Understood Team Understood.org Going back to school and adjusting to new routines can be tricky for kids with learning and attention issues, and for you. But having the right tools can make the transition easier. Use these back-to-school downloads … Continue reading
Beth Arky Child Mind Institute Parents tend to see their mission as helping their kids succeed. But there’s a growing realization among teachers and other professionals who work with children that kids increasingly need help learning how to fail. Read … Continue reading
Rachel Ehmke Senior Writer Child Mind Institute When kids are diagnosed with a learning disability we naturally worry about how it will affect their school performance. What we often don’t think about, but should, is how having a learning disability … Continue reading
Kate Kelly Understood.org If you’re confused by the differences between dyslexia and dysgraphia, this simple table can help you tell them apart. Understand the differences … Continue reading
Amanda Morin Parent Advocate & Former Teacher Understood.org Some kids find it hard to tune in to directions. Others struggle to follow through. What kind of trouble they have depends on the issue causing it. Find out the causes … Continue reading