by Nina Parrish | Apr 3, 2020 | Children, Education, Family, Homeschool, Online Tutoring, Parenting, School, Students
At Home Learning Can Be More Authentic Just because school is over and many students are no longer receiving grades does not mean that learning has to stop. Now that most students are home from school due to the coronavirus, parents are left trying to navigate how to...
by Nina Parrish | Mar 25, 2020 | AP Classes, Children, Education, Family, Grades, Online Tutoring, Parenting, Reading, School, SOL, Stay At Home, Students, Study Skills, Test Strategies, Tutoring
Will the AP Test Still Be Given in 2020? I bet a few weeks ago you did not think you would be homeschooling your student, especially not in their AP classes! We have received many questions from parents who are wondering about AP testing and whether it is still...
by Nina Parrish | Sep 30, 2019 | Children, Education, Family, Grades, Learning Disabilities, Parenting, Reading, School, SOL, Students, Study Skills, Tutoring
Often I talk with parents who are frustrated to find that their child is one, two, or even four or more grade levels below what would match up with their year in school. They usually express some version of the same frustration, “I wish I had known what to look...
by Nina Parrish | Sep 16, 2019 | Children, Education, Family, Learning Disabilities, Parenting, Students, Tutoring
What is the Difference Between an IEP and a 504 Plan? Parents who are seeking out additional support for their child are often confused about the difference between an IEP (Individualized Education Program) and a 504 plan. Both plans provide support and often...
by Nina Parrish | Sep 10, 2019 | Children, Education, Family, Learning Disabilities, Parenting, Students, Tutoring
How Do I Find Out if My Child is Eligible for Special Education Services? I frequently speak to parents whose children have been struggling in school for years. Many times they suspect that this is due to learning or attention issues. Often they have brought this up...
by Nina Parrish | Nov 28, 2018 | Children, Education, Family, Learning Disabilities, Parenting, Reading, School, Students, Study Skills, Teachers, Tutoring
I Studied, So Why Does My Mind Go Blank When I Take a Test? Do you spend a lot of time and energy preparing for a test only to feel like your mind goes blank once you start the assessment? This is a common experience. It happens because of the way our brain takes in,...
