by Nina Parrish | May 27, 2020 | Education, Family, Homeschool, Learning Disabilities, Organization, Parenting, Students, Study Skills
Oftentimes we have a task to complete but run into difficulty getting it done. This is frequently due to distractions. Either we become sidetracked or overwhelmed and don’t begin or we get off task once we have started working. Here is a five step process to help stay...
by Nina Parrish | Apr 15, 2020 | Children, Homeschool, Learning Disabilities, Math, Math Tutoring, Online Tutoring, Parenting, Teachers
Students who are struggling may have an even more difficult time managing distance learning where the teacher is not right there to help them. Often when trying to learn new math concepts, struggling students rely heavily on hands-on instruction, manipulatives, and...
by Nina Parrish | Apr 12, 2020 | Children, Education, Family, Homeschool, Learning Disabilities, Reading, School, Tutoring, Uncategorized
One of the challenges that both school districts and parents face during this time of school closure is how to help children with special learning needs succeed in home-based or online learning.Often it is difficult to imagine how to provide the same supports that are...
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...