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 | Mar 27, 2020 | Family, Math Tutoring, Online Tutoring, Parenting, SAT Prep, Test Strategies, Tutoring
How Can I Practice for the SAT at Home? Many of you are aware that the College Board has canceled the May 2nd SAT. The College Board is promising to provide future opportunities to take the SAT in place of the canceled tests. As of now, the June 6, 2020 SAT test is...
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...