Ready. Set. Meet! It’s IEP Time
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
by Smart Kids with LD
3d ago
Although an IEP meeting can take place anytime during the year, schools traditionally set aside several weeks in Spring to review the special education services kids with IEPs receive and the progress they’re making. If your child has diagnosed learning differences, you understand the importance of their IEP (Individualized Education Program): it’s the roadmap for their education and is critical to their success in school. That’s why Smart Kids with LD is devoting this month’s newsletter to providing you with the information you need to be the advocate your child deserves when the IEP team me ..read more
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Study Apps for Kids with Learning Differences & ADHD
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
by Smart Kids with LD
3w ago
By Leslie Josel We tend to think of screens as unwanted distractions for kids with learning differences but in my experience as an academic coach, I’ve found that many students—especially those with executive functioning challenges and ADHD—rely on several study apps. They find them useful, easy to manage, and a natural extension of their recreational tech usage. In other words, they’re more apt to use study apps than other “old school” study methods, and using them is what matters. Following are some of my favorites and theirs: Habit Hub (free; iOS) Creating and maintaining daily habits is k ..read more
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Does Your Child Have These Critical Tech Skills?
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
by Smart Kids with LD
1M ago
Just because your child has thumbs that fly across their phone’s keyboard at lightning speed, and they’ve figured out a workaround for every limit you’ve put on their screen use doesn’t mean that they have the tech skills and media literacy to succeed in a technological world. Educators point out that many students are lacking in basic skills such as keyboarding, web searching, determining the legitimacy of online sources, and writing effective emails—all skills necessary to succeed in school, work, and life.  Education Week recently asked experts at Facebook, LinkedIn, and X what tech s ..read more
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The SAT Goes Digital
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
by Smart Kids with LD
1M ago
High school students taking the SAT this spring will be the first U.S. juniors and seniors to sit for the newly launched digital version of the College Board’s standardized college admissions test. In a recent article in Education Week, Priscilla Rodriguez, head of the SAT program explained that while “the test still measures students’ abilities in math, and reading and writing, it is now shorter, more adaptive to students’ performance, and more secure from possible cheating.” Following are some of the changes students can expect: Adaptivity: Students will find there are still two sections o ..read more
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Create a Workspace That Really Works
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
by Smart Kids with LD
2M ago
By Jenna Prada, M.Ed How many times have you found your child lying in their bed covered by blankets with their books and laptop buried underneath? This may be comfortable for them, but it doesn’t contribute to their productivity. Having a designated physical workspace is important for your child to maximize their focus and their ability to work efficiently and well. While a supportive work environment for students is a good idea at any point in the school year, setting it up at the onset will save a lot of time (and maybe some tears) as the year unfolds. But even if you miss that opportunity ..read more
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Building Self-Advocacy Skills
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
by Smart Kids with LD
2M ago
By Daniel Franklin, Ph.D As a parent of a child with a language-based learning disability (LBLD), you need to be vigilant regarding the demands placed on your child in the school setting. Fulfilling these demands requires several skills, some of which may emerge slowly in your child. One such skill is self-advocacy, or your child’s ability to identify and articulate their needs.  All parents want their children to be able to speak up for themselves at school. But for kids with LBLDs, self-advocacy develops with mastery of other skills including communication, self-awareness, and the abil ..read more
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Play Together this Thanksgiving
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
by Smart Kids with LD
4M ago
Just in time for the holidays, a new family activity book promises to provide hours of screen-free fun, bonding, and connection for the whole family to enjoy. Play Together, by Laura Haver, is sure to become your go-to guide for family entertainment, featuring over 60 games and activities for all ages and stages to enjoy. Here are a couple of examples from her book to get you started:  1.  Smile Contest (Duration: 5+ minutes). A couple of years ago, I began thinking about a fun, easy way to help others connect. I couldn’t think of an easier way than smiling. How to Play: Have t ..read more
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Skills for Making & Keeping Friends
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
by Smart Kids with LD
5M ago
By Eve Kessler, Esq. “Establishing and maintaining social relationships are critical skills that all kids need to develop,” says school psychologist David Sylvestro. Without friends, kids feel defeated, but developing and retaining friendships can be difficult for kids with learning and attention challenges. Sylvestro suggests making friends is harder than it might seem at first glance, as indicated by this laundry list of abilities he maintains kids need to successfully befriend others. They must be able to: Recognize emotions in themselves and others  Regulate and manage strong emotio ..read more
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Teachers Share Keys to Success for Diverse Learners
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
by Smart Kids with LD
5M ago
When it comes to what works—and what doesn’t—in the classroom, who better to ask than teachers? With that in mind, Education Week writers reached out to a group of teachers via social media to gather their advice on how best to support students with learning differences. Following are the highlights from their responses, which we encourage you to keep in mind when meeting with your child’s teacher or their team at the next IEP meeting. Provide flexibility and choices in the classroom. Many educators acknowledged the importance of differentiated instruction for diverse groups of students in t ..read more
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Phones At School: A Major Distraction
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
by Smart Kids with LD
6M ago
If your child heads to school with their smartphone in their pocket, there’s a high likelihood they’re dividing their time between what they’re supposed to be doing in school (e.g., learning) and managing a barrage of notifications on their phones. While this is a potential problem for all kids, it’s especially concerning for kids who struggle with ADHD and other attention deficits. A new report from Common Sense Media confirmed that “teens are constantly receiving and fielding notifications on their smartphones.” And by “constantly” they mean hundreds of notifications daily. The report entit ..read more
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