What’s the difference between the ACT or SAT for your student?
ACT or SAT, which one is right for your student? Many colleges now accept either test so it benefits students to take the test they are best suited for, according to their skills. For example, the ACT tests a student's knowledge of what was learned in high school. If...
When to take college admissions tests
With the new school year just around the corner, rising juniors and seniors may turn their thoughts to college. One important concern is standardized admissions tests, ACTs and SATs. But when should your student take these tests? It is recommended that you initially...
Exploring executive functioning
The simplistic definition of executive functioning is basically how we mentally steer through life. This theory has come about over the past 20 years. It has seen an increase in interest among those who treat individuals with cognitive disabilities, including, but not...
Dealing with an ADD/ADHD student in the summertime
Many parents may give a great deal of attention to their children's ADD/ADHD medications during the school year because they try to keep their students on track. When summertime comes, school is out and this concern could take a back seat. This shouldn't be the case...
What is psychoeducational testing and what does it mean for my student?
by Dr. Lauren S. Lineback Psychoeducational testing is appropriate for individuals who want to have a more sophisticated understanding of their cognitive functioning (what is my "ability?"), their math, reading and/or writing skills, their memory skills, and whether...
Your child needs help; academic coaching vs. tutoring
You've established the fact that your child needs help. But what's right for him? This could depend on the type of difficulty he is experiencing and what goals you have set. These factors could impact your decision to choose coaching vs. tutoring. Here are some key...
Extra credit opportunities for high school students in Nationwide
We all liked extra credit in school. It was an opportunity to improve whatever grades we received on tests or for a class. That same potential for improvement exists when it comes to "extra" high school credits as well. Here's how. The national average for high school...
Help your child become a better reader!
Many children, and adults for that matter, have difficulty reading. There are specialized programs to assist non-readers and poor readers to improve their literacy level. Here are a couple of helpful programs that you may not be familiar with: Lindamood-Bell Learning...
Top reasons why children struggle in a traditional classroom
There can be several reasons why students struggle in the traditional classroom setting. Here are just a few. Pupils sit at individual desks, often in rows and listen to a teacher lecture. There is very little interaction this way. When students are asked questions by...
Teens face a different world out there! How to help?
How many times have we heard ourselves telling our kids, "When I was your age...?" The truth is, life is very different for teens today that it was years ago. Granted, it wasn't a totally smooth road; we had our ups and downs. But the challenges facing adolescents and...