The Starfall learn-to-read website is offered free as a public service. Primarily designed for first grade, the site is also useful for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and second grade, and Home Schooling.
Starting kindergarten can be an anxious or an exciting experience for children. These tips will help you start your child off right. This article is also available in Spanish.
This report highlights issues and offers guidance on sound implementation of state and district-wide assessments to ensure equal access by students with learning disabilities.
This comprehensive new report by the National Center for Learning Disabilities provides benchmark data on the number of people in the U.S. with LD and how they are faring in schools, universities, and workplaces.
Every state defines who is eligible to receive special education and related services. Some states, such as Maryland, choose to define special education students using the same disability criteria as the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. However, not all states choose to follow this formula and many make their own “student with disabilities” definition. The state definition serves as a guide, along with specific disability definitions, for determining eligibility criteria when evaluating a child for inclusion in special education programs.
Parents and advocacy groups: What do you say when you talk to your state officials about high stakes tests and statewide education assessments? Read this article for questions you can ask to assess the full and fair inclusion of students with disabilities. Assure that they receive the accommodations they need to show what they know.
Many of the “tools” needed for science, math, and engineering exploration are right inside your home! Here are five ideas for putting everyday tools to work for some everyday fun:
Not just educational institutions can play a role in preventing illiteracy. Find out what steps organizations can take to help more children learn to read.
Not just educational institutions can play a role in preventing illiteracy. Find out what steps employers can take to help more children learn to read.
