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My child is having trouble identifying sight words. What can I do to help?

There are many ways to help your child develop his reading skills. Sight words can be practiced using flashcards, which you can easily make at home using index cards.

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If a child is homeschooled, does he or she still qualify for special…

The following is an excerpt from an article by LD OnLine’s legal expert, Matt Cohen:

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My child insists on talking to me in English. How can I help her maintain…

It requires time, persistence, and creativity. Some parents speak to their child only in their native language, even if their child responds in English.

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Candace Cortiella

No Child Left Behind: Determining Appropriate Assessment Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Assessment accommodations help people with learning disabilities display their skills accurately on examinations. Teachers, learn how to test the true knowledge of your students. Don’t test their ability to write quickly if you want to see their science skills! Parents, these pointers will help you assure that your children are tested fairly.

George W. Bush

No Child Left Behind: Executive Summary

The Bush administration’s program, No Child Left Behind, is a plan for educational reform that is targeted at changing the use of federal funds to close the achievement gap and improve achievement levels. The following is excerpted from the executive summary.

Candace Cortiella

No Child Left Behind: Making the Most of Options for IDEA-eligible Students

If a Title I school repeatedly underperforms, federal law provides opportunities for students to change schools or obtain additional instructional support. This parent advocacy brief looks at the information parents of students with disabilities need to know and understand in order to maximize these options.

My child is not on a diploma track because of his reading delays, but I feel that the school hasn't done their part to help him achieve. What do I do?

You ask many important questions, but many of them are too specific to be answered in this format.

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My child is having trouble identifying sight words. What can I do to help?

If a child is homeschooled, does he or she still qualify for special…

My child insists on talking to me in English. How can I help her maintain…

No Child Left Behind: Determining Appropriate Assessment Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

No Child Left Behind: Executive Summary

No Child Left Behind: Making the Most of Options for IDEA-eligible Students

My child is not on a diploma track because of his reading delays, but I feel that the school hasn't done their part to help him achieve. What do I do?

Child Observation: Teacher Report

If a child is reading aloud and is maintaining meaning, is it necessary…

My child's reading and math skills are above average, but he has…

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