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Why ADHD Coaching? How coaching can support teens, college students and parents of children with ADHD

This is a topic rarely discussed, but it is a reality for many bright "proficient" students who mask their various forms of neurodiversity. The effort they put forth is not only unsustainable, but often leads to secondary problems not necessarily associated with the real issue.

When Effort Masks Inefficiency – The Student That Flies Under the Radar - NESCA By Olivia Rogers, MA, CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist, NESCA There is a particular kind of student who rarely raises concern. They follow directions. They turn in assignments. They earn decent grades....

Praise is more effective than punishment.

Positive Charge: How to Reinforce Good Behavior Nagging doesn't work. Neither does yelling or spanking. You know why? Punishments tear down children, whereas positive parenting builds up their self-este…

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Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars (Official Trailer) Being literate is crucial in today's world, yet curriculum and instruction in the US continue to ignore the evidence. We can teach 95% of all learners how to...

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If you are able, please donate what you can to provide Ima with a life changing service dog. Thank you!

Donate to Help Ima Get a Service Dog (Un perro de servicio para Ima), organized by Mary Slosar ENGLISH (versión en español abajo) Ima is almost 12 years o… Mary Slosar needs your support for Help Ima Get a Service Dog (Un perro de servicio para Ima)

Looks for SAT prep? Linda Barnes is the best!
Dear Friends of SupportEd -

I am writing to share information about a valuable resource for our current high school juniors preparing for the upcoming SAT exam this spring. If you don't have an immediate need, please pass this along to someone who might! With test dates quickly approaching in May and June, effective and personalized test preparation is crucial for maximizing their score potential and college admissions prospects.

I offer comprehensive and highly personalized SAT preparation services designed to meet the unique learning styles and academic gaps of each student. My approach moves beyond generic, one-size-fits-all prep courses, focusing instead on targeted instruction where the student needs it most.

What My SAT Prep Program Includes:

Diagnostic Assessment: We begin with an initial diagnostic test to pinpoint specific strengths and areas requiring improvement in Math, Evidence-Based Reading, and Writing & Language sections.

Customized Study Plan: Based on the assessment, I develop a flexible, individualized curriculum that concentrates effort on high-yield topics and challenging question types.

Expert Instruction: Students receive one-on-one tutoring focusing on effective test-taking strategies, time management, content review, and building confidence.

Practice Resources: Access to official and high-quality practice materials, including full-length practice tests under timed conditions to simulate the actual exam experience.

Flexible Scheduling: All preparation sessions are conveniently conducted online via Zoom, offering the flexibility to fit challenging academic and extracurricular schedules while providing the personalized attention of in-person tutoring.

I encourage you to share this information with any junior who is preparing to take the SAT this spring. Giving them a tailored preparation strategy can help them achieve their target scores and open doors to their preferred colleges.

Please feel free to contact me to discuss how this tailored preparation strategy can benefit your student.

Sincerely,

Linda

Linda Barnes, M.A.

Educational Consultant/Coach

SupportEd.

(802) 578-7023

[email protected]

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OECD Education and Skills Improving education is the key to a better and fairer society.

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The Problem with Neuro-Affirming Practice | Explaining Brains The Problem with Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice If you work with kids with higher support needs, you may sometimes wonder if the neurodiversity movement was meant for them. The neurodiversity framework has been critical for understanding autism, ADHD, dyslexia and so forth as natural and necessar...

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Agreed!

Shout out to the schools which know how to identify, evaluate, diagnose, remediate, accommodate and validate the students with learning differences.

Did you know WPS - Western Psychological Services, International Dyslexia Association and Learning Ally have been helping schools for 75 years ?

The Learning Disabilities Association of America has helped any interested educator for 62 years to know better and do better.

It’s always been an individual choice for any person working with kids to decide they are responsible to learn more beyond college and work training.

Luckily, millions of professionals in education, health care and child care jobs have decided they are ethically responsible to know better and do better. Those are your people as they value the kids with learning differences enough to learn more on their own.

Any concerned citizen can take free courses from the Cox Campus for the past 22 years paid for by generous donations.

The FUND of KNOWLEDGE an educator has should have nothing to do with school funding. Every single licensed professional working with children in ANY field should be required to show proof of lifelong learning beyond college and work training. Period.