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Discover all the ways technology can provide apps to help with dyslexia. Whether on a tablet or ipad, these dyslexia apps are perfect for kids or adults Source: Dyslexia Apps – Sunshine and Hurricanes

Learn more about processing speed issues during this live expert chat. Source: Processing Speed | Slow Processing Speed | Expert Chats – Understood

What terms do teachers and doctors use to talk about executive functioning issues? Here are clear definitions of nine of them, including working memory. Source: 9 Terms to Know About Executive Function | What Is Working Memory? – Understood

Teaching practices around growth mindset have come a long way in the last few years. Common pitfalls have emerged, as well as strong examples of programs that work. And through it all, educators need support in developing their own growth … Continue reading →

Although this is geared toward teachers, I thought it had a good deal of information to help parents as well. Click here to visit minds in bloom.      

This is a great article about formative assessment, and is one that we prescribe to here at Hackley.  The reading observations we make during the Fountas and Pinnell Assessment, guided reading, book clubs and conferring times all drive our instruction in making … Continue reading →

Children are not born with a natural aversion to reading. Learn how to help reluctant readers begin to love books. Source: 10 Reasons Nonreaders Dont Read — And How to Change Their Minds | Scholastic.com

Source: 4 Inspired Tech Solutions for Reluctant Readers | graphite Blog

I’m looking forward to seeing our Hackley parents tomorrow at the HPA coffee. Eva VanBuren (Math Coordinator) and I will each be giving a short overview of our curriculums. If you are unable to attend but have any questions, please … Continue reading →

I had the pleasure of creating a voice thread with a group before break, using the text Shoebag. The children were working on understanding characters through dialogue, actions, etc. Their goal was to express what it was like to find … Continue reading →