by aspire | Feb 28, 2019 | ADHD, Education, eighth grade, exams, Executive function, finals, Grades, high school, high school students, learning difficulties/differences, Math, organization, organizational challenges, RITES Programs, School stress, seventh grade, sixth grade, study skills, study skills curriculum, Summer Programs RI, Test-taking, Time Management, trouble with high school math, Uncategorized
Difficulty with Studying and Organizing? Students who have not developed necessary study skills are at a disadvantage in the classroom and as future employees. Developing effective study skills is essential to becoming an independent learner, who can function well in...
by aspire | Feb 28, 2019 | dyslexia, Education, eighth grade, Elementary school, ESY, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, Grades, high school students, learning difficulties/differences, Reading, Reading & Writing, Reading skills, reluctant readers, Rhode Island Tutors, RITES Programs, second grade, seventh grade, sixth grade, struggling readers, summer, Summer Programs RI, summer reading, third grade, Uncategorized
Learning to read and understanding what is being read are common problems for many students. It is common for struggling readers to also have difficulties with writing and spelling in addition to reading difficulties. Poor reading skills can be the cause of low...
by aspire | Oct 31, 2018 | Achievements, Education, help for home, help with school, Parents, Reading, Reading & Writing, Reading skills, reluctant readers, Uncategorized
How Do I Help My Child Improve Reading Skills? “How can I help my child in school?” is a common question asked by parents. Over the years, I have come up with several ways that a parent can support their child’s learning without becoming part of...
by aspire | Oct 24, 2018 | Education, Executive function, Executive functioning, Executive functions, Help, help for home, organization, organizational challenges, Time Management, Uncategorized
Minimize the Stress at the Start of the School Day For many families, getting out the door each morning is often a struggle. In these moments, it is clear why time management is important. In particular, for families with ADHD, school mornings can feel like a...
by aspire | Oct 15, 2018 | Academic support tutor, Education, Help, help with school, Parents, Teacher Conference, Teacher Conferences, Uncategorized
Parent/Teacher Conferences are held several times a year to help parents, teachers and children share information that will lead to a successful school year, academically, socially and psychologically. As a parent, teacher, and administrator, I have found that...
by aspire | Oct 4, 2018 | Achievements, anxiety, anxiety, Better grades, Education, Elementary school, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, Grades, Grades, Help, help with school, Homework, learning difficulties/differences, organization, Parents, Primary school, Programs, RITES, RITES Programs, School stress, second grade, struggling, third grade, Uncategorized
These key questions open the pathway for your child’s school success The new school year is underway. Students, teachers and parents have settled back into the regular routine (for the most part). It’s time to check in. Do you know how your child is doing? Do...
