by aspire | Oct 20, 2015 | Education, learning difficulties/differences, RITES, RITES Programs, study skills, Summer Programs, Summer Programs RI, Tutoring, Uncategorized
RITES Learning Specialist and Home-school Coordinator Debra Nassau, M.A., reflects on the unique rewards of working with home-schooled students.When we become educators, we do so for various reasons, but a common thread throughout is undoubtedly the desire to make a...
by aspire | May 7, 2015 | dyslexia, Education, learning difficulties/differences, Math, Programs, Reading & Writing, Reading & Writing, Reading skills, RITES, RITES Programs, study skills, Summer Programs, Summer Programs RI, Tutoring, Uncategorized, Writing skills
The Insiders Guide to Education A RITES blog by Learning Specialist and Education Advocate Saskia Nilsen, MSE Your Summer Action Plan Part 5: One-to-One Tutoring When to consider a One-to-One Tutor Suppose you are the kind of parent who has to dig the skill books out...
by aspire | Apr 17, 2015 | Creative writing workshops, dyslexia, Education, learning difficulties/differences, Math, Programs, Reading & Writing, Reading & Writing, Reading skills, RITES, RITES Programs, study skills, Summer Programs, Summer Programs RI, Test-taking, Tutoring, Uncategorized, Writing skills
The Insiders Guide to Education A RITES blog by Learning Specialist and Education Advocate Saskia Nilsen, MSE Your Summer Action Plan Part 4: Educational Summer Camps for Fun and Learning There are tons of great camps in the area designed to get your child active and...
by aspire | Oct 24, 2014 | dyslexia, Education, learning difficulties/differences, Reading & Writing, Reading skills, RITES, RITES Programs, Uncategorized
October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month, a great time to revisit how we define and address dyslexia in our culture and community. As defined by The International Dyslexia Association, “dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It...
by aspire | Jun 12, 2014 | Education, learning difficulties/differences, RITES Programs, study skills, Tutoring, Uncategorized
Math is an area where many students fall behind, and parents often struggle to decide if extra help is necessary. Grades are one easy way to tell if your child is falling behind. If your child’s grades suddenly drop, this is a clear indication that there is a...
by aspire | Jan 20, 2014 | Education, learning difficulties/differences, Uncategorized
Is Your Child’s IEP Meeting Its Potential?We are halfway into the academic year. Now is the time to dig out your child’s IEP and review progress. Consider the following criteria to see if a meeting needs to be held. If you believe your child’s IEP should be reviewed,...
