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,...
by aspire | Oct 14, 2013 | Homework, learning difficulties/differences, RITES Programs, study skills, study skills curriculum, Uncategorized
Today’s students are spending more time on homework than they did 30 years ago, according to available surveys. But are they reaping the benefits? American students still lag behind their international peers, ranking 17th in reading, 23rd in science, and 31st in math...
by aspire | Dec 19, 2012 | dyslexia, learning difficulties/differences, Reading skills, Uncategorized
Did you know that 17-20% of children have difficulty reading? Recent research from the National Reading Panel has shown that with most children this difficulty is not due to lack of intelligence or desire to learn. The problem often lies in a child’s...
