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How to Choose the Right Dyslexia Specialist for Your Child
September and October are peak referral seasons. As the school year ramps up, concerned parents frequently…
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Dyslexia Awareness: Why Simulations Matter for Advocacy
Raising Dyslexia Awareness This October October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. To honor this, I am hosting…
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Navigating Parent-Teacher Conferences for Struggling Readers
Preparing for a parent-teacher conference for a struggling reader can feel incredibly stressful for families. Indeed,…
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Effective Strategies for Student Study Teams and Parent Meetings
One of our most critical responsibilities as reading specialists is attending Student Study Team (SST) and…
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Unlocking Literacy: Understanding and Supporting Working Memory in Reading Instruction
Writing about working memory has been on my to-do list for a long time. In my…
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Transforming Spelling Homework for Better Learning
Problem Number One: The Tradition of Rote Memorization Weekly spelling homework is a tradition, and that…
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Reading at Home: Science-Backed Reading Tips for Parents at Home
Countless parents have been told through report card comments and parent-teacher conferences to “have your child…
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Effective Homework Tips for Parents of Dyslexic Students
Back-to-school season is almost here, bringing a familiar homework dread for parents looking for ways to…
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You Passed the KPEERI Exam! Don’t Throw Away Your Study Notes
You passed the KPEERI Exam! Congratulations! While it might be tempting to toss out all of…
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Essential Tips to Overcome KPEERI Exam Anxiety
Are you preparing to take the KPEERI exam? Are you nervous about the big day? I…
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Effective Strategies for Teaching Consonant Blends
Year after year, consonant blends pose a significant challenge for my beginning readers. For this reason,…
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Stop the Summer Slide: 3 Free Tips for Encouraging Reading
Parents often worry about the “summer slide,” a loss of learning during vacation. Supporting reading doesn’t…