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School leaders often know that educators need additional support, but choosing the right kind of support is not always simple. Should the district schedule a workshop? Bring in a presenter?
If your child is being evaluated for special education services or already has an IEP, you may be invited to a Committee on Special Education meeting, often called a CSE
When Should a School District Bring In an Outside Education Consultant? School district leaders solve complex problems every day. In many situations, the people already working inside the district have
When Is an Assistive Technology Evaluation for Students Helpful? When a student is struggling to read, write, communicate, organize schoolwork, access information, or participate independently, families and educators may begin
When Should You Request a Special Education Evaluation in New York? When a child is struggling in school, it can be difficult for parents to know what to do next.
Special Education Support for School Districts: 6 Ways to Strengthen Student Services Providing effective special education support for school districts requires more than choosing the right program or intervention. Students
At this point in time, data analysis plays a vital role in education, which has many parents and educators alike asking: can this emphasis on data collection coexist with the
At the heart of Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) is the understanding that data should drive decision-making in education. Implementing interventions without assessing their effectiveness
As the new school year begins, teachers might find themselves at a bit of a crossroads, balancing excitement with anticipation – and sometimes a bit of anxiety. Preparing for back-to-school
We know how important it is to you that your children are well-rounded, creative, and emotionally resilient. One extremely useful and often overlooked tool in this journey is unstructured play.
We’re thrilled to announce that Da Vinci Collaborative is featured in the August issue of Education Insider Magazine! The article, “A Scientific Approach to Educational Problem-Solving,” spotlights our evidence-based, human-centered
In 2023, the Department of Education released a report exploring the future of AI in teaching and learning. In the report, they address concerns around incorporating AI into education as well as ways that AI can be beneficial to both educators and students. A key takeaway is that acting now to understand and utilize AI in the classroom is crucial to staying ahead of technological developments.
In today’s world, misinformation spreads just as quickly as legitimate facts—sometimes even faster. When that misinformation concerns children’s health and education, the consequences can be severe. False claims about vaccines,
Anxiety is a common challenge that many children face, with studies showing that approximately 15-20% of children will experience anxiety disorders at some point during their childhood. At the same
Celebrating Women in Education March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the groundbreaking contributions of women in education and their lasting impact on shaping the way we learn
What is Executive Function? Executive function refers to the brain’s ability to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Challenges with executive function are common in ADHD, making everyday tasks, like schoolwork,
Dyslexia: A Lifelong Condition Dyslexia is often seen as a condition that mainly affects children, since reading and writing skills are developed during this stage of life. However, it is
Back to school can be stressful on parents. Getting kids back on a morning school schedule after a full summer of sleeping in? Those first few mornings land somewhere between
We’re here to help you to the fall finish line with resourceful, skill-building, confidence-boosting practices We’re in the home stretch of summer — aka, the educational offseason. (Moreso on the
There is an ongoing, ageless debate surrounding the differences between extroverts and introverts. You’ve probably read endless articles discussing these key differences and offering insight into how an introvert thinks
Keeping students engaged in the classroom is essential to their personal and academic development. It’s also what makes or breaks the success of your lessons, and no teacher likes to
Starting a new job or career is always a daunting experience, so stressing out about the first day of work is part of the process. But if you’re just starting
The arrival of the new year brings with it much-needed change for New York State’s education system. In a bold and highly anticipated move, Governor Hochul announced plans to revitalize
Language acquisition is a magical journey, one that shapes the very essence of human communication. This journey begins in our early years, when we want to make ourselves heard through
Collaborative teaching, known as co-teaching, creates a cohesive classroom environment and significantly improves the educational process. Collaborating teachers not only cultivate strong bonds, but elevate morale, positively impacting student performance—a
As educators aim to enhance learning outcomes and help both general education and special education students reach their full potential through innovative educational techniques, the spotlight is on evidence-based instruction.
When it comes to knowledge acquisition and processing, sight words play a vital role in helping children learn how to read and become fluent. Sight words can shape the foundation
MTSS, or a Multi-Tiered System of Supports, is an increasingly popular framework that provides targeted, comprehensive, explicit, and systematic support to students, to improve their academic performance. It’s a proactive
Despite advancements in technology and education, more and more children and adults are struggling with reading fluency across the globe. Fluency is often a neglected skill, but one that can
Everyone is familiar by now with dyslexia, ADHD, or autism disorder, as these learning disabilities are quite common in the U.S. But there is another common affliction that children and
One of the main pillars of reading, comprehension represents the ability to understand, process, and interpret written text with ease. Although it sounds easy enough, the act of comprehension actually
When it comes to the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy principles, you’ll notice there’s a lot of emphasis on the importance of direct, explicit, and systematic instruction to help
Reading fluency is one of the pillars of Structured Literacy and the Science of Reading, and a critical component when it comes to teaching reading to struggling students. Along with
More and more schools across the country are implementing Science of Reading concepts into their curriculum, in an effort to better serve the needs of students struggling with reading and
The harsh reality is that there are a lot of children across the country struggling with things like math, reading, science, or dealing with increasingly prevalent issues like anxiety or
The Science of Reading is on everybody’s lips nowadays, as schools across New York State are gearing up to embrace its principles and incorporate Structured Literacy into their curriculums. The
When it comes to teaching children how to read, fluency is the ultimate goal, and that’s what teachers, tutors, and parents are working towards achieving. But exactly is reading fluency,
While research shows that learning how to speak is an innate process, learning how to read, unfortunately, is not. The sad reality is that many people across the country can’t
Being a prolific reader is often an underrated skill, but we know that it’s actually a critical skill that can have a massive impact on someone’s personal and professional development
Teaching reading to special education students in your classroom requires a different approach than teaching reading to general education students. Special education children often have learning disabilities or cognitive, behavioral,
