Building Perspectives
Exceptional education (EE) can be an academic lifeline for students with unique learning needs. From gifted and talented enrichment to special education services, EE encompasses the supports that many students need to reach their full potential.
Yet navigating the world of exceptional education—with its complex terminology, assessments and services—can be challenging for families. This is especially true for families who do not speak English and are unfamiliar with U.S. school systems.
Teacher Spotlight: How TalkingPoints Facilitates Family Engagement and Student Success During Distance Learning
Meet Jennifer Jennifer McGraner is a junior high English Learner teacher in Pickerington School District in Pickerington, Ohio. Pickerington Schools is a diverse district with over 500 ELs speaking more […]
Engaging Families Across Languages During Remote Learning: Translating Challenges Into Success at Academy of World Languages (AWL)
Across the country, families and educators alike faced an abrupt and challenging transition to remote learning this past school year. The staff at Academy of World Languages (AWL), a magnet […]
The Threat of Summer Slide–and Teacher Tips on Helping Families Prevent It
Summer break can be a time of fun and relaxation for students, families and teachers. But it can also undo months of learning and academic achievement, and leave students behind at the beginning of the new school year.
Family engagement 2020: Silver linings and lessons learned
Much has been written about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on education. Stay-at-home orders and the shift to distance learning exposed and exacerbated existing inequities, challenged already overworked teachers […]
How to end the school year on a high note- and help prepare students & families for summer
Class parties. Award ceremonies. Graduation and more. We know that your students and families look forward to these traditions at the end of each school year, as a way to […]
Supporting high need students and families with distance learning
All families are struggling to adapt to the “new normal” of remote learning. This is especially true for families of students with learning differences. Many have been deprived of the […]