Differentiation
Students learn in different ways and there are times where you will encounter a student that has the potential to learn however, they are not learning in the manner that you are teaching.
The article found above will give you some insightful information on how you can differentiate what you are teaching to meet the needs of your students. This article is meant for anyone who needs to teach or instruct individuals.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at mailto:christine@learningridge.com.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Handwriting Instruction in the United States (and in Georgia)
For many of us that grew up in the time before computers, there was a strong push towards the instruction of handwriting in schools. We were given assignments everyday beginning in Kindergarten on how to form your letters and write legibly. In the third grade I remember the excitement that I had in knowing that we would finally learn cursive - a mysterious script that only adults knew how to transcribe. Unfortunately, students in schools do not have the same sentiment in regards to handwriting as it is slowly escaping the halls of elementary academia.
In an effort to compete with the rest of the world, the academics of our nation have come together to create what is known as the Common Core Standards. These are standards of basic competencies that each student graduating from any school in the United States should know. They cover basic and more complex concepts in the major subjects of math and reading. One thing that is missing from the Common Core is: handwriting. Unfortunately, when I looked into some of the research that went into this study, I found that Georgia is one of the states to omit handwriting as mandatory curriculum for it's students.
Handwriting
Handwriting
Perhaps I am a little old fashioned, but there was nothing better than reading a handwritten letter from my parents or grandparents growing up. There is a certain nostalgia as you see the words that were flowing through their mind and then transferred onto paper form. Handwriting (in other cultures) is also a sign of education and class. I remember my father insisting that I practice my handwriting and to always make sure that it was written not only legibly, but ladylike. It was an emphasis on sophistication and reputation. My handwriting proceeds me in certain situations.
I write this article to share my opinion about the importance of written script. I am still old fashioned in how I jot down notes and am always complimented at how "nice" my writing is. If you have some extra time, please help your student learn how to write the old fashioned way - by using a pencil and paper.
Christine Javier is trained in the Handwriting Without Tears Curriculum and provides handwriting support to struggling students. If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Christine Javier is trained in the Handwriting Without Tears Curriculum and provides handwriting support to struggling students. If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Helping Children With Autism
Helping Children With Autism
Students with autism need a great deal of support in our communities. If you work with a child that has autism, please click on the link above that will provide you with more resources that can help you!
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.christinejavier.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Students with autism need a great deal of support in our communities. If you work with a child that has autism, please click on the link above that will provide you with more resources that can help you!
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.christinejavier.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Mind Mapping For Creativity
Mind Mapping
If you need some information on how to access your creative side, use mindmapping. It will help you in organizing information that you will need to access at a later point in time. I have personally used it in my everyday planning and find it to be very effective.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.christinejavier.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
If you need some information on how to access your creative side, use mindmapping. It will help you in organizing information that you will need to access at a later point in time. I have personally used it in my everyday planning and find it to be very effective.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.christinejavier.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
How Do We Create A Culture of High Expectations
High Expectations
As we review the community feedback about our education standards, it is very important to see what we can do to be a nation of high achievers. As a nation with an abundant amount of resources, I hope that we can use this wealth of knowledge to distribute to all students who wish to have it. Feel free to peruse through this article to see what we can do to help make this nation better for our children.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.christinejavier.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
As we review the community feedback about our education standards, it is very important to see what we can do to be a nation of high achievers. As a nation with an abundant amount of resources, I hope that we can use this wealth of knowledge to distribute to all students who wish to have it. Feel free to peruse through this article to see what we can do to help make this nation better for our children.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.christinejavier.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Alternate Assessments
Alternate Assessments
In education, we have students from a myriad of backgrounds and achievement levels. One of the important focal points that public education is pushing is the inclusion model in which students of all exceptionalities are in the classroom.
As some students fall into different categories that may need more support and strategies, it may be necessary to find different evaluation techniquest to help those students. The article listed above highlights some of these assessments and may provide some clarity.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.christinejavier.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
In education, we have students from a myriad of backgrounds and achievement levels. One of the important focal points that public education is pushing is the inclusion model in which students of all exceptionalities are in the classroom.
As some students fall into different categories that may need more support and strategies, it may be necessary to find different evaluation techniquest to help those students. The article listed above highlights some of these assessments and may provide some clarity.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.christinejavier.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Drop Out Prevention
Drop Out Prevention
As a Middle School Educator, there was always some concern that fellow teachers would have in the success of our students. In Georgia, the dropout rate can be anywhere from 10% to 50% in any given high school. The issue was placed on a higher level of attention when former Governor Sonny Purdue mandated that schools have High School Graduation Coaches.
Above you will find an artivle about Drop Out Prevention. There are many things that we can do as a community to prevent this from occuring. Please feel free to share any comments that you have on this post.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.christinejavier.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
As a Middle School Educator, there was always some concern that fellow teachers would have in the success of our students. In Georgia, the dropout rate can be anywhere from 10% to 50% in any given high school. The issue was placed on a higher level of attention when former Governor Sonny Purdue mandated that schools have High School Graduation Coaches.
Above you will find an artivle about Drop Out Prevention. There are many things that we can do as a community to prevent this from occuring. Please feel free to share any comments that you have on this post.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.christinejavier.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Skilled Dialogue
Skilled Dialogue
Is your child eight years old and you still talk to them using "Baby-ease"? You may want to start using more adult language around your child so that they will have adequate communication skills. Click on the link above to find out more about how to communicate with your student.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.christinejavier.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Is your child eight years old and you still talk to them using "Baby-ease"? You may want to start using more adult language around your child so that they will have adequate communication skills. Click on the link above to find out more about how to communicate with your student.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.christinejavier.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Signs of Autism
Signs of Autism
One of the websites that I frequently visit is Autism speaks. Many of the students that I interact with have Autism and the more that I am able to understand them, the more that I think I can reach out to them.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.christinejavier.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
One of the websites that I frequently visit is Autism speaks. Many of the students that I interact with have Autism and the more that I am able to understand them, the more that I think I can reach out to them.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.christinejavier.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Sensory Friendly Films for This Saturday!
Sensory Friendly Films For This Weekend!
Hi everyone! AMC and Autism Speaks will be presenting Smurfs on August 6 (Saturday) at a theater near you!
For more information, click on the link I have provided above!
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at mailto:christine@learningridge.com.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Hi everyone! AMC and Autism Speaks will be presenting Smurfs on August 6 (Saturday) at a theater near you!
For more information, click on the link I have provided above!
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at mailto:christine@learningridge.com.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Bully Pushes Back
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/bullied-boy-speaks-cyber-bullying-violence-children-schools-parents-teachers-increasing-problem-13178489
After watching this video, it really makes me question why the parents of the bully would condone the behavior.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
After watching this video, it really makes me question why the parents of the bully would condone the behavior.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Quiz on Educational Equity
Quiz on Educational Equity
After taking this quiz - it will expose you to what you really thought that you knew but did not.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
After taking this quiz - it will expose you to what you really thought that you knew but did not.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Evaluations.....
Your Child's Evaluation
Are you confused by your child's evaluation? Many parents who have undergone this process would say, "yes". Unless you have had an extensive amount of knowledge in the field of psychometrics, statistics and psychology - it is very difficult to find this information accessible. In order to determine how you can understand what is written about your child, it is very important to have working knowledge of what those assessments measure. If you need additional assistance with reading this information, please feel free to contact me.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Are you confused by your child's evaluation? Many parents who have undergone this process would say, "yes". Unless you have had an extensive amount of knowledge in the field of psychometrics, statistics and psychology - it is very difficult to find this information accessible. In order to determine how you can understand what is written about your child, it is very important to have working knowledge of what those assessments measure. If you need additional assistance with reading this information, please feel free to contact me.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
1 in 5 teens may have hearing loss....
As an educator for middle schoolers, I have always wondered why students had such a difficult time following directions. I asked myself, are they really trying to ignore me, or are they having a hard time hearing what I have to say?After reading this article, I was a little shocked to see what the findings were. If you have any doubts about how well your student is listening (even if you have asked them to do their homework or clean up after themselves ten times) please consult with a doctor.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
How To Differentiate
How To Differentiate
For some teachers, differentiation is a difficult task to execute in the classroom. The article link above describes some very basic ways to differentiate in your classroom. Regardless of who is in your classroom, there are some students that may need to have information presented differently than how you think they should have it presented.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com//. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
For some teachers, differentiation is a difficult task to execute in the classroom. The article link above describes some very basic ways to differentiate in your classroom. Regardless of who is in your classroom, there are some students that may need to have information presented differently than how you think they should have it presented.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com//. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
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