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Neurodiversity: it’s all of us
The topic of neurodiversity – which applies to all of us – has become an everyday discussion in our world. To me and Faya, it feels like there’s more awareness and acceptance than ever, and even so this topic still needs more attention. Neurodivergence: A Possible “Superpower” That no two ... Read More
Short-Term Tutoring and Targeted Skill Building
Short-term tutoring is intended to build specific skills and ultimately lead to improved effectiveness and independence. The effort scope — frequency, duration and total instructional time — is driven by a family’s specific goals and benchmarking data. At My Learning Springboard, our approach to short-term tutoring is quite different. We ... Read More
Navigating Test-Optional Policies
Over the last several school years, we've seen an increase in the number of colleges and independent schools adopting test-optional policies. Moreover, some schools adopted a test-blind policy, which is different from a test-optional policy. The intention is good, but the practical navigation is complicated and often more stressful because ... Read More
Preparing For An Evaluation IEP Meeting
You’ve been worried for some time and suspect that something more might be getting in the way of your child’s classroom achievement and interest in school. You’ve talked informally with teachers over the years and perhaps provided some extra support at home, but it’s still not enough. You finally decided ... Read More
Start Your College Essays Early
The process of applying to colleges is an arduous one. Standardized tests, campus visits, alumni interviews, and navigating the complexities of Naviance and SCIOR all add up to hours of work, on top of the time students must spend actually doing their schoolwork. The biggest task, however, is writing the ... Read More
