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Smart ways to help students gain confidence in learning

4/22/2019

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(BPT) - Building the confidence to try, experiment and keep going even when things get hard is a critical part of the educational process. Confidence comes more naturally to some students than others, yet new research shows that confidence levels today impact learning outcomes for students.
Three-quarters of teachers say anxiety and lack of confidence hinder learning among their students, according to the Confidence in Learning Poll conducted by Harris Insights and Analytics on behalf of LEGO Education. Two-thirds of parents agree their children are not more confident than their peers or themselves at that age.
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This is impacting students' education in many ways, particularly in the important STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics). The poll found fewer than one in five students is “very confident” when it comes to learning STEAM, while only one in three teachers says their students are more confident in STEAM subjects compared to five years ago.
As we think about preparing students for the future workforce, 65% of children entering primary school today will ultimately end up working in new jobs that don't yet exist, according to the World Economic Forum. This makes confidence in STEAM especially important as we prepare kids for unknown needs.


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What's happening next?

4/22/2019

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Special Education Evaluation
After you’ve made your request and signed a consent form, the clock begins to tick for the school to complete the assessments as part of that request. The process cannot effectively move forward.

​The entire team, which includes you the Parents, teachers, specialists, like the speech and language pathologist and occupational therapist and guidance counselors will use the information gained to identify your child’s strengths, weaknesses and progress.


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Denied! Now What?

4/19/2019

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You've requested an evaluation, but it was denied and you aren't sure of the next steps. 
We've outlined what you should do next in the infographic below. 

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Early Signs of Dyslexia

4/16/2019

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If you have noticed that your child is struggling, event at the preschool level, don't ignore it. As early as preschool, the signs of dyslexia can be present. 

Preschoolers or Kindergarten age children with dyslexia may:
  • Have trouble learning nursery rhymes.
  • Show difficulty learning the alphabet.
  • Mispronounce familiar words.
  • Have trouble recognizing rhyming patterns.
  • Have a family history of dyslexia.

Many times, school encourage the wait and see method, their a boy/girl, the need time to mature, things just haven't clicked. These are all stall tactics and are a waste of your son's or daughters precious time. The earlier you find out what is happening the better off your child will be in the long run. 


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