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End-of-Year Review: What Your Dyslexic Child's Progress is Telling You
Parents of students with dyslexia often end the school year feeling both relief and uncertainty. This article explains how to gather and review key school data (grades, testing, IEP progress, work samples) to identify patterns in academic and emotional growth. Looking at the full year helps clarify what is improving, what isn’t, and what supports may need adjustment, guiding informed next steps. The goal is a clearer understanding and better decisions for the year ahead.

Melissa Minnick
Jun 25 min read


How Do I Choose the Right Tutor for My Child with Dyslexia?
Learn how to choose the right tutor for a child with dyslexia, including what to look for, what to avoid, and how to know if support is truly effective.

Melissa Minnick
May 84 min read


3 Things to Consider When Planning a Summer Break For Your Dyslexic Child
Deciding how to plan a fun summer while still helping your dyslexic child reach their reading goals can be tough. This article can help.

Melissa Minnick
May 5, 20234 min read


What is Extended School Year (ESY)?
ESY is NOT summer school. Learn more about what it is and how it can help the special education student you love.

Melissa Minnick
Apr 17, 20233 min read


How to Choose the Right Tutor for Your Dyslexic Child
Learn how to choose a tutor who is both qualified to teach with evidence based instructional methods AND a great fit for your child.

Melissa Minnick
Jun 23, 20216 min read


Covid-19 Recovery Services and ESY: Can They Help Your Child Rebound After the Covid 19 Crisis?
This summer many parents are scrambling to help their child after the Covid 19 global pandemic disrupted education.

Melissa Minnick
May 20, 20216 min read


Taking a Break This Summer...Without Losing Progress
Can you take a break this summer and still make progress towards your child's goals? YES! Lorraine gives tips on how to do both.

Melissa Minnick
Jul 1, 20204 min read
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