By now most of us have read the results of the Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) test with schools’ proficiency scores ranging from single digits to 40thpercentiles. True, there are some outliers in suburban schools with scores in the 70thpercentiles. But, for most kids in urban schools, the low scores reflect the daily struggles students face each day in classrooms. They just … [Read more...]
Elementary School: 2 Key Questions You Should Be Asking
These key questions open the pathway for your child's school success The new school year is underway. Students, teachers and parents have settled back into the regular routine (for the most part). It’s time to check in. Do you know how your child is doing? Do you know how you can best help your child find school success? Ask these 2 simple, key questions to get the answers and results you … [Read more...]
Learn about the stages of literacy development from Michelle Usenia, RITES New Academic Support Tutor
RITES’ Academic Support Tutor, Michelle Usenia, taught Language Arts at the Learning Prep School, a private school for children with learning difficulties and disabilities. She also taught first, third and fifth grades and is an expert supporting children through the literacy stages. Michelle supports children from grades 1-3 at the RITES Learning Center in Pawtucket on Sunday mornings. She shares … [Read more...]