Difficulty with Studying and Organizing? Students who have not developed necessary study skills are at a disadvantage in the classroom and as future employees. Effective study skills are essential to becoming an independent learner, who can function well in both academic and workplace settings. This, in turn, can reduce stress and anxiety, leading to lifelong success. Interestingly, many … [Read more...]
Middle School Study Skills and Test Prep Secrets from RITES
RITES Proven Study Skills Approach = Better Grades and Improved Test Scores Why Do Middle School Study Skills Matter? Good organization and study skills impact not just academic performance, but employment prospects and job success down the road. Someone who already knows how to break a project down into manageable steps and complete them on time is naturally ahead of the game, compared to … [Read more...]
Study Skills for Lifelong Success
Difficulty with Studying and Organizing? Students who have not developed necessary study skills are at a disadvantage in the classroom and as future employees. Developing effective study skills is essential to becoming an independent learner, who can function well in both academic and workplace settings. Today's jam-packed school curricula don't teach study and organizational skills. Thus, … [Read more...]
Is Getting Out the Door in the Morning a Struggle?
Minimize the Stress at the Start of the School Day For many families, getting out the door each morning is often a struggle. In these moments, it is clear why time management is important. In particular, for families with ADHD, school mornings can feel like a nightmare: “Where is your backpack?” “Why didn’t you brush your teeth?” “Don’t you have gym today?” “Why didn’t you pack your … [Read more...]
What Every 504 Plan Needs to Include – Top 5 Accommodations for ADHD Every Plan Should Have
This first part of the series on "What every 504 plan needs to include" addresses ADHD accommodations. The following parts will focus on anxiety and Dyslexia. In this three-part series, we have included a quick reference for the top 504 accommodations for students with anxiety, ADHD or Dyslexia. A strong 504 can make all the difference in reducing anxiety for kids and parents … [Read more...]