In partnership with the Neuroequity Research Collaborative (NERC), today we launched an expanded action guide for the field: Learning and Thinking Differences: A Playbook for Schools, Service Providers & Advocates. Established by Understood.Org, the goal of the collaborative is to advance equitable conditions for neurodivergent people, especially those who are also marginalized based on other aspects of their identity.
While 9 in 10 teachers report they received professional development on learning differences, less than half are trained on specific differences such as ADHD and dyscalculia. Learn more: https://bealearninghero.org/learning-differences-playbook/ via @BeALearningHero
Teachers report a significant gap between meeting the needs of White families vs. families of color and low-income families. New data from @BeALearningHero shines a light on these inequities and opportunities for improving support for students. Learn more: https://bealearninghero.org/learning-differences-playbook/
Educators and parents agree that more concrete information & support is needed for families with children who have learning differences. And, educators say they need help building trust with families. https://bealearninghero.org/learning-differences-playbook/ via @BeALearningHero
Special education teacher LaTanja Spence shares the importance of building family-teacher relationships early to help make conversations around learning differences less challenging. Learn more at https://bealearninghero.org/learning-differences-playbook/ via @BeALearningHero
Principal Meg Freeman highlights simple tips for how administrators can support teachers with students who have learning differences. Learn more: https://bealearninghero.org/learning-differences-playbook/ via @BeALearningHero
.@StudentSuccess Curriculum Catalyst Fellow Jennifer Smith advocates for ongoing teacher professional development to help better support students with learning differences throughout the school year. Learn more: https://bealearninghero.org/learning-differences-playbook/ via @BeALearningHero
While 9 in 10 teachers report they received professional development on learning differences, less than half are trained on specific differences such as ADHD and dyscalculia. Learn more with @learning.heroes' new report.
Teachers report a significant gap between meeting the needs of White families vs. families of color and low-income families. New data from @learning.heroes shines a light on these inequities and opportunities for improving support for students.
Educators and parents agree that more concrete information & support is needed for families with children who have learning differences. And, educators say they need help building trust with families. Learn more with @learning.heroes' new report.
Special education teacher LaTanja Spence shares the importance of building family-teacher relationships early to help make conversations around learning differences less challenging. Via @learning.heroes
Collaborative for Student Success Curriculum Catalyst Fellow Jennifer Smith advocates for ongoing teacher professional development to help better support students with learning differences throughout the school year. Via @learning.heroes
Principal Meg Freeman highlights simple tips for how administrators can support teachers with students who have learning differences. Via @learning.heroes
While 9 in 10 teachers report they received professional development on learning differences, less than half are trained on specific differences such as ADHD and dyscalculia. Learn more: https://bealearninghero.org/learning-differences-playbook/ via @Learning Heroes
Teachers report a significant gap between meeting the needs of White families vs. families of color and low-income families. New data from @Learning Heroes shines a light on these inequities and opportunities for improving support for students. Learn more: https://bealearninghero.org/learning-differences-playbook/
Educators and parents agree that more concrete information & support is needed for families with children who have learning differences. And, educators say they need help building trust with families. https://bealearninghero.org/learning-differences-playbook/ via @Learning Heroes
Special education teacher LaTanja Spence shares the importance of building family-teacher relationships early to help make conversations around learning differences less challenging. Check out some tips to help with those conversations and more at https://bealearninghero.org/learning-differences-playbook/ via @Learning Heroes
Principal Meg Freeman highlights simple tips for how administrators can support teachers with students who have learning differences. Learn more: https://bealearninghero.org/learning-differences-playbook/ via @Learning Heroes
@Collaborative for Student Success Curriculum Catalyst Fellow Jennifer Smith advocates for ongoing teacher professional development to help better support students with learning differences throughout the school year. Learn more: https://bealearninghero.org/learning-differences-playbook/ via @Learning Heroes
You can use this toolkit as part of your Back-to-School outreach to families. The resources are designed to help families Go Beyond Grades and partner with teachers right from the start.
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As we get ready to go #BackToSchool, @bealearninghero has resources to get a clear picture of how your child is doing with grade-level skills.
#GoBeyondGrades for resources & tips on how to partner with teachers to maximize learning at home & in school: https://gobeyondgrades.org/
You don’t have to wait for #BackToSchool night to connect with your child’s new teacher. @bealearninghero created a “Dear Teacher” letter you can use to share your child’s interests, strengths, and where they need more support: https://gobeyondgrades.org/
Find out what your child is expected to learn this year. Try this Readiness Check from @bealearninghero to see how your child is doing with grade-level math and reading skills.
Use the results to help connect with your teacher: https://gobeyondgrades.org/
Grades are only one part of the story. Make a plan to set your child up for success and stay connected with your child’s teacher. Try this simple 3-step planning tool from @bealearninghero for making the most of parent-teacher conferences: https://gobeyondgrades.org/
#GoBeyondGrades
Build the habit of good attendance from the early grades to high school. Regularly attending school increases reading & math skills, and supports positive relationships & mental health.
#GoBeyondGrades to see how @bealearninghero offers tips and guidance: https://gobeyondgrades.org/
If your child struggles in school, you may wonder why & how you can help. 1 in 5 children in the U.S. has a learning & thinking difference like dyslexia and ADHD. We teamed up with @Understoodorg to create a new family guide with supportive resources. https://gobeyondgrades.org/learning-differences/
Families and teachers are a team with a shared goal: student success. When we build trust and a solid game plan, everyone wins. Find resources for how to talk to families about test scores, learning differences and more: https://gobeyondgrades.org/b2s-for-teachers/
As we get ready to go #BackToSchool, @learning.heroes has resources families can use to get a clear picture of how their child is doing with grade-level skills.
#GoBeyondGrades and get resources and tips on how to partner with teachers to maximize learning at home and in school.
You don’t have to wait for #BackToSchool night to connect with your child’s new teacher. You are your child's expert; share what you know!
@learning.heroes created a “Dear Teacher” letter you can use to share your child’s interests, strengths, and where they need more support.
Find out what your child is expected to learn this year. Try this short Readiness Check from @learning.heroes to see how your child is doing with grade-level math and reading skills needed for this year.
Use the results to help connect with your teacher to find out what “grade level” looks like and how you can help at home.
Grades are only one part of the story. Make a plan to set your child up for success and stay connected with your child’s teacher. Try a simple 3-step planning tool from @learning.heroes for making the most of parent-teacher conferences.
#BackToSchool #GoBeyondGrades
Build the habit of good attendance from the early grades through high school. Regularly attending school increases reading and math skills, and supports positive relationships and mental health.
#GoBeyondGrades and see how @learning.heroes offers tips and guidance as you prepare for the new school year.
If your child is struggling in school, you may wonder why and how you can help at home. 1 in 5 children in the U.S. has a learning & thinking difference like dyslexia and ADHD. @learning.heroes teamed up with @Understood.org to create a new family guide with resources, videos and more to help you support your child.
#BackToSchool #GoBeyondGrades
Families and teachers are a team with a shared goal: student success. When we build trust and a solid game plan, everyone wins. Use @learning.heroes' # BackToSchool page as a guide to find resources for talking to families about test scores, learning differences, and more.
@sarahjakesroberts and @tracieinspires share the importance of building relationship and partnership between families and educators. Get tips on how you can #GoBeyondGrades to support your child’s learning journey with @learning.heroes.
As we get ready to go #BackToSchool, @Learning Heroes (US) has resources families can use to get a clear picture of how their child is doing with grade-level skills.
Go beyond grades and get resources and tips on how to partner with teachers to maximize learning at home and in school at https://gobeyondgrades.org/
You don’t have to wait for #BackToSchool night to connect with your child’s new teacher. You are your child's expert; share what you know!
@Learning Heroes (US) created a “Dear Teacher” letter you can use to share your child’s interests, strengths, and where they need more support: https://gobeyondgrades.org/
Find out what your child is expected to learn this year. Try this short Readiness Check from @Learning Heroes (US) to see how your child is doing with grade-level math and reading skills needed for this year.
Use the results to help connect with your teacher to find out what “grade level” looks like and how you can help at home. Learn more: https://gobeyondgrades.org/
Grades are only one part of the story. Make a plan to set your child up for success and stay connected with your child’s teacher. Try this simple 3-step planning tool from @Learning Heroes (US) for making the most of parent-teacher conferences: https://gobeyondgrades.org/
Build the habit of good attendance from the early grades through high school. Regularly attending school increases reading and math skills, and supports positive relationships and mental health.
Go beyond grades and see how @Learning Heroes (US) offers tips and guidance as you prepare for the new school year: https://gobeyondgrades.org/
If your child is struggling in school, you may wonder why and how you can help at home. 1 in 5 children in the U.S. has a learning & thinking difference like dyslexia and ADHD. We teamed up with @Understood.org to create a new family guide with resources, videos and more to help you support your child. https://gobeyondgrades.org/learning-differences
Families and teachers are a team with a shared goal: student success. When we build trust and a solid game plan, everyone wins. Find resources for how to talk to families about test scores, learning differences and more: https://gobeyondgrades.org/b2s-for-teachers/
Prepárate para el #RegresoAClases y utiliza los recursos de @BeALearningHero #RutaAlFuturo para tener una idea clara de cómo les va a tus hijos con las habilidades a nivel de grado. https://gobeyondgrades.org/b2s-es/
No esperes a la noche de orientación del #RegresoAClases para ponerte en contacto con los nuevos maestros. Tú eres quien mejor conoce a tus hijos.
https://gobeyondgrades.org/b2s-es/
@BeALearningHero #RutaAlFuturo
Averigua qué se espera que aprendan tus hijos este año escolar. Haz este breve ChequeoAcadémico de @BeALearningHero #RutaAlFuturo para ver si dominan las habilidades de lectura y matemáticas que necesitan este año. Conoce más: https://gobeyondgrades.org/b2s-es/
@BeALearningHero
Las calificaciones por sí solas no reflejan el aprendizaje real. Planifica para el éxito y colabora con el maestro. Utiliza el plan de acción de 3 pasos de @BeALearningHero #RutaAlFuturo y aprovecha al máximo las reuniones con el maestro: https://gobeyondgrades.org/b2s-es/
Desarrolla el hábito de la buena asistencia escolar desde los primeros años hasta la secundaria. La asistencia regular a la escuela refuerza las habilidades de lectura y matemáticas y favorece las relaciones positivas y la salud mental. https://gobeyondgrades.org/b2s-es/
@BeALearningHero
Prepárate para el #RegresoAClases y utiliza los recursos de @Learning.Heroes #RutaAlFuturo para tener una idea clara de cómo les va a tus hijos con las habilidades a nivel de grado.
Mira más allá de las calificaciones y obtén recursos e ideas para colaborar con el maestro y potenciar el aprendizaje en casa y en la escuela.
No esperes a la noche de orientación del #RegresoAClases para ponerte en contacto con los nuevos maestros. Tú eres quien mejor conoce a tus hijos. ¡Comparte lo que sabes!
Utiliza la “Carta al maestro” creada por @Learning.Heroes #RutaAlFuturo para compartir los intereses y fortalezas de tus hijos y las áreas donde necesitan más apoyo.
Averigua qué se espera que aprendan tus hijos este año escolar. Haz este breve ChequeoAcadémico de @Learning.Heroes #RutaAlFuturo para ver si dominan las habilidades de lectura y matemáticas que necesitan este año.
Utiliza los resultados para preguntarle al maestro sobre las expectativas de aprendizaje a nivel de grado y cómo puedes apoyar a tus hijos en casa.
Las calificaciones por sí solas no reflejan el aprendizaje real. Planifica para el éxito y colabora con el maestro. Utiliza el plan de acción de 3 pasos de @Learning.Heroes #RutaAlFuturo y aprovecha al máximo las reuniones con el maestro.
Desarrolla el hábito de la buena asistencia escolar desde los primeros años hasta la secundaria. La asistencia regular a la escuela refuerza las habilidades de lectura y matemáticas y favorece las relaciones positivas y la salud mental.
Mira más allá de las calificaciones con Go Beyond Grades. Prepárate para el nuevo año escolar con los consejos y la guía de @Learning.Heroes #RutaAlFuturo
Prepárate para el #RegresoAClases y utiliza los recursos de @Learning Heroes (US) #RutaAlFuturo para tener una idea clara de cómo les va a tus hijos con las habilidades a nivel de grado.
Mira más allá de las calificaciones y obtén recursos e ideas para colaborar con el maestro y potenciar el aprendizaje en casa y en la escuela: https://gobeyondgrades.org/b2s-es/
No esperes a la noche de orientación del #RegresoAClases para ponerte en contacto con los nuevos maestros. Tú eres quien mejor conoce a tus hijos. ¡Comparte lo que sabes!
Utiliza la “Carta al maestro” creada por @Learning Heroes (US) #RutaAlFuturo para compartir los intereses y fortalezas de tus hijos y las áreas donde necesitan más apoyo: https://gobeyondgrades.org/b2s-es/
Averigua qué se espera que aprendan tus hijos este año escolar. Haz este breve ChequeoAcadémico de @Learning Heroes (US) #RutaAlFuturo para ver si dominan las habilidades de lectura y matemáticas que necesitan este año.
Utiliza los resultados para preguntarle al maestro sobre las expectativas de aprendizaje a nivel de grado y cómo puedes apoyar a tus hijos en casa. Conoce más: https://gobeyondgrades.org/b2s-es/
Las calificaciones por sí solas no reflejan el aprendizaje real. Planifica para el éxito y colabora con el maestro. Utiliza el plan de acción de 3 pasos de @Learning Heroes (US) #RutaAlFuturo y aprovecha al máximo las reuniones con el maestro: https://gobeyondgrades.org/b2s-es/
Desarrolla el hábito de la buena asistencia escolar desde los primeros años hasta la secundaria. La asistencia regular a la escuela refuerza las habilidades de lectura y matemáticas y favorece las relaciones positivas y la salud mental.
Mira más allá de las calificaciones con Go Beyond Grades. Prepárate para el nuevo año escolar con los consejos y la guía de @Learning Heroes (US) #RutaAlFuturo: https://gobeyondgrades.org/b2s-es/
Helping Crack the Code: A Playbook for Educators, Service Providers, & Advocates was designed to help communicate w/ families about how to support their child when they suspect or learn that they have a learning difference: https://bit.ly/parent-journey via @BeALearningHero
Anxiety and/or depression among children with learning differences are common. How can we collectively address this issue? Learn more: https://bit.ly/parent-journey via @BeALearningHero #CrackTheCode
According to our latest survey, families of children who have been diagnosed with a learning difference are more likely to rate their school higher. Learn more: https://bit.ly/parent-journey via @BeALearningHero #CrackTheCode
What are the top three concerns for parents of children with learning differences? Learn more: https://bit.ly/parent-journey via @BeALearningHero #CrackTheCode
Pediatricians rank #1 as the most trusted source of information for parents about their child’s learning difference. Learn more: https://bit.ly/parent-journey via @BeALearningHero #CrackTheCode
Families of children with learning differences report access to supports like parent guides and training programs would be helpful to them at home. Learn more: https://bit.ly/parent-journey via @BeALearningHero #CrackTheCode
Susan Reynolds shares why it’s important for parents to get their child a diagnosis if they suspect they have a learning difference. Learn more: https://bit.ly/parent-journey via @BeALearningHero #CrackTheCode
Onia Wallace gives parents who have a child with a learning difference advice, “It’s OK!” Learn more: https://bit.ly/parent-journey via @BeALearningHero #CrackTheCode
“Ask questions! Don’t assume that your school is going to provide all of the information or clarification that you’ll need.” - Marisela Murray. Find out what you can do to advocate for your child: https://bit.ly/parent-journey via @BeALearningHero #CrackTheCode
There are many barriers families face when navigating education systems w/ a child who has a learning difference. But w/ support, parents like Lizeth, can help their child reach their full potential. Learn more: https://bit.ly/parent-journey via @BeALearningHero #CrackTheCode
Jeannie Humphrey shares how she overcame the stigma surrounding getting her son Jessie’s diagnosis for his learning difference. Learn more: https://bit.ly/parent-journey via @BeALearningHero #CrackTheCode
Helping Crack the Code: A Playbook for Educators, Service Providers, & Advocates was designed to help communicate w/ families about how to support their child when they suspect or learn that they have a learning difference: https://bit.ly/parent-journey via @Learning Heroes
Anxiety and/or depression among children with learning differences are common. How can we collectively address this issue? Learn more: https://bit.ly/parent-journey via @Learning Heroes #CrackTheCode
Susan Reynolds shares why it’s important for parents to get their child a diagnosis if they suspect they have a learning difference. Learn more: https://bit.ly/parent-journey via @Learning Heroes #CrackTheCode