Response to Intervention (RTI) is an educational framework used by many schools to support kids who are struggling. However, most parents are unfamiliar with what RTI is and how it works. Read this month’s blog to learn how RTI differs from special education, how it can help your student succeed, and how RTI can sometimes help qualify students for special education.
IEP meetings can be collaborative or combative, productive or polarizing, and encouraging or infuriating. So what factors can make or break a successful IEP team? Read this month’s blog to learn how parents can promote optimal IEP communication and results for their child.
School shouldn’t feel like a threat—but for many students, it does. Whether it’s the fear of tests, overwhelming environments, or the pressure to fit in, anxiety can hijack a student’s ability to learn.
In this episode of Learning Differently, hosts Lynna Martinez-Khalilian and Mike Wang talk with Dr. Marta Shinn about what school anxiety really looks like, how it disrupts learning, and what can actually help students feel safe and supported again. You’ll walk away with insights that challenge assumptions—and practical tools you can use tomorrow.
