By differentiating between undiagnosed learning disabilities and typical post-pandemic school struggles, this article seeks to answer the question: why have some children easily bounced back from educational interruptions caused by COVID-19, while others are still significantly struggling in the post-pandemic classroom.
The Joy School recently participated in the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness 5K, raising $2,905.16 for breast cancer research while fostering a sense of community and achievement among students, parents, and staff, and additionally securing first place in step counting with the Susan G. Komen app.
While not directly impacting academic skills, ADHD's effect on attention and executive functioning skills can significantly influence a child's learning and behavior, necessitating tailored support and strategies such as building self-awareness and executive functioning skills, plus providing necessary tools and structures in educational environments.
The most powerful moment of Michele Kemper's presentation was when she reminded us that the more we learn, the less we know, and while there may be no cure for dyslexia, we can continue to offer our families all kinds of hope.
Join us in raising awareness for Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, focusing on Dyscalculia, a specific learning disability affecting mathematical comprehension and reasoning.
Rob Wise, our Director of Enrollment Management, and Andrea Dorr, our Transition Coordinator presented at the Enrollment Management Association Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, answering the important question: What do admissions offices need to know about learning differences?
Introducing our new house system! The four houses, each named after significant figures in our history, aim to foster unity, mentorship, and personal development, creating a supportive environment where students establish lifelong relationships.