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Is My Stepdaughter's Homeschooling on Target?The issue here is not verifying if your stepdaughter is on-target with her public-schooled peers, but rather understanding both the homeschool philosophy and how children learn.School and Learning
Are There Homeschooling Groups?Homeschooling is usually done by a parent or guardian. Additional classes, activities, or group learning experiences may supplement a child's basic course of study.School and Learning
Sports Participation for HomeschoolersAccording to <I>The Homeschooling Book of Answers</I> by Linda Dobson, 24 states allow homeschoolers to participate in interscholastic sports (one school competing against another school).School and Learning
Talent Search Programs at UniversitiesThe talent search programs identify highly gifted students. Middle-schoolers take the SAT or ACT as an out-of-level screening device.Kids
Gifted Child Can't Make FriendsA gifted child's age may matter less than her interests and preferred activities. Look for appropriate groups outside of school.Kids
Gifted, Slow, and DisorganizedMany gifted-and-talented children have trouble with time management, organization, studying, or prioritizing projects.School and Learning
Dyslexia and GiftednessWhen children are identified as both gifted and dyslexic, it is appropriate to provide services in both areas.Kids
Is it LD or ADHD?These two conditions often co-exist, and only a thorough evaluation can sort things out.Kids
Helping a Child with Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)There are a number of things to keep in mind when helping a child with CAPD cope with the demands of schoolwork.Kids
Ritalin and the Rebound EffectWhen some kids come off of their Ritalin doses, they experience a "rebound" effect.Kids
Special Ed. Services Lost After Move to New StateGet advice on how to take action if your child loses special-education services after moving to a new state.Kids
Career and College Decisions for LD StudentPlanning transitions to college or career must be a collaborative process.School and Learning
LD ScholarshipsA mother seeks information about LD/ADD scholarships for a son about to enter college.School and Learning
Classes on 504 PlansA mother asks how to find classes on 504 Plans in the Solano, Sacramento county areas of California.Kids
ADHD and Battles with TeacherLearn what an expert advises when a first-grader with ADHD is not getting support from his teacher.Kids
Signs of Disability in KindergartenersLearn about an excellent resource for information about how to identify kids with possible learning problems.
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