Family Education & Support

 

Resources, support, and education for families is available

in many forms at Lee Pesky Learning Center. These services are provided to the families of the students with whom we

work at the Center because we recognize the success of our students is enhanced by family support. 

 

  

  

Coffee Break for Mom

 

Tips, Tools,

and Timesavers

 

 

      Parents are the first and most important teachers for their child.

 

Bring a Book Along!

and Other Ways to

Keep Kids Reading This Summer

 

Learning does not have to stop when summer vacation starts. Encourage your child to establish a learning routine, take turns reading aloud with them, and ask questions to encourage higher order thinking skills.

 

Summer is a great time to sign up for a library card. Check your local library for guest readers and activities your kids would enjoy. For more summer reading fun ideas click here.

For 25 Fun Ways to Encourage Reading go to: www.schwablearning.org/25funways

     

 

Individual and family supportive counseling is available by appointment. Call Lori Sirs, LMSW at 

208-577-1106. Concerns that can be addressed include:

  • understanding student learning profiles

  • implementation of recommendations

  • parenting concerns

  • building self-esteem

  • enhancing self-advocacy

  • managing anxiety around educational issues

These services are billable to insurance companies as appropriate.

 

 

Financial aid for services is available for individuals and families qualifying for assistance.

 

 

RESOURCES

 

Strategies to help students find success

www.readingrockets.org/shows/watch#cha

 

www.additudemag.com

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NEW - Summer camps and educational opportunities for children with ADHD and other learning disabilities.

 

Strategies to Help Kids Struggling with Reading

www.readingrockets.org/helping

 

 

What you should know about learning disabilities.

 

All Kinds of Minds is a non-profit institute dedicated to understanding differences in learning. The Institute offers professional development for K-12 educators and customized learning plans to help families understand why a student is struggling in school.  Visit www.allkindsofminds.org for more information and resources, including a free online Parent Toolkit.

 

Learning to Relate to Others. Developing social abilities is an often overlooked yet important contributor to a child's well being. Visit All Kinds of Minds online LearningBase to find out more about the way children learn to communicate with one another. http://www.allkindsofminds.org/learningbasecategory.aspx?categoryid=9

 

 

 

 

 

"Learning Links" highlights a topic related to learning disabilities and resources. Click on the link for more information.

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