Gifted in Illinois has changed! In August 2017, the state of Illinois signed the School Report Card Act and the Accelerated Placement Act into law, mandating school district policies and procedures regarding gifted students and acceleration. Both of these went into...
A Note to Parents Following Selective Test Results: Did your child’s gifted test or NWEA MAP scores surprise you? Whether your child received the selective enrollment test results you were hoping for or not, it’s worth recognizing all the successes you’ve helped them...
You’ve noticed that your child has started to fall behind in math class. Homework is a struggle and grades are dropping. You’ve checked all the boxes, and you know it’s time for a math tutor. Finding a math tutor can be an overwhelming process. Here are three (3)...
Tests are stressful for students, regardless of age or grade. Even when well-known concepts are being tested, anxiety can kick in. You can ease the jitters by creating a study guide that covers what will be on the test. When you work with your child, use these...
Did you know that studying is different from homework? Often, these two ideas end up intertwined, when they’re actually very different. Homework is an extension of classwork, often due within a set time. It’s assigned by the instructor and once finished it is turned...
Education isn’t all about test scores, but they do matter. Great test scores can set your child up for accelerated classes, enrichment opportunities, and college admissions. While poor test scores can be counteracted by other factors, it’s an uphill climb. There are a...
