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Webinar on Learning and Loving to Read @12PM PT on June 5th

Learning and Loving to Read on June 5th at 12PM PT How do I support my child at home?Parents play a vital role in helping their children learn how to read and it often requires more than just reading to them. Are you worried your child is struggling with reading and don’t know how to help? It is critical to understand how to break
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How do I work with my child’s school? Diagnostic Teaching Strategies

Attend the Webinar on May 29th at 12PM PT by going to www.YouTube.com/LdEduTalk Sometimes you really can trust the system, but sometimes you need to get very involved. How do you make sure your child is getting what they need at school? Learning how to navigate the system can be a daunting task, especially when you know the teachers are doing the best they
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Will my child ever learn to read? – attend the webinar on May 15th at 12PM PT

For some kids, the hardest thing they ever do will be learning how to read. Find out the warning signs that you – and your child’s teacher – should be watching for and why these are important in terms of the process of learning to read. It is difficult to know if you should be concerned and seek out support, or relax and give
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Free Webinar: Reading Comprehens​ion – The Forest AND The Trees on Oct 10th 12PM PT

Reading Comprehension – The Forest AND The Trees, with Beth Powell of The Reading Clinic In this webinar, parents will learn the factors that contribute to comprehension, warning signs of a comprehension issue and how to address the major issues affecting their child’s ability to understand what they are reading. Parents will understand how children learn how to read, when to be concerned about
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Anytime Homework Center Open Now in Palo Alto!

Anytime Homework Center for grades 3 through 8 Open Now in Palo Alto! One low monthly fee buys you: 1. A safe, supervised, academic learning environment 2. Organization, prioritization, and follow-through support 3. Help getting past homework roadblocks 4. Ample reference materials and supplies • Convenience and flexibility come at no charge • Our homework tutors are available when you are • Drop-in hours
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New version of The Reading Clinic site launched

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Top Five Questions for a Prospective English Tutor

We’ve met many parents who have a good sense of their child’s difficulties in English class but have a hard time finding the right support for their child. The following questions are designed to spark a conversation with a potential tutor so you can get a sense of how they think about teaching and determine if their methods are a good fit for your
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Understanding Psychological Evaluations and Advocating for Your Child

Dr. Brendan Pratt, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, PSY17794 Date: Monday, January 31, 2011 Time: 6:30 to 8 pm Location: Parent’s Place 200 Channing Avenue Palo Alto, CA 4301-2415 Click here to RSVP Parents often have their children undergo comprehensive psychological evaluations, but they may be left wondering what it all means and what they can do about it. Dr. Pratt will explain how to understand
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