Can Dyslexia help you to Succeed?

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Can Dyslexia help you to suceed
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Please check out these articles related to Learning Disabilities and Entrepreneurs

Why Dyslexics Make Great Entrepreneurs
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22244011/


LEARNING DISABILITIES AND ENTREPRENEURS
http://yourbiz.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/11/27/473362.aspx

What's the Right Amount of Homework?????

1st-3rd grade- work should not exceed 20 minutes each school day

3rd –6thgrades- Many educators recommend from 30-60 minutes a school day for most students

7th –8th grades-Generally up to 2 hours a school day is thought to be
appropriate.

9-12 grade-The amount of homework will vary by subject as well as what projects, reports, papers, tests the students have. High school students might need help organizing assignments and planning work times.

Remember- Children need to know that their parents and adults close to them think homework is important. Keep a good attitude about your child work. If you have any worries talk with your child's teacher. When students know parent’s care and value education, assignments and work is more likely to be turned in on time.

5 Homework Tips
1. Set a regular place and routine with your children
2. Pick a place
3. Remove distractions
4. Have school supplies available
5. Show an interest –be involved in students work-ASK QUESTIONS!!!

Recognizing Adolescent Depression

This is a very important event that I wanted to share with you!

If you would like attend please RSVP!

Thanks!

Life Savers!

Lawrence School Presents:

Recognizing Adolescent Depression

Presented by the SPEA (Suicide Prevention Education Alliance)

Wednesday, November 28

7:00-8:30pm

Lawrence Upper School

10036 Olde Eight Rd

Sagamore Hills, Ohio 44067

Garfield Theatre

This event is FREE

If you would like to attend this event please
RSVP to Jason Culp: 440-832-7823

This Presentation is part of the Lawrence School "Life Savers" series--a program created to help parents address the specific social and emotional needs of learning disabled adolescent and teens.

Readings

I hope you find these articles helpful:
Positive Attitude Trumps IQ, Good Grades as Success Predictor for Adults with LD
http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.aspx?r=622


Individualizing a Grading System for a Student with LD and an IEP
http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.aspx?r=1156

Raising a Teacher’s Awareness about LD and AD/HD — Parents as Educators
http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.aspx?r=1112

COFFEE TALK

I want to share with you an event we will be having and would love for you to join us!
LDACC will be sponsoring a coffee talk.

Monday November 19, 2007 at 7:00pm

Please join us for Coffee & Dessert to exchange ideas and provide input as we build our Parent Network. The event will take place at our office in Garfield Hts, Ohio. If you would like to join us- please call and RSVP (216)581-4549 to Wendy and to get directions.

Please check us out!

I am so excited to be able to Blog and provide lots of update information to you!
Please also don't forget to check the Learning Disabilities Association website out at http://www.ldacc.org/.