Doing their own research, sharing family stories, and extensive testing allowed the Giardinas to understand Michael’s disabilities and learn how to help him learn and grow.
Watch as the Arlington Public Schools Intake Center in Arlington, VA helps place kids like eight-year-old Marlon, a new student from Honduras, in the right classroom.
Hire the best school year teachers, get assessment data from the school prior to the start of the program, and then share the results of the child’s experience during the summer with the teacher and administrative staff.
Ways to motivate struggling and reluctant writers include offering freedom of choice and creating opportunities for writing that are not associated with assessment.
