Resources
The resources made available on our website are provided to offer additional information to parents and guardians, educators, or anyone interested in literacy. Knowledgeable and proactive supporters play a critical role in the educational journey of any student!
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Other ways parents can support students:
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Seek resources to better understand learning differences
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Offer consistent, ongoing encouragement and support
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Provide time and space to talk
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Listen to the child’s feelings and help them to attach language to emotion
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Be your child's advocate
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Seek educational instruction that will ignite your child's potential
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Avoid comparisons to siblings
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Support your child’s strengths (academic areas, arts, sports, etc.)
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Other ways teachers can support students:
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Reward effort, not just results
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Acknowledge perseverance
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Set attainable goals and celebrate successes
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Avoid using words like "lazy" and phrases like "just try harder"
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Utilize the best instructional methods that include multi-sensory, structured literacy approaches