Demystifying the Individualized Program Plan (IPP)
As a former School Psychologist and a mother of children in the public school system, I’ve become quite interested in the IPP process. I’ve worked on school support teams creating
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School Year Survival Guide: Helping Your Child with a Learning Disability Thrive
The most depressing words in the English language could be: “Try harder!” Students with learning disabilities will usually tell you, “I was trying, but because I didn’t do well, nobody
Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC)
Did you know that the General Education Development (GED) program that was offered in Canada for decades has ended and been replaced with CAEC? CAEC stands for Canadian Adult Education
Putting the Wheels on the Science of Reading
On April 24, 2024, the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta, in collaboration with Mount Royal University, hosted an important event. This event featured the screening of The Right to Read
Shifting Perspectives: The Digital Age and Mental Health
As an ADHD Coach for nearly a decade, I’ve witnessed firsthand the struggles of parents and children navigating the complexities of ADHD. Initially, my coaching sessions often resembled a revolving
Reading with Comprehension
The vibrant red colour of the sunset resembled the hue of a ripe strawberry. Reading the sentence above, you can visually picture the sunset described because you are able to