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December 22, 2020
How to Talk to Your Child About Learning Challenges

Open communication makes a world of difference. If you are talking about learning challenges with your child, you are doing things right. If you haven’t, you should know the most…

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December 11, 2020
Video Replay: “How Executive Functioning Deficits Impact Reading, Writing and Oral Language”

  This virtual community workshop was recorded December 3, 2020 and presented by Groves Academy Speech-Language Pathologists Jeannie Parker, MS, CCC-SLP, ADHD-CE, and Meghan Miller, MS, CCC-SLP, ADHD-CE Executive functioning…

A happy sixth-grade girl carries her bags off of a school bus at Groves Academy.
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November 17, 2020
Learning Diagnostic Assessment: When to Pursue It and What to Expect

The purpose of a learning diagnostic assessment is to identify a student’s learning style and diagnose any learning disabilities that may be impeding their progress. The findings often lead to…

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Events
November 17, 2020
Video Replay: “Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities”

  This virtual community workshop was presented on November 12, 2020, by Ellen Engstrom, Groves Academy Director of Curriculum. Many learning disabilities have overlapping symptoms and can have confusingly similar…

A Groves Academy tutor gives individual reading help to a sixth-grader in The Learning Center.
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November 12, 2020
With Personalized Tutoring, a New Learning Solution Doesn’t Always Mean a New School

Enrolling in a specialized school is not the only way to support a student’s learning challenges. At Groves Academy, we have solutions that empower students to achieve success in their…

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Events
November 10, 2020
Video Replay: Virtual Grandparent’s and Special Friend’s Day 2020

This pre-recorded event is live at 9:15 am on Tuesday, November 10th. There are 15 minutes of interesting facts about Groves and photos of Groves and our students. This virtual…

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November 6, 2020
Video Replay: “How to Cultivate Brilliance in your Middle Schooler with ADHD: A Survival Guide for Parents”

This Virtual Workshop was presented by Katherine Quie, Author and Founder of ADHD&U November 5, 2020. Katherine Quie is a child psychologist with a specialization in pediatric neuropsychology and neurodevelopmental disorders,…

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November 4, 2020
How Early ADHD Testing Can Benefit a Child

Students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have beautiful, wildly imaginative minds. With early ADHD testing, diagnosis, and interventions, these students can excel in the classroom and beyond. When left unaddressed,…

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October 30, 2020
Video Replay: “ADHD and Executive Functioning”

This Virtual Workshop was presented by consultant and author Judy Bandy, RN, LSN on October 29, 2020. This research-based workshop about ADHD/Executive Functions will provide parents and professionals the knowledge…

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October 27, 2020
Insights Into Being a Student With Dyslexia

When asked to define dyslexia, most people will respond that it’s a reading disorder. While this opinion is familiar, it’s not entirely accurate. Dyslexia is a problem with the brain’s…

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