Episode 2 - End of No Child Left Behind

Join us in this podcast where Emily talks about new legislation affecting those with learning difficulties.

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https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/podcast/episode-2-end-no-child-left-behind

End of No Child Left Behind – Hello ESSABy Fernette EideThe Every Student Shall Succeeds Act has been passed and signed into law by the president. This law replaces the No Child Left Behind act and does two things. The first thing that it does is gives more power to the states in determining graduation and testing requirements for students. The second thing it does is it specifically address students with disabilities but only time will tell how successful this initiative on students with disabilities will be.http://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/end-to-no-child-left-behind/Why you must advocate for your dyslexic child?https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/blog/dyslexia/why-you-must-advocate-your-dyslexic-child-videoKids with dyslexia have trouble following instructions?by Judy HanningIf you find your child does not understand what you are saying or asking then maybe you could try to be more complete and clear with your words or ask the child what they think you meant so you can correct what they have confusedhttps://www.learningsuccessblog.com/blog/children-dyslexia-have-troubles-following-instructionsHow to Teach a Dyslexic Child to Writeby Hannah Roberts"It's important to celebrate the small milestones with your child with Dyslexia. Start out simple and slow. Continue adding more skills as they master each step"https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/blog/dyslexia/how-teach-dyslexic-child-writeAgain, technology wins – with fonts for kids with dyslexiaby Kara Skarda"What the evidence does seem to show, regardless of typeface chosen, is that background colors, font size, line length, and word size all seem to have a significant impact on the dyslexic student's reading speed"https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/blog/dyslexia/helpful-new-font-dyslexicHow a Learning Disability Becomes a Success Storyby Kara Skarda"Children with learning disabilities go through a lot in life. But that does not mean they are underachievers. Get them into the right frame of mind and you will see them reaching for the skies"https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/blog/dyslexia/perseverance-far-more-any-disabilityiq

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