Dyslexia is a diagnosis for students who have both the perceived cognitive skill and the consistent instructional opportunities to learn to read, but have not yet learned to the expected level.
Evolving with Changing Times
The holiday season is upon us as the year comes to a close! This past year has been a whirlwind of change for so many, especially those involved with education- families and educators alike! Because we closed down our physical office in downtown Ojai at the start of the pandemic, we’ve heard concerns that Lighthouse [Read More]
Summer Travel & Screen Time Challenges
By Jamaica Thompson Let’s be honest, as much as we try as parents to keep our children learning and engaged in non-screen activities during the summer, down-time happens and the screens eventually come out! Whether it’s during a long car ride or a boring layover in an airport, sometimes screen time is a necessity. [Read More]
Get Ready… Get Set… Let’s Read!
By Lisa Batchelder-Hetrick It’s time to grab a good book and head outside! No matter where you are, a book offers a change of scenery, and can truly soothe the soul. During the months of June through August, many students are impacted by a “summer slide,” which can set them up for challenges the [Read More]
Are We There Yet?
By Lisa Batchelder-Hetrick Are you dreading your next long car trip with your kids? Can you already hear “Are we there yet?” from the back seat? If so, here is my list of daughter-approved road trip activities to make your long-distance drive a lot more fun! Art Box/Clipboard: Fill a Tupperware box or [Read More]
