Recently, as part of our Lighthouse Educator Workshop Series, we have focused on the key components of successful educational therapy. After determining what “success” looks like in our students, we generated the key components that the student and the therapist bring to the process of educational therapy that are the best predictors of a [Read More]
BrainWare Webinar: Remediating Cognitive Skills for Students with Learning Disabilities
At Lighthouse Learning Solutions, we work with many students in Ventura County who have diagnosed and undiagnosed learning disabilities. The challenges associated with these disabilities can have a significant impact on a student’s academic and social success. Therefore, it is important for us as instructors to continually educate ourselves about new and innovative methods of [Read More]
Language to Inspire a Growth Mindset
Last week, as part of our Lighthouse Educator Workshop Series, we focused on the importance of possessing a growth mindset. Carol Dweck, PhD. has pioneered research on motivation. Through her work, we have learned much about why people succeed and how to foster success. Her research has shown us that, while many people maintain a [Read More]
The Relationship Between Success and a Growth Mindset
Last month, as part of our Lighthouse Educator Workshop Series, we discussed how we determine success with our students. In the field of educational therapy, our ultimate goal is that our students thrive, in multiple settings, no longer needing our support. So, what is it we are looking for in order to call our work [Read More]
Lighthouse Staff at ‘Social Thinking’ Conference
At Lighthouse Learning Solutions, we are always looking for ways to integrate our understanding of different models and theories of education so that we can continue to improve our work and interactions with our students. In November, 4 of our staff attended a two-day conference with Michelle Garcia Winner, creator of ‘Social Thinking.’ From the [Read More]
