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Independent study not for everyone
Question: Would an independent-study high school be a good idea for my quite intellectually gifted daughter? — Need to Make a Decision
Answer: First of all, is your daughter interested in participating in an independent-study program? Her opinion is important. Second, does she have the commitment and motivation to learn outside the environment of a daily class? This is what makes independent study successful. Just being gifted is not enough.
Independent study is definitely not for all students. It is most often used by gifted students who aren’t challenged in the regular classroom, students with health issues, students who have fallen behind in their studies for some reason, and by those who are in danger of dropping out. Independent study can be used on a full-time basis or in conjunction with classes taken in a classroom setting. In addition, students may participate in it on a short-term or long-term basis.
Independent study not for everyone
March 8, 2010 Question: Would an independent-study high school be a good idea for my quite intellectually gifted daughter? — Need to Make a DecisionAnswer: First of all, is your daughter interested i... » Full Story
Newspaper habit begins at home
March 1, 2010 The first week in March is always Newspapers in Education Week. Many schools will teach lessons using the newspaper this week and also throughout the year, especially elementary schools. » Full StoryDevelop your baby’s motor skills without products
March 1, 2010 Amongst the ever-growing list of new-fangled baby products, parents wonder: What do I really need? Here are tried-and-true, developmentally appropriate answers. » Full StoryThe advantages of small class size
February 22, 2010 Question: Is it worth putting your child in a private elementary school so that the class sizes are smaller? Does it really make a difference? My son’s third-grade class will have 30 students next... » Full StoryAlmost impossible to keep ‘guns’ out of the home
February 22, 2010 Q. “My 4-year-old son and his friends turn just about anything into pretend guns. We do not have toy guns and are opposed to real guns. » Full StoryAlternatives to "gifted" label
February 15, 2010 Question: I have four children, all of whom are gifted. My 16-year-old daughter is an advanced and motivated learner. » Full StoryMake the next school conference a pleasant one
February 15, 2010 Whether you’re on the side of the parent or the teacher, here are tips to make the most of upcoming school conferences in the early years.Teachers, avoid surprises. » Full Story
Vaccine handles three diseases
February 15, 2010 I hope this snowy weather is finding you well. We’ll continue our discussion about preventable diseases and immunizations. » Full StoryMom, dad and garbage bag equal mix-up
February 15, 2010 Did you ever find yourself in a situation with your spouse during which something happened, and neither one of you could yell at the other because you were ... gulp! ... » Full StoryPuffs make snow days fun
February 15, 2010 I can’t remember the last time I saw so much snow piled up outside my windows. It’s certainly become a winter wonderland out there. » Full StoryLatest CU Galleries
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