by Gabby Alderman | Sep 1, 2023 | Child Development
In a world illuminated by screens and filled with words, the art of literacy shines as a beacon of knowledge, empowerment, and connection. From the enchanting pages of a novel to the scrolling texts on our devices, literacy serves as the compass guiding us through the...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Feb 6, 2020 | ADHD, Assessment, Child Development, Events, Langsford, Reading, Research, School
It can be difficult to sort out the facts about ADHD, so we invited an expert in the field to speak to education professionals at Langsford. Steve Johnson, M.D., Ph.D., shared the latest evidence-based information about ADHD. It is not just being hyper or having a...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Apr 22, 2019 | Assessment, books, Child Development, Comprehension, Dyslexia, Events, Fluency, Langsford, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Reading, Research, Spelling, Tests, Vocabulary, Writing
Have you ever been a bit confused when interpreting educational tests? What are the best practices? In a recent presentation, Stephen McCrocklin, Langsford’s Executive Director, gave an overview of several educational evaluations that are commonly used by...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Mar 6, 2019 | Assessment, Child Development, Events, Langsford, Research
If a child is often “in their own world” and routinely engages in repetitive movements, then they must have some form of Autism, right? Maybe not! If a parent or teacher describes a child as frequently off task because they constantly seem to be daydreaming, then they...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Nov 29, 2018 | Child Development
At Langsford, we work with children on a 1 to 1 basis, meaning 1 child with 1 instructor. In this environment, we usually see children performing to the best of their ability. They have our full attention, and there aren’t other children around to compete with. This...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Oct 30, 2018 | Assessment, Child Development, Comprehension, Events, Fluency, Langsford, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Reading, Research, Vocabulary
Screening for Reading Progress The best way to solve a puzzle is to gather all of the pieces. Then you can sort them to find out where they will likely fit. The same applies to reading instruction. Knowing where each child is with their reading will help determine...
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