Mira Monroe, M.A., Senior Manager of Accessibility and Accommodations at ACT recently shared with us about currently available accommodations for the ACT test. She also shared with us ACT policy for requesting accommodations and what ACT looks for when reviewing student accommodation plans. Catch the replay below, or read the accompanying slide handout.
Seeing letters and words backwards is dyslexia, right? Wrong! In a recent presentation, Stephen McCrocklin, Langsford’s Executive Director, dispelled that long-held belief. In fact, dyslexia is not a visual issue at all. Reversals are simply the consequence of less...
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...
Standardized tests play a big role in public schools, and many private schools as well. As a parent, here are some things you can do to help ensure standardized test success! 1.) Be prepared. Teachers will often send home information—schedules and plans for the day(s)...
BONUS: How to tell if they're struggling to read and what to do about it.