Mapleton Public Schools serves more than 6,500 students in Adams County, just north of Denver, and an additional 2,500 students around Colorado through its online partnership school. They are committed to raising expectations, providing choices for learning and removing obstacles for all students so that they can guarantee that each student “achieves his or her dreams and enthusiastically contributes to…
LEEP Forward Inc. is a place built on best practices utilizing evidence based practices and scientific approaches. They take a holistic view of the child by ensuring they consider all aspects of the child’s development. This is accomplished by working with their multi-disciplinary team including speech, occupational, and physical therapist. They also have social work services, developmental therapist, educators and…
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district based in Rio Grande City, Texas. The Special Services department encompasses three unique programs. These programs include Special education, Dyslexia and Section 504. Special Education is an integral part of the total instructional program of the district. A continuum of services is provided to meet the needs of students. The…
The Wellness Institute of Neurodevelopment in Houston, TX has a very defined mission. Their goal is to help children, youth and adults to become physically and emotionally healthy people, working with a multidisciplinary team of experts integrating traditional medicine with innovative therapies that maximize results from a holistic approach. The Wellness Institute of Neurodevelopment have a standard plan that consists…
The Halifax Regional Centre for Education is the public school district responsible for 136 elementary, junior high, and high schools located in the Halifax Regional Municipality in Halifax County, Nova Scotia. The district’s stated vision is “to provide a high quality education to every student every day”. Recently we installed a tWall at one of the their high school locations. This tWall 64 will be…
The vision of TLC Pediatric Therapies is to support children and families in reaching their full potential with a creative and progressive approach in the delivery of pediatric therapy services. They promote family involvement as a valuable part of the therapy process and encourage education and training. Their goal is to help each child and family grow with “Tender Loving…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is located in the Charlotte, North Carolina region and provides academic instruction, rigor and support each school day to more than 148,299 students in kindergarten through 12th grade in 175 schools throughout the cities and towns of Mecklenburg County. CMS believes setting high standards for all students creates a greater opportunity for future success – in our…
Although research shows that exercise activates the attention system, increases focus, modulates mood, and enhances learning, it remains an underused tool in education. When teachers and students better understand how to work with the physiology of one’s body, the educational experience is optimized. This is especially true for students with behavioral issues such as ADHD. Our response to students with…
Inspiring future leaders and empowering each student with the 21st century skills and knowledge necessary for success drive “Team 259” toward greatness every day. Wichita Public Schools provides unparalleled opportunities for students – in the classroom; by participation in service and extra-curricular activities; because of extraordinary and safe school facilities; regardless of ability, language needs, background. The Wichita Public Schools provides a continuum of…
The Smithtown School District is dedicated to educating students to develop desired moral, ethical, and cultural values, to stimulate and expand a continual learning process and to cultivate an understanding and appreciation of the rights and responsibilities of American citizens, which will enable them to function effectively as independent individuals in a democratic society. One of the recent developments at…
A new study has found that Exergaming can improve executive function in children with ADHD. As most people know, children with ADHD struggle with being to stay focused for long periods of time, which has a major effect on their performance in school. Using Exergame as a way for physical activity can become a safe space for children with…
Assistive technology tools have always been meant for students with learning disabilities but there is documented proof these tools can benefit all students. Assistive technology enables students with disabilities to compensate for the impairments they experience. This specialized technology promotes independence and decreases the need for other educational support. Appropriate assistive technology can help people with disabilities overcome or…
