This small dyslexia school in Miami is doing big things

by The Roig Academy | Oct 1, 2017 | Day School, Learning Differences

The Roig Academy, a dyslexia school in Miami, specializes in understanding and attending to the needs of young learners with dyslexia. Our specially trained teachers, innovative methods, and awareness of the advantages and challenges of dyslexia make our school a...

Benefits of the IB Programme

by The Roig Academy | Sep 19, 2017 | Creating Curious Learners, Day School, Preschool

Advanced Placement courses have long been considered the go-to option for students who want more rigorous work than what is offered by the standard curriculum. But now, students have more options for getting an academic challenge. A growing number of high schools...

Using Amazon’s Alexa In The Classroom

by The Roig Academy | Aug 22, 2017 | Creating Curious Learners, Day School, Technology

The Amazon Echo is a hands-free, voice-controlled search device that uses Amazon’s Alexa. Using Alexa is as simple as asking questions. You can ask to play music, read the news, check the weather, and more! Even though none of the features that are advertised on...

7 Tips for Choosing the Right School for your Child

by The Roig Academy | Jul 11, 2017 | Creating Curious Learners, Day School, Preschool

Are you wondering how to decide what school is right for your child? The task of selecting the right school can be a difficult one for many parents. Between Kindergarten and 12th grade, the average students spends approximately 2,340 days in school. That’s why...

Benefits of Flexible Seating in Elementary School

by The Roig Academy | Jul 3, 2017 | Creating Curious Learners, Day School, Learning Differences

Flexible seating is a current trend in education. The purpose of flexible seating is to create various opportunities for students to work in an environment where they will be most successful and productive. From sitting on the floor, to a yoga ball, or simply standing...

Strategies to Strengthen Executive Function in Children

by The Roig Academy | Jun 27, 2017 | Day School, Learning Differences

According to Harvard University, executive function and self-regulation skills are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions and juggle multiple tasks successfully. The brain needs this skill set to filter distractions,...