by The Roig Academy | May 15, 2017 | Creating Curious Learners, Day School, Learning Differences
Today we are going to take a look at what the Duke TIP program is, the programs offered, and the benefits of the Duke TIP program. What is the Duke TIP Program? The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is a nonprofit organization that has served...
by The Roig Academy | May 9, 2017 | Creating Curious Learners, Day School, Learning Differences, Preschool, Summer
Something is waiting for many children each summer, and their parents don’t even know it’s out there — the “summer slide.” Summer slide is what happens when young minds sit idle for three months. As parents approach the summer break, many...
by The Roig Academy | May 1, 2017 | Creating Curious Learners, Day School, Preschool
Is your child happy at school? Even for the best parent, it can difficult to tell solely based off of behavior. Of course, it would be great if your child could always tell you when they were happy at school. But you can’t always count on that — especially when...
by The Roig Academy | Apr 25, 2017 | Day School, Learning Differences
Finding reading help for dyslexic students should be a top priority for any parent or educator. Children need an environment in which they can flourish, and the first step is identifying creative solutions to troubling problems. Children who struggle with dyslexia or...
by The Roig Academy | Apr 14, 2017 | Day School, Learning Differences
Of all the reading programs designed to help struggling readers by connecting letters and sounds, Orton-Gillingham Approach was the first. Today, several decades later, many special education reading programs use Orton-Gillingham ideas. As defined by the Academy of...
by The Roig Academy | Apr 6, 2017 | Creating Curious Learners, Day School
Technology is entwined in almost part of our daily lives. It affects how we communicate, play, socialize, and learn. Now, technology is taking a part in classrooms. Smartboards, iPads, and Chromebooks are replacing chalkboards, notepads, and textbooks. With the strong...
