Category Archives: parents perspective

TAKING THE INITIATIVE FOR STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA

Posted on August 11, 2016 by pdeg

 AN INTERVIEW WITH HEATHER TELLIER, DIRECTOR OF THE TCNJ STUDENT EVALUATION CLINIC In 2013, the State of New Jersey passed a dyslexia law. This law contained three elements: screening, professional development, and guidance on instruments for testing, and intervention strategies. … Continue reading →

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Thank You Cookies

Posted on June 2, 2016 by pdeg

Tonight my daughter completed her final craft of the year (and week) for school: chalkboard cookies for her teachers. For many of us, junior high was a time to grin and bear it – to be over and forgotten. For my girl, … Continue reading →

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Dyslexia Awareness 101

Posted on February 13, 2016 by pdeg

Many years ago, as our work in my child’s district began, we believed it would be beneficial to begin bringing a dyslexia simulation experience to our community of parents. For the first few years, we partnered with the Shelton School … Continue reading →

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