Learn how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified, what to do if a dangerous storm is on the way, and how animals react to storms. Meet “Marvelous Cornelius” who helped his hometown of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. And don’t miss a tall tale featuring Kissimmee Pete and a wild ride with Miss Frizzle and her class through the eye of a hurricane. The list also includes fictional picture books that describe the drama of big storms through the eyes of a child.
If hurricanes and other extreme weather cause anxiety for your kids, you might want to read this helpful article from PBS Parents: Talking Positively to Kids About Scary Weather.
This handbook discusses the characteristics of dyslexia and provides information on valid assessments, effective teaching approaches, self-advocacy ideas, and additional resources. The handbook contains information that will be useful throughout a child’s life, from elementary school through college.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the key federal education law that serves students with learning disabilities. Being informed will help you support your child’s learning needs and advocate for his or her success. This guide takes you through the special education process — a process that is the same regardless of your child’s particular difficulties or disabilities. Special emphasis is placed on the category of Specific Learning Disability (which includes dyslexia) — one of the 13 disability categories defined by IDEA. Throughout this guide you will find personal stories that relate the experiences of parents like you, terms to know, and practical tools such as checklists, sample letters, and questions to ask.
There are certain characteristics of groups and individual children that increase their likelihood of struggling with reading. Find out how to use knowledge of these risk factors to help prevent reading problems for these children.
