During the 2019-2020 school year, 7.3 million American students received special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Yet this number accounts for a small fraction of the students with learning differences.

Between 5-12% of children struggle with dyslexia. It’s not the most commonly diagnosed learning difference, but those affected by it face obstacles that can be managed with the right tools, strategies, and support systems.

At Eagle Hill, our mission is to empower children who learn differently to become confident students and people. Without our faculty of truly remarkable special education teachers, we'd be lost in reaching that goal. With Teacher Appreciation Week this week, we'd like to share how they do it.

Regardless of how your child learns, they can receive a great education. The key is to find multiple ways to support their development.

Did you know that creativity and entrepreneurship are some of the niches that children diagnosed with ADHD can excel at during their adulthood?

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 7.3 million students received special education services during the 2019-2020 school year.

From the way they process information, remember details, and approach problem-solving, every child is unique. This is especially true for those with language-based learning differences.

America is a land of ideas. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 7.3 million students received special education services during the 2019-2020 school year. Many parents—especially those of children with learning differences—are familiar with IDEA and associated special education programs. But it's important to really understand the main components of IDEA to become a better advocate for your child.

School morning stress is all too real. For some families, it’s the most difficult time of day with emotions running high while everything else seems to come to a standstill. Meanwhile, the clock keeps ticking, and before you know it, the bus has taken off while the kids are struggling to get their shoes on. What should be an opportunity for the family to catch their breath before getting to work becomes the most stressful part of the day.

We communicate our ideas and values through little, everyday choices like clothes we wear or whether or not we add an emoji to a text. It may seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but even the most mundane quirk becomes an important part of who we are and how we connect with others. That’s one of the reasons why it’s so important for parents to help their children find healthy ways to express themselves.