Assessments Archives - Strategies for Learning https://strategiesforlearning.com/category/assessments/ Educational Therapy & Academic Coaching Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:34:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://strategiesforlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Logo_Jpeg-1-100x100.jpg Assessments Archives - Strategies for Learning https://strategiesforlearning.com/category/assessments/ 32 32 100572216 A Comprehensive Guide to Dyslexia Assessments and Support https://strategiesforlearning.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-dyslexia-assessments-and-support/ https://strategiesforlearning.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-dyslexia-assessments-and-support/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:29:15 +0000 https://strategiesforlearning.com/?p=13789 Choosing the right dyslexia assessment depends on your goals. Most importantly, an assessment is not just about receiving a diagnosis—it's about understanding how your child learns. With early identification, appropriate support, children with dyslexia can become successful, confident readers and learners.

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]]> https://strategiesforlearning.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-dyslexia-assessments-and-support/feed/ 0 13789 EdTech in the Classroom: What Families Need to Know https://strategiesforlearning.com/edtech-in-the-classroom-what-families-need-to-know/ https://strategiesforlearning.com/edtech-in-the-classroom-what-families-need-to-know/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 18:37:48 +0000 https://strategiesforlearning.com/?p=13668 You may have come across the term EdTech, short for Educational Technology. EdTech refers to any digital tool, platform, or curriculum used to support student learning. In the classroom, this might look like a teacher projecting slides to bring a lesson to life, or using a platform to administer assessments and better understand each student's strengths and gaps.

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]]> https://strategiesforlearning.com/edtech-in-the-classroom-what-families-need-to-know/feed/ 0 13668 Is It Time for an Assessment? A Parent’s Guide to Making the Decision https://strategiesforlearning.com/is-it-time-for-an-assessment-aparents-guide-to-making-the-decision/ https://strategiesforlearning.com/is-it-time-for-an-assessment-aparents-guide-to-making-the-decision/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:38:12 +0000 https://strategiesforlearning.com/?p=13519 This guide will help you think through whether a psychoeducational assessment might be a helpful next step for your child. We'll explore the signs to watch for, questions to ask yourself, and how to move forward with confidence in whatever decision feels right for your family.

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]]> https://strategiesforlearning.com/is-it-time-for-an-assessment-aparents-guide-to-making-the-decision/feed/ 0 13519 Dyslexia Assessments: How to Choose the Right One for Your Child https://strategiesforlearning.com/dyslexia-assessments-how-to-choose-the-right-one-for-your-child/ https://strategiesforlearning.com/dyslexia-assessments-how-to-choose-the-right-one-for-your-child/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:41:39 +0000 https://strategiesforlearning.com/?p=13183 When parents begin to suspect dyslexia in their child, the first question often asked is: What kind of assessment should we pursue? Two common options are a full diagnostic psychoeducational evaluation or a formal dyslexia screener or targeted assessment, such as the Tests of Dyslexia (TOD). Both approaches provide valuable information, but they differ in terms of purpose, cost, time commitment, and the depth of results.

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]]> https://strategiesforlearning.com/dyslexia-assessments-how-to-choose-the-right-one-for-your-child/feed/ 0 13183 Helping Your Child Succeed—Even Without School Testing https://strategiesforlearning.com/helping-your-child-succeed-even-without-school-testing/ https://strategiesforlearning.com/helping-your-child-succeed-even-without-school-testing/#respond Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:12:57 +0000 https://strategiesforlearning.com/?p=13102 Schools might refuse testing because the child is doing "well enough" academically despite immense effort. Private neuropsychological testing is often unaffordable. So, what do you do in this diagnostic limbo? The good news is, you don't need a formal label to make a profound impact. Here's how you can empower your child to thrive.

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]]> https://strategiesforlearning.com/helping-your-child-succeed-even-without-school-testing/feed/ 0 13102 What Assessments Does My Child Need? https://strategiesforlearning.com/what-assessments-does-my-child-need/ https://strategiesforlearning.com/what-assessments-does-my-child-need/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:10:39 +0000 https://strategiesforlearning.com/?p=11782 There are many reasons to consider an assessment for your child, and the type of assessment will depend on various factors.

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]]> https://strategiesforlearning.com/what-assessments-does-my-child-need/feed/ 0 11782 How do I know my child is making progress with an Educational Therapist? https://strategiesforlearning.com/how-do-i-know-my-child-is-making-progress-2/ https://strategiesforlearning.com/how-do-i-know-my-child-is-making-progress-2/#respond Fri, 10 May 2024 00:34:08 +0000 https://strategiesforlearning.com/?p=11017 Ongoing progress reporting is a crucial aspect of understanding the gains your child is making as they work with an educational therapist.

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]]> https://strategiesforlearning.com/how-do-i-know-my-child-is-making-progress-2/feed/ 0 11017 What to Expect in an Educational Evaluation https://strategiesforlearning.com/educational-evaluation/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 01:03:52 +0000 https://strategiesforlearning.com/?p=9530 Managing ADHD doesn't have to feel like an impossible task. Here are some actionable strategies to help your child succeed.

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]]> 9530 Navigating Assessments https://strategiesforlearning.com/navigating-assessments/ https://strategiesforlearning.com/navigating-assessments/#respond Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:56:59 +0000 https://strategiesforlearning.com/?p=8645 The purpose of assessment is to uncover a student’s areas of strength and weakness and determine how information is received and interpreted.

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]]> https://strategiesforlearning.com/navigating-assessments/feed/ 0 8645 Building a Web of Support (Infographic) https://strategiesforlearning.com/building-a-web-of-support/ https://strategiesforlearning.com/building-a-web-of-support/#respond Thu, 27 May 2021 23:30:38 +0000 http://strategiesforlearning.com/?p=7938 Schedule an initial consultation.

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