Many parents and guardians are understandably worried about recent changes at the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR). But here is the most important thing to know: your child’s rights have not changed, and you still have meaningful options, especially in California.

If students aren’t taught how to use AI responsibly for school, the cheating and shortcuts will still happen—just without any guidance or guardrails. Ignoring the issue doesn’t prevent misuse; it only removes the opportunity to teach better habits.

Summer is one of the most opportune times to make meaningful academic progress. Below you’ll find everything in one place: program descriptions, key dates, early bird deadlines, and direct registration links.

When your child is working with an Educational Therapist, you’re investing time, energy, and resources into their growth. One of the most powerful ways to protect that investment (and often accelerate progress) is by scheduling regular progress check-ins with your child’s clinician.

Heading into a new semester or school year often brings a mix of relief and renewed anxiety. While a "fresh start" is exciting, many students and parents are still feeling the "drag" from the previous term. Getting back into the swing of things after a break can feel like pushing a boulder uphill, especially when the academic pressure starts to ramp up immediately.

For many parents and children, homework can be a major source of stress and tension. However, by implementing a consistent and predictable routine, you can support your child by reducing anxiety, improving focus and behavior and encouraging independence. A well-designed routine helps home feel more manageable and less overwhelming for everyone involved. Here is a guide including 5 strategies to try out.

The start of a new semester is a wonderful opportunity to pause, reflect on the past year, and establish new routines that support your child’s growth. These metacognitive conversations also give you both space to think about what went well and where there’s room for continued growth.

Supporting Twice-Exceptional Students With Dyslexia If you’re a parent of a child who is both highly intelligent and dyslexic, you already know the emotional whiplash. Your child may go from debating big ideas, and absorbing science videos at lightning speed

The main causes for procrastination and strategies to tackle it. (infographic)

Procrastination is a universal struggle! But for children with Learning Differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or ADHD, it often feels insurmountable. When any learning challenge makes a task inherently more difficult, the brain naturally triggers avoidance. The key to tackling this isn't discipline; it's strategy, structure, and support.

How does a parent know when a child becomes overly reliant on AI and outsources the very learning they need to acquire?  While the answer is quite complex and ever evolving, the key lies in knowing when the tool enhances a child’s learning and when it prevents learning.

If your child resists school, melts down over routine tasks, or avoids expectations in ways that feel extreme. One possible explanation is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), a profile currently thought to be a subtype of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) where everyday demands trigger intense anxiety, leading to extreme avoidance behaviors.