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Hybrid Education: Combining Homeschool and the Classroom
For families interested in homeschool education but intimidated by all that is involved in the process, hybrid education may be the answer. Read more
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Using the School Parent Portal: Are You Logging in Too Often?
Many schools now have parent portals. Parents can track their child’s grades and assignments online. The schools use it to boost student performance by increasing parental awareness. But are you logging in too often? Read more
How to Recognize and Resolve Your Child’s Reading Difficulties
How to help your struggling reader. Diana Myers-Finch, president of Reading Rescue Naples, helps you learn the signs that may indicate dyslexia in your child, as well as offering some tips to help your child. Read more
My Dual Enrollment Experience
Rebecca Barton shares her experience with full-time dual enrollment in Southwest Florida, where she participated in the Accelerated Collegiate Experience at FGCU as an alternate high school experience. A similar program exists at FSW, also featured. Read more
Twenty Reasons to Love Collier County Libraries
With 10 locations, the Collier County Public Library – with free, unlimited Wi-Fi – has something for everyone and because February is Library Lovers’ Month, here are 20 reasons to love your library. Read more
Ten Tips for Boosting Your Child’s Reading Skills
Reading together regularly is the best way parents can help their children learn to read. Here are some tried and true methods to use when you read side by side with your young learner. Read more
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Advice on Testing for Learning Disabilities and Gifted Identification
Advice on getting your child tested for learning disabilities and gifted identification by a private psychologist. Read more
Is the Cambridge Secondary Program Right for Your Middle School Student?
Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) introduced the Cambridge Secondary Program - An advanced studies program for middle school students - this school year. Should your child apply for the program? Read more
