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the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation commissioned a paper that links research and best practices involved in helping children with LD learn to read to the broader grade-level reading movement

"Greenwood is a middle and high school for boys with learning disabilities and other challenges. Since the school's founding in 1978, Greenwood students have recited Lincoln's speech in front of peers and families as a way to learn American history, build confidence and raise their own expectations about what they can accomplish."

"Understood is part of a bold new plan to support parents of children with learning and attention issues. Through research and interviews with thousands of parents, we've learned a lot about what people need to help their kids thrive at home, at school and in life. We developed Understood with that in mind."

" the methods experts are using to ease the act of reading are remarkably simple and concrete. With changes in the spacing, the size, and the appearance of text, studies are showing, children with dyslexia can read more quickly and accurately, allowing them to get the reading practice they need to improve."

"An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the first stop on the road after determining your child's eligibility under the IDEA 2004. That road can be hard to navigate without guidance, so we've produced a roadmap to guide you. "

"THE ADDRESS, tells the story of a tiny school in Putney Vermont, the Greenwood School, where each year the students are encouraged to memorize, practice and recite the Gettysburg Address. In its exploration of the Greenwood School, the film also unlocks the history, context and importance of President Lincoln's most powerful address."

The findings of this study have many implications for ways that the education community can guide children toward successful postsecondary transitions and support teens and young adults with LAI on their journey to adulthood.

"Parents want the best for their children. We do, too. For the first time ever, 15 nonprofit organizations have joined forces to support parents of the one in five children with learning and attention issues throughout their journey. With the right support, parents can help children unlock their strengths and reach their full potential. With state-of-the-art technology, personalized resources, free daily access to experts, a secure online community, practical tips and more, Understood aims to be that support."