by NILD Canada | Mar 29, 2020 | Blog
School is out! By now you’ve heard that both public and private school will be closed following March Break for at least two weeks. Schools may, or may not, be providing instructional materials and/or online academic support. But amid the confusion and uncertainty,...
by Jane Hoogendam | Apr 10, 2017 | Blog, NILD Canada Conference 2017
Have you ever come home from a conference and been so inspired you can’t wait to get back into the classroom, your special education room, or your therapy station? A Professional Conference is great for stimulating your thinking, inspiring your curiosity, and creating...
by Verina Goobie | Jan 12, 2017 | Blog
Do you celebrate the simple things with your children? A mother’s heart is a tender thing. It is difficult to watch our children struggle or face challenges with learning or with their behaviour. We may see their frustration as they try to complete homework, or make...
by Diane Geerlinks | Sep 8, 2016 | Blog, HELP AND HOPE for Struggling Learners
*This is PART 2 of a 4-part series “HELP AND HOPE for Struggling Students” The first few days of school are over. Routines have begun to take shape. Is your child ready to tackle this new school year? OR is he already feeling overwhelmed or discouraged? How does a...
by Jane Hoogendam | Aug 27, 2015 | Blog
Writing is one of the most challenging aspects of school for many children, even those who have no difficulty with learning. So you can imagine the challenge for our students, who often struggle with reading and math, and especially writing! I would like to share the...