by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Mar 30, 2022 | Academic burnout, Academic Support, Confidence, Gifted & Talented, Gifted education, Gifted Kids, gifted test prep, Goal setting, Grades, Growth Mindset, Homework, Tutors and Teachers, Uncategorized
As a parent, you know your child is smart. They were an early reader, scored highly on aptitude tests, and grasped concepts quickly. So why don’t their grades reflect this level of intelligence? There are a variety of reasons that smart kids can sometimes earn poor...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 23, 2020 | Cyber safety, Cyber Safety (Cyber Bullying), Cyber Security, cybersecurity, distance learning, Distance learning for kids, e-learning, Gifted & Talented, Gifted education, Homework Help, online learning, Parent tips, smartphone, Social Challenge, Uncategorized
What can you do? The World Wide Web is such an amazing place for the free exchange of ideas, but some website might be dangerous to children. Learn 3 cyber safety and cyber security parent tips for advanced children. Know Children’s Passwords ...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Jul 8, 2019 | Back to School, Gifted & Talented, Gifted education, Math, Reading, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, Tutors and Teachers
As many students continue to embrace remote learning, several changes have become necessary for the NWEA (Northwestern Evaluation Association) MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) tests. Every year, these tests are top of mind for parents of rising 5th and 9th grade...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Jul 16, 2018 | Gifted & Talented, Gifted education, Science, STEAM, STEM, STEM and STEAM
Whether you suspect you have gifted children, or you have a child that’s been newly identified as gifted, one thing is certain: it’s important to have access to resources that can help you during your parenting journey. Here are some tips and resources from our...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Jul 1, 2018 | Gifted & Talented, Gifted education, Test Preparation, Tutors and Teachers
Gifted in Illinois has changed! In August 2017, the state of Illinois signed the School Report Card Act and the Accelerated Placement Act into law, mandating school district policies and procedures regarding gifted students and acceleration. Both of these went into...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Jun 26, 2018 | Extraordinary Parents, Gifted & Talented, Gifted education, Summer Camps, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, Tutors and Teachers
A Note to Parents Following Selective Test Results: Did your child’s gifted test or NWEA MAP scores surprise you? Whether your child received the selective enrollment test results you were hoping for or not, it’s worth recognizing all the successes you’ve helped them...
