ACES, or Adverse Childhood Experiences, come in many forms, from physical and mental abuse to neglect and household dysfunction. In 1998, CDC-Kaiser Permanente published a groundbreaking study that investigated the impact of ACEs on physical and mental health problems in over 17,000 adults. Now that we understand how toxic stress affects the minds and bodies …
After many years of struggling with literacy in school settings, many students become reluctant readers by the time they are in high school. Two of the most important factors in choosing a novel for these students are: Will the student be able to read the subject matter? How does the student learn best? Visual learners …
What we love most about a library’s summer reading program is that it brings the community together. Everyone has the same goal, which is to read, of course. And no matter what you read or how you read it (listening to audio books, e-reading, shared reading), everyone can participate and be included. Children with special …
Teaching students in special education classrooms can be a complex task with so many varying needs and challenges. Here are a few quick tips for working with special education students at home this summer! Autism Spectrum When working with students on the autism spectrum, every student will be unique. But there are common characteristics such …
Every important social issue is impacted by literacy. When individuals learn how to read, write, do basic math, and use computers, they have the power to find sustainable employment and ultimately change their lives. One question one of our social work interns wonders is: “Is it ever too late to learn literacy skills?” To some, …
