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Tips, best practices, and more from our faculty and staff.

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AI as Co-Teacher: How structure, scaffolds, and small shifts helped ADHD and dyslexic learners thrive.

Teaching in a neurodiverse classroom, filled with students who have ADHD, dyslexia, and academic-based anxiety, has taught me that traditional models don’t fit every learner.

Rachel Lugo, Grade 6

AI as Co-Teacher: How structure, scaffolds, and small shifts helped ADHD and dyslexic learners thrive.

Rachel Lugo, Grade 6

Flexible Structure, Structured Flexibility: Reading Instruction in Grades 5 and 6

Emily Woytowich ’05, Grade 6 Teacher

Supporting Our Graduates Beyond Graduation – Because College Success Shouldn’t Be Left to Chance

Tabitha Giacalone, College Transition & Success Coordinator

Oh I See! How Visualization Supports Executive Functioning at School and at Home

Jenny Whichard ’92, Head of Lower School at McLean School

What the Nation’s Report Card Tells Us—And What We’re Doing About It

David Roth, Associate Head of School for Educational Programs

What’s the Big Idea? Concept-based Teaching and Learning

Rachel Lugo, Grade 6

Supporting Students with ADHD Through Antecedent Management

Tyler J. Wilkins, Associate Head of Upper School

Why Wait? The Benefits of Early Intervention

Jenny Whichard ’92, Head of Lower School at McLean School

How Music Education Supports Academic Skills

Dr. Zachary Grim

Orton Gillingham: Beneficial for All but Vital for Some

Natalie Stapert, K-12 Master Reading Coordinator 2024

Ten Tips for College Visits

Erika Toren, Director of College Counseling 2023

Unlocking Mathematical Potential at Mclean School: Strategies for Supporting Students with Dyscalculia

Robyn Wise, Grade 8 Math Teacher
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