Meredith Chambers, M. Ed., Education Specialist on the Multidisciplinary Neurofibromatosis Team at Boston Children’s Hospital has provided Zoom recordings and a supportive message to help families have the most successful school experience possible.
Back to School 2020-21
The beginning of school looks very different this year across the districts with many variations on the three models offered. It is a challenging time for families and children alike. Learning will be in a new format. It will be important to be patient while everyone transitions back after being away for the past 6 months. And it will be equally important to be kind to yourselves especially when working out the kinks of a new school year combined with the many unknowns. It will take time to acclimate to the new rules, expectations and learning formats. Share any information that you are comfortable sharing with school that may be helpful in understanding your child. Communicate with your child’s teacher/team often and reach out early with questions or concerns. While an unusual start to the school year, let’s look forward to a positive and healthy experience for everyone!
Below are two Zoom recordings, one on understanding the IEP document. This will be helpful for anyone who may have questions about the meaning of different sections of the IEP. With most IEP meetings being held remotely, this will be a helpful guide. The other recording offers a quick description of the components involved in the reading process. It also has a useful comprehension checklist and how to use it to help extract meaning from reading. It will be helpful for a fluent reader of any age. Please note the passwords have to be entered separately, they won’t work as a cut and paste.
Best of luck in the new school year!
Meredith
Meredith Chambers, M. Ed.
Education Specialist
Neurology, Multidisciplinary Neurofibromatosis Team
Meredith.chambers@childrens.harvard.edu
Phone: 857-218-5539 | Fax: 617-730-0366
Understanding the IEP—A page by page look at the IEP and an explanation of each part of the document. 39 min 33 sec.
https://bostonchildrens.zoom.us/rec/share/9_JzcOH37nNIaJ3kzEr6GYomO7XfX6a8hyZMr_ELy0i4-olLD7sN6HZVI5QfiMaK
Password: 6YC&NLuL
5 Components to Reading and a Reading Comprehension Checklist—A quick overview of the components that make up reading and a useful comprehension checklist that can be used for an early fluent reader throughout high school. 19 min 28 sec.
https://bostonchildrens.zoom.us/rec/share/wu4sAaDC0mNOT6vAt13PffYDN6TuX6a823UZ_vsKxEa8VVkKbH4efsycbEf2C75d
Password: #uFZ5p&G
In case you missed it, here is NF Northeast’s Board Chair, Lori Ryan having an informative discussion with Meredith Chambers about educating your NF child at home.
