My 2nd grader Bailey is cheerful and very quick as she checks off the assignments her teacher makes for our sessions together. My input is usually just asking Bailey to please write spelling words and numbers more slowly and carefully
The Healing Power of Study Connection
I began working with Study Connection in 2012 just shortly after undergoing treatment and surgery for breast cancer. Even though I knew this would be a struggle for me due to my health, I felt I needed something to motivate
Don’t Ever Give Up, Stay Strong
Colonel (Ret.) Harry Westcott passed away November 4, 2015. Following is a story about Harry and his Study Student, AJ, taken from their speeches at the Annual Study Connection banquet in April, 2015. Harry and AJ have been together as
Daniel Doesn’t Read Baby Books Anymore
Daniel spent most of second grade out of school because of behavioral issues. When he came back to Webb this year, he was only reading at the kindergarten level and was embarrassed to go to the media center to check
Charlie Earned a Rambler Award
At the beginning of the school year, Charlie, a first grader, would sit by the door of the Music room by himself and not interact with Mrs. Taylor, the music teacher, or his classmates. When he finally began interacting with
Susan Needs More Than Math Facts
Of course Susan needs help with Math facts – and language arts skills like reading, spelling and writing. But after only a few sessions, it was very obvious that more was needed. Susan was tense, sometimes arguing and reluctant to
My Voice – Seth Can Ask to Watch a Movie
Imagine being in high school and not being able to communicate your needs, wants, desires and opinions. Sure, your immediate family has been able to figure out what you mean when you make certain gestures or sounds. But for your