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The Landmark School Outreach Program seeks to empower children with language-based learning disabilities (dyslexia) by offering their teachers an exemplary program of applied research and professional development.

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Research at Carnegie Mellon University supports Landmark's Philosophy and Programs

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/11/2009 - 10:07am.

Exciting News from Carnegie Mellon!

Carnegie Mellon University scientists Timothy Keller and Marcel Just have uncovered the first evidence that intensive instruction to improve reading skills in young children causes the brain to physically rewire itself — creating new white matter that improves communication within the brain.

Improving Executive Function and Teaching Study Skills: What's the Connection?

Submitted by TNewhall on Mon, 02/02/2009 - 2:14pm.

We hear the term "executive function" with increasing frequency. The term comes up in conversations about students who are struggling in school--often not due to specific academic weaknesses, but more often to issues of organization, time management, and a strategic approach to getting work done. Often, these are students who can't find their books or papers, forget to do or turn in their homework, and/or have difficulty getting started on, sustaining effort during, or completing tasks.

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Dr. Gaab: Landmark Study on Dyslexia

Dr. Nadine Gaab of Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, and the Graduate School of Education at Harvard has been conducting cutting-edge research focused on the early detection of reading difficulties in pre-reading children (ages 4 to 6). Dr. Gaab is currently enrolling a second group of pre-reading children who may be at risk for developmental dyslexia into her study. She is seeking young children (age 4-6) who have at least one family member diagnosed with dyslexia. Learn more about this work and results at http://www.childrenshospital.org/research/gaablab or email: nora.raschle@childrens.harvard.edu (phone: 857-218-4629).

Summer Study Skills for College Students

Landmark is offering a new two-week summer College Study Skills seminar designed for college students and prospective college students. Session dates: July 6-17 and July 20-31,

Teaching Independent Minds

Landmark School's latest teaching guide,Teaching Independent Minds, offers pedagogy focused on teaching students how to learn more efficiently and effectively. The book is designed to guide teachers and administrators to help ensure that the diverse learners in their schools are served equitably.