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How to Talk to Your Student About Learning Differences

6 days ago3 min read

How to Talk to Your Student About Learning Differences

One of the questions that we’re most frequently asked is “what should I tell my student about their learning differences?” What you tell...

EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS GUIDE: Teaching the Essential Skills for Student Success

MAIA Education

Oct 231 min read

EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS GUIDE: Teaching the Essential Skills for Student Success

The Executive Function Coaching (EFC) guide was developed by MAIA Education Resource Center for professionals to use when working with...

Would my student benefit from executive function coaching?

MAIA Education

Oct 234 min read

Would my student benefit from executive function coaching?

What is executive function coaching? Executive function (EF) is considered the “CEO of the brain.” These skills are critical to an...

Why the First Six Weeks of School Are So Critical and What You Can do to Help Your Student

MAIA Education

Sep 23 min read

Why the First Six Weeks of School Are So Critical and What You Can do to Help Your Student

Starting a new school year can create a substantial cognitive load for students as they transition back into routines and rules that they...

MAIA Education

Jul 21, 20233 min read

Staying on Track Over the Summer

Summer is a time to embrace different rhythms and routines, to recharge a bit, and to enjoy family time, and we hope you are making the...

Helping Teens Grow Through the College Admissions Process

MAIA Education

Jun 2, 20235 min read

Helping Teens Grow Through the College Admissions Process

When families start the college admission process can vary based on each student, family and other considerations. Some begin the very...

How to Help Teens Grow Through the College Application

MAIA Education

Apr 28, 20230 min read

How to Help Teens Grow Through the College Application

Should you consider a school transition for your teen?

MAIA Education

Nov 21, 20223 min read

Should you consider a school transition for your teen?

When a high school student is struggling in school – whether for academic, social-emotional, or other reasons – it could be time to...

Four Ways to Help Your Disorganized Teens Transition to College

MAIA Education

Jun 10, 20225 min read

Four Ways to Help Your Disorganized Teens Transition to College

The transition to college life can be exciting and rewarding, while at the same time stressful and nerve-wracking — for students and...

Preparing for High School Admission Tests ISEE / SSAT / SHSAT / HSPT

MAIA Education

Apr 19, 20224 min read

Preparing for High School Admission Tests ISEE / SSAT / SHSAT / HSPT

Competitive private schools, boarding schools, and most specialized New York City high schools require that students take a standardized...

Article: Raising Complex Teens With ADHD/Learning Differences/Anxiety

MAIA Education

Jan 26, 20224 min read

Article: Raising Complex Teens With ADHD/Learning Differences/Anxiety

Raising a teenager isn’t easy, and neither is being a teen in today’s world. Add in ADHD, learning differences and/or mental health...

Raising Complex Teens with ADHD/LD/Anxiety

MAIA Education

Nov 20, 20213 min read

Raising Complex Teens with ADHD/LD/Anxiety

We would like to invite you to watch our latest webinar, Raising Complex Teens with ADHD/LD/Anxiety, an interdisciplinary panel...

Why we recommend a 2-year timeline for the college admissions process

MAIA Education

Nov 9, 20214 min read

Why we recommend a 2-year timeline for the college admissions process

Getting into college starts long before submitting an application. We tell our clients that the full process should happen over the...

5 Ways to Prepare Your Child for a Successful School Year

MAIA Education

Sep 8, 20214 min read

5 Ways to Prepare Your Child for a Successful School Year

Getting ready for the new school year means more than just back-to-school shopping for backpacks, clothes and school supplies. For many...

How to Find the Right Independent School for Your Child

MAIA Education

Sep 3, 20214 min read

How to Find the Right Independent School for Your Child

Finding the right school for your child can be one of the most stressful and emotional tasks that you face as a parent. You want what’s...

Helping Our Disorganized Teens Transition to College

MAIA Education

Aug 4, 20213 min read

Helping Our Disorganized Teens Transition to College

The transition to college life can be both exciting and stressful for students. For teens who struggle with organization, the level of...

MAIA Education

May 1, 20212 min read

Breaking Our Teens' Screen Addiction

One of the main concerns parents and educators have shared with us is how the dramatic rise in screen use due to virtual learning has...

Know Your Rights: Obtaining K - 12 Special Education Services Through the Department of Education

MAIA Education

Dec 30, 20202 min read

Know Your Rights: Obtaining K - 12 Special Education Services Through the Department of Education

This webinar is designed for parents who have children in grades K - 12 with an identified learning difference and/or ADHD. In addition,...

MAIA Education

Nov 14, 20203 min read

Should I Worry About My Child?

The Emotional Impact of the Pandemic on Learning and Social Development in Students K - 12 We are sharing the main takeaways from our...

Webinar: Supporting Students with EF Challenges

MAIA Education

Nov 1, 20202 min read

Webinar: Supporting Students with EF Challenges

As we face this current school year with a blend of different learning models including, in-person, fully virtual, and hybrid, it is more...