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At Bayhill, we often blog about the school happenings or our outstanding staff & students. We also like to share important information about how students with learning differences such as dyslexia think and experience the world.

We all know children are unique, each with their strengths, challenges, and potential for growth. Crafting Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that not only recognize these differences but also celebrate progress and provide targeted support is essential for ensuring every student reaches their full potential.

Non-verbal learning Disorder (NVLD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts an individual’s ability to interpret non-verbal cues and understand spatial relationships such as drawing, finding patterns, or organization. 

In alternative schools, the size of a class plays a crucial role in shaping the learning experience for students. This is especially so for students with learning challenges such as dyslexia, ADHD, and anxiety. The numerous advantages that come with smaller classes, shed light on how they contribute to a more enriching and effective learning environment tailored to the individual needs of students.

English class, despite the name, isn’t actually about the conventions of the language. English class is about finding meaning in the words on a page; thinking critically about them and creating access to and empathy for new perspectives. 

Because of Bayhill, students with Learning Differences are able to get the most out of high school, graduate and transition to the post-secondary plans that make the most sense for them.

Pandemic learning loss is real. Maybe your child was already struggling before that, expressing frequently that they didn’t want to go to school or that they weren’t getting anything out of it.

Entrepreneur Magazine recently published an article that revealed the true power of Experiential Learning. “The knowledge retention rate for employees who go through traditional learning is only five percent, whereas the retention rate from experiential learning can be as much as 90 percent.” The most successful companies know that training their employees with Experiential Learning is the most effective way to boost performance.