Building Strengths, Reducing Challenges
When we work with students and families, our goal is always to build on a student’s strengths and reduce their challenges. We want to ensure that each student understands their strengths and has access to the tools they need to thrive.
While every student’s learning profile is different, these are some of the strengths we like to focus on to guide our conversations:
Creativity and innovation
Artistic talents
(art, music, theater)
Resourcefulness
Conversation skills
Practical problem-solving
Building and design capacities
Leadership and collaboration
Athleticism
Advocacy
Here are some examples of the challenges we help families understand and address:
Reading, writing or math struggles
Slower work pace
Organization or planning issues
Inattention or hyperactivity
Communication concerns
Motor skill differences
Emotional challenges
