Holiday break offers the perfect excuse to encourage kids to take a quiet moment with their favorite book. Studies show that the way students fill their time on break has a significant impact on not only their academic growth, but whether they retain the progress they've made in school so far! And so whether your child is an enthusiastic bookworm or a little less than excited about the whole idea, these suggestions are designed to help keep them turning the pages (and maybe even enjoying it!) over the break from school.
Topics: elementary school, kippsocal, middle school, grammar, reading, holiday break reading tips, reading tips, tips, reading resources, struggling readers, phonics
This series will seek to tell the other side of the charter public school story in a way that will bring context to what we believe are truths about charter public schools in general, and specifically about high performing networks, like our own KIPP SoCal. In doing so, we hope you join us in refocusing the narrative on what truly matters: a great public school education for all of our children, regardless of zip code, income, language, or ability.
Shelby Junewicz, KIPP Adelante Special Education Manager, and empath extraordinaire, on how we see, develop and inspire the greatest potential in each KIPPster through our Special Education focus at KIPP SoCal.
Topics: special education, charter schools, sped, kipp socal, behavior therapist, special education teacher, special needs, inclusion, general education teacher
Navigating services for a child with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) can be challenging. Often, complicated acronyms and a slew of unfamiliar language can make it hard for you to know how to best support your child. But, having an IEP also means that you have a team of teachers and administrators that are ready to support your child's successes inside and out of the classroom.
KIPP x Robotics
For those who might not be in the STEM-know, this has been a big year for KIPP SoCal in Robotics, with gratitude and in no small part due to Amazon's Future Engineer Grant and the large expansion of STEM opportunities this grant has made possible in our schools this year.
Topics: KIPP LA Prep, KIPP Philosophers Academy, KIPP Academy of Innovation, KIPP Scholar Academy, KIPP Academy of Opportunity, charterswork, charter school, charter management organizations, robotics, charter schools, STEM, first lego league
Portrait of a KIPPster is a photoblog of glimpses into the stories and moments that give us pause and purpose.
Topics: compassion, California PBIS, elementary school, charterswork, positive behavior intervention & supports, charter school, kipp sol academy
Portrait of a KIPPster is a photoblog of glimpses into the stories and moments that give us pause and purpose.
Topics: compassion, elementary school, charterswork, charter school, kipp vida prep
What is AmazonSmile?
Amazon smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your fave charitable org every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, amazon donates a portion of your eligible purchase price to your fave charitable organization. It's that simple.
Topics: amazonsmile, holiday, charitable organization
When working with students with disabilities, it is important to understand every aspect of the student, not only their disability. Doing so, increases our chances of building rapport and having a successful journey with them.
Topics: #toandthrough, social emotional learning, compassion, social emotional, positive behavior intervention, elementary school, charter management organizations, autism, stimming, non-verbal, special education, autistic behavior
Celebrating KIPP Iluminars' phenomenal 2nd grade teacher, Elisa Reyna!
Topics: KIPP Iluminar Academy, elementary school, teacher spotlight, kippsocal, middle school