Before we explore the differences that exist between a teacher and a tutor, our staff at The Da Vinci Collaborative recognizes the formidable challenges that both professionals encounter with the [...]

We all know that education is the basis for personal, professional, societal, and economic growth, and that’s why providing continuous, well-rounded education from an early age is crucial. Over [...]

It’s hard to fathom that it has been more than a year since the shutdown, and in the interim, the abundance of remote resources that are available to our dyslexia learners who are receiving [...]

Although change is inevitable, it is not an easy thing to overcome. People become used to their daily routines and become complacent with their everyday “norm.” It is hard for people to go [...]

The world of education is always changing, and we are nothing if we are not flexible. This past year in particular has taught us that we need to expect the unexpected and always be prepared. [...]

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, children have unfortunately been experiencing an increase in mental health problems. Many children are suffering negative consequences of decreased social [...]

It goes without saying that 2020 was an extremely difficult year, for all of us. Whether the pandemic has affected our personal lives or the trajectory of our careers, we’ve all felt its impact [...]

In my role as an educational consultant for over 16 years, the most gratifying reward is the enduring relationships between administrators and educators that have been fostered throughout the [...]

In March 2020, most of us, myself included, thought remote learning was just a temporary solution for a short-term problem. Now, in February 2021, it is clear that remote learning, at least in [...]

Back in March and April, the novelty of learning at home was a bit exciting. Kids were enjoying being “at class” in their pajamas, having a different pace of learning, and overall just doing [...]

The world of education has certainly changed within the past year, and we have learned that we are nothing if we can’t be flexible. When the world shut down, I think one of the biggest questions [...]

As educators, it can sometimes be a daunting task to look beyond test scores and envision a different path for our students. But what if we start to question and wonder? What if we start to peel [...]

As special educators, we are trained to look at students’ test scores, and to discover what strategies or programs may work for them. But do we look enough at fostering their [...]

Before we dive into this topic, let’s start by putting down some crucial facts: Everyone is improvising. Everyone is doing their best for our students and children. There is no right answer. Now [...]

This week we honor John Lennon for his belief in humanity and his capacity to create and dream for a better world. While our schools are in crisis, and our teachers, students and families face [...]

With Thanksgiving just days away, feeling gratitude in 2020 may seem daunting. It has been a rough year, and it’s not over yet. It’s been a year of losses and challenges. Our children lost proms [...]

You might be wondering, what are Executive Functions (EF) and how do they influence a child’s academic and social success? We’re going to give you a rundown on what executive functions imply and [...]

I love experiments. Coming from an engineering background, hypothesizing and trying out unique solutions makes me feel in my natural element. One day, I was chatting with Lorna, our Manager of [...]

By: Amy Ginty, Director Consulting DaVinci Education Daniel was diagnosed with both dyslexia and attentional deficits. He was placed with a seasoned resource room teacher who possessed limited [...]