Brock’s Academy Blog

  The spirited child is MORE of everything.  These children are more persistent, intense, sensitive, energetic, perceptive, and serious than other children.  They are often uncomfortable with change and struggle with transitions. These intense, spirited children can be difficult for a parent and teacher to tame without

Writing can be a major source of stress for many students, especially if they struggle with a learning disability.  Students that have illegible handwriting and poor spelling often times will become frustrated and give up on the writing process all together.  These students, however, are often of

If your child has an IEP or 504 and is participating in the public school special education program and the school is not following the guidelines, what do you do? According to the OSPI, Office of Public Instruction, there are three options under the Individuals with Disabilities

The transition to middle school is a big step in your child’s life.  The school is bigger with many more kids.  There are multiple teachers and class subjects and a schedule to follow.  Just finding the correct classroom is a challenge.  Students will have lockers with combinations

What is a learning disability?  How can you tell if your child has one?  It is estimated that approximately 10% of all students have some form of a learning disability.  The term learning disability is defined as a “neurological condition that interferes with a person’s ability to

Brock’s Academy has tutors that are ESL/English language certified! We provide tutoring support to help students to learn to speak fluent English and excel in school! Our tutors use one-on-one specialized ESL techniques to assist your student in all subject areas. We assess where each student is

With the new school year nearing some children may be feeling anxious.  The start of school, life changes, or transitions can sometimes trigger school refusal, refusal to attend school due to emotional distress.  According to the Anxiety and Depression Associate of America, anxiety-based school refusal affects 2

This summer has flown by and it’s time to start thinking about the 2013-2014 school year. Parents have to start the back-to-school preparations such as shopping for school supplies, new clothes, shoes and backpacks. The more organized you are the better. Download the school supplies lists from

One of the most important gifts you can give a child is to teach them how to become an independent thinker.  Mastering independent thinking empowers a child to develop critical problem solving skills.  Independent thinkers are good team leaders because they consider different backgrounds and ideas of

Come visit the Brock’s Academy booth at the 13th Annual Autism Day at Jubilee Farm in Carnation, WA on Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 11am – 4pm.  We will have wacky hair spray and tattoos for the kids!  This is a FREE event sponsored by families and