The Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen’s Instructional Coach for Mathematics John Frias recently conducted a presentation for Howell Road Elementary School PTA members. The presentation focused on the different types of learners in a classroom and the strategies to help bolster each induvial child’s strengths while identifying areas for improvement.
The timely conversation occurred at the onset of New York State’s English Language Arts and Math Assessments— serving as an opportune moment to discuss effective strategies for students that exhibit apprehension in the lead-up to standardized testing. The District continues to provide an open dialogue for parents and teachers in a joint effort to provide all necessary tools for students to reach their full potential.