3 December, 2010
The HPTA sponsored program "Homework Made Simple" took place on Tuesday, November 30 at the HCAM Studio. Parents were invited to listen to a presentation by Ann Dolin, M.Ed as she offered tips and tools for stress-free homework.
"What is the biggest obstacle your and your child face when it comes to homework?" asked Dolin.
To begin her program, Dolin identified six types of students and asked parents which profile fit their child.
1) Disorganized
2) Rusher
3) Procrastinator
4) Avoider
5) Distractible
6) Easily Frustrated
Through her hour long presentation, Dolin offered solutions for each of the different types of students, including tips and techniques that parents can implement to reduce the stress that can sometimes be caused by homework.
To see the presentation in its entirety, visit our website at www.hcam.tv/media
To see the HCAM News segment of Dolin's presentation, watch the video below.
Ann Dolin is a former Fairfax County, VA public school teacher with over 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. Ann’s undergraduate degree is in Child Psychology with Teacher Certification for grades 1-8. She received her M.Ed. in Special Education from Boston College and now resides in Northern Virginia with her husband and two children.
After leaving Fairfax County Schools in 1998, Ann founded Educational Connections Inc. as its only employee with the goal of providing individualized one-to-one instruction based on each student’s learning style. Today, her company employs over 150 tutors, serves the metropolitan D.C. area, and has worked with over 4,000 students.
Ann is a recognized expert in education and learning disability issues. She sits on the board of CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder) and the International Dyslexia Association. She has delivered hundreds of presentations focusing on academic achievement and parenting issues. Ann is also the author or the newly released book Homework Made Simple – Tips, Tools and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework.
