January 2010 Newsletter

January 2010 A+ Newsletter In This Issue... Understanding Executive Functioning...What's Up With Johnny? We all know the story: bright, active students who just cannot seem to get the job done. We prod them, we tutor them, and we test them, and yet the problem remains. We might even diagnosis them with an attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and treat them with medication only to find some improvement in behavior and focus, yet ongoing gaps in achievement still persist. It's not an issue of intelligence, it's not a learning disability, it's not simply an emotional problem. It can be quite a mystery! Read more in our newsletter... New Year's Resolutions for Teens (and Their Parents) With the ringing in of a new year, we all like to entertain the idea of a fresh start--relinquishing bad habits, setting goals for ourselves, and getting organized once and for all. Read more in our newsletter... Free Proctored SAT and ACT Exams Mark your calendars! A+ Test Prep and Tutoring is once again offering free, no-obligation, proctored practice exams to current students and to members of the community. Learn more about this offer...