Helping Students Find Their Confidence Again How the right environment, support, and opportunities for success can change the way students see themselves as learners For many students with learning differences, school has not always been a place where they have felt successful. Repeated frustration can eventually shape not only how students approach learning, but how they see themselves as learners. At Hillside, rebuilding that confidence is part of the...Read More
When “I Can’t” Really Means “This Feels Too Hard” Guidance from Hillside Social Worker Dena Glazer on helping children work through frustration and build confidence at home When a child says, “I can’t do this,” it can be tempting to immediately respond, “Yes, you can.” But Hillside’s Social Worker Dena Glazer encourages families to look a little deeper. Sometimes “I can’t” means I’m overwhelmed. I don’t know where to start....Read More
At The Hillside School, helping students grow into confident, capable readers is at the heart of everything we do. This year, educators Pam Kuntzman, Stacey Kuntzman, and Su Esterly are expanding their expertise through specialized training in EBLI (Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction), a research-based approach designed to strengthen foundational reading and language skills for students with a wide range of learning profiles. EBLI takes what is known as a linguistic “speech-to-print”...Read More
At The Hillside School, our educators care deeply about the work they do and the students they serve. For Elena King, that connection is even more personal. As both a Hillside educator and a parent, she has experienced our community from two meaningful perspectives. In the classroom, she helps students build skills and confidence each day, and as a parent she has seen firsthand the impact Hillside can have on...Read More
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.Read More
Learn how The Hillside School helps students with dyslexia, ADHD, and language-based learning differences build confidence and thrive through individualized instruction and a supportive school community.
