Blue & Gold Chat: Building Great Futures for Students With Learning Differences

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 Resources mentioned:Core Vocabulary Words:  https://textproject.org/vocabulary-instruction/core-vocabularyAcademic Word List: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/lals/resources/academicwordlist/information/thesublistsMini Matrix Maker: https://www.neilramsden.co.uk/spelling/matrix/Academic Word Finder:  https://achievethecore.org/page/1027/academic-word-finderOne Look Dictionary and Thesaurus:  https://www.onelook.com/Online Etymology Dictionary:  https://www.etymonline.com/Coh-Metrix Common Core Text Ease and Readability Assessor:  https://soletlab.adaptiveliteracy.com:8443/BONUS RESOURCE: The Collins Cobuild dictionary provides student friendly definitions, and game-like challenges.https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/englishConnect with Aimee Gandee for tutoring or other questions: https://www.nobleknights.org/tutoring #dyslexia #reading #vocabulary #parenting #home-school-connection #ProudToBeNoble Produced by Noble Academy, a school for students with learning differences in Greensboro, NC.  https://www.nobleknights.org/

Resources mentioned:Core Vocabulary Words:  https://textproject.org/vocabulary-instruction/core-vocabularyAcademic Word List: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/lals/resources/academicwordlist/information/thesublistsMini Matrix Maker: https://www.neilramsden.co.uk/spelling/matrix/Academic Word Finder:  https://achievethecore.org/page/1027/academic-word-finderOne Look Dictionary and Thesaurus:  https://www.onelook.com/Online Etymology Dictionary:  https://www.etymonline.com/Coh-Metrix Common Core Text Ease and Readability Assessor:  https://soletlab.adaptiveliteracy.com:8443/BONUS RESOURCE: The Collins Cobuild dictionary provides student friendly definitions, and game-like challenges.https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english Produced by Noble Academy, a school for students with learning differences in Greensboro, NC.  https://www.nobleknights.org/

Welcome to season 5 of the Blue and Gold Chat podcast. This season is dedicated to providing practical wisdom that parents of students with learning differences can use every single day. Produced by Noble Academy, a school for students with learning differences in Greensboro, NC.  https://www.nobleknights.org/

Noble Academy teachers and staff dedicate themselves to the mission of our school: to empower students with learning differences to pursue their highest potential within a comprehensive, supportive educational environment. If you are not a member of the Noble "staculty", listening today will give you a little glimpse into the many reasons why they are so beloved. If you are: this is dedicated to you, with hearts full of thanks. Produced by Noble Academy, a school for students with learning differences in Greensboro, NC.  https://www.nobleknights.org/

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An alumnus from 2012 wants Noble students to know a few important lessons he learned as a Knight. Most of those lessons have to do with not being too hard on yourself. Shawn Harden has ADHD. He also has been following an exciting and fulfilling path. Share this episode with a student you know who can gain from Shawn’s advice to, “Be yourself!” Produced by Noble Academy, a school for students with learning differences in Greensboro, NC.  https://www.nobleknights.org/

Today’s episode is less of an interview, and more like listening to a relatable conversation between two parents frankly discussing how important it is for spouses or partners to be on the same page when raising a child with learning differences. Produced by Noble Academy, a school for students with learning differences in Greensboro, NC.  https://www.nobleknights.org/

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You are cordially invited to stories of impact, in this episode, and at our Impact KNIGHT on March 22. Karla Davis, from The Voice, will be our vocalist, and we have a joyful evening planned.  https://www.nobleknights.org/impactknight Produced by Noble Academy, a school for students with learning differences in Greensboro, NC.  https://www.nobleknights.org/

https://www.nobleknights.org/impactknightImpact KNIGHTSaturday, March 22, 20256:00 PMSilent & Live Auctions with Buffet Dinner & DrinksKeynote Speaker - Mrs. Susan HughesPlease note that Impact KNIGHT is for guest 21 and older. NO students will be admitted.Noble Campus - 3310 Horse Pen Creek RoadIf you would like to be an Event Sponsor for the 2025 Impact KNIGHT, please download and complete our Event Sponsorship Packet. For more detailed information about the sponsorship levels, please contact Toni Nelson at tnelson@nobleknights.org.Thank you to our event sponsors: Rick and Nancy Baker; Marsh McLennan Agency; DJMPS CPAs and Advisors; Highview Capital Management; Towne Bank; Premier Supply, Inc.; Well Spring; and Raffaldini Vineyards  Produced by Noble Academy, a school for students with learning differences in Greensboro, NC.  https://www.nobleknights.org/

Want to hear more stories of deep friendships formed at Noble? Check out these episodes from Season 4: Episode 16: Getting in the Game (Athletics)Episode 11: Noble Family JoyEpisode 10: Always a Noble FamilyEpisodes 5 and 6: A two-parter on families who relocated from other cities/states/countries specifically so a child could attend Noble Academy Produced by Noble Academy, a school for students with learning differences in Greensboro, NC.  https://www.nobleknights.org/

What do Guilford College and Noble Academy have in common? Hear from Guilford's Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Retention talk about a school that, like Noble, offers small class sizes, values student diversity, and provides academic resources to students who learn differently. It’s exciting to imagine the potential for future collaboration! Produced by Noble Academy, a school for students with learning differences in Greensboro, NC.  https://www.nobleknights.org/

For some Noble Academy alums, playing sports taught invaluable lessons in discipline, character, and teamwork. In this episode, a 2021 graduate and a recent 2024 parent share why they appreciate what they got from athletics at Noble. Produced by Noble Academy, a school for students with learning differences in Greensboro, NC.  https://www.nobleknights.org/

Telling students with learning differences to just “try harder” can cause a lot of confusion and harm. Learners want to succeed and children want to learn to read, but not all approaches work for all kids. In this episode, a past Noble Academy parent shares how frustration moved her to look for a school with a reading program ( the Wilson Reading SystemⓇ) that could help her son. Today his favorite college class is English. (Noble Academy is one of only three WilsonⓇ Accredited Partners, and the only WilsonⓇ Accredited Partner - Best Practice Site in the Southeast region.) Produced by Noble Academy, a school for students with learning differences in Greensboro, NC.  https://www.nobleknights.org/

Students with learning differences have many paths to choose from after they graduate from Noble Academy, including college, career, gap year, and apprenticeships. In this episode, we focus on some alums who chose the college route, and in future episodes we will hear from those who chose other pathways. Produced by Noble Academy, a school for students with learning differences in Greensboro, NC.  https://www.nobleknights.org/

Our brains do a lot of work in order to learn, and a lot of mental skills happen in the background. Noble teachers help students learn to organize, prioritize, use flexible thinking, and exercise self-control. Those are executive functions, and that is the topic of today’s episode. Produced by Noble Academy, a school for students with learning differences in Greensboro, NC.  https://www.nobleknights.org/

Wherever there are families and schools, there are children who have learning differences. Wouldn’t it be great then if every city had a Noble Academy? Sadly, Greensboro is not within commuting distance for many families, and schools that provide our level of expertise and support are few and far between. So when a family in Virginia needed us, they found a clever way to work together to become a Noble family. Produced by Noble Academy, a school for students with learning differences in Greensboro, NC.  https://www.nobleknights.org/

In this joyful episode, hear why Efren Renteria, the parent who produces the Blue and Gold Chat podcast, loves volunteering at the school where his son is happy, and where he and his wife make meaningful community connections. Produced by Noble Academy, a school for students with learning differences in Greensboro, NC.  https://www.nobleknights.org/

Once you are a Noble Family, you always are a Noble Family. This episode shares just one of many examples of how mother, daughter, and son, all have had close connections to the Noble Academy community, and how a personalized program for students who learn differently can make a difference in lives. Produced by Noble Academy, a school for students with learning differences in Greensboro, NC.  https://www.nobleknights.org/