LT Learning Labs are designed to give families and caregivers a deeper look into topics of interest to members of our community. A variety of topics are addressed and material is presented by members of the school administration, teachers, the wellness team, and others. Past Learning Labs are archived here for reference.
We welcome ideas for future topics and nominations for presenters, whether LT staff, parents, or outside experts. Please reach out to Elian Maritz (elian.maritz@gmail.com) or Learning Lab (learninglab@ludlowtaylor.org)
What’s in a Score? A Caregiver’s Guide to School Assessments
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12:00–1:00pm
Presenters: Principal Miller and Ms. Lisa Broom
As the first term wraps up and assessment results start coming home, join Principal Miller and Ms. Broom for a plain-language guide to the tests your child takes at L-T, including iReady and DIBELS: what each one measures, how to read the results, why scores can shift, and how to use them to support your child at home.
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/
Dr. Gan: Holding the Line with Love
Friday, November 6, 2026, 12:00–1:00pm
Presenter: Dr. Oron Gan, School Psychologist
Setting limits is one of the hardest and most important parts of parenting, especially as kids face new pressures from screens, friends, and growing independence. Dr. Gan will discuss why consistent boundaries help children feel safe, how to respond when your child pushes back, and practical strategies for staying calm, connected, and confident when you have to say no.
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/
Inside Arts & Letters, LT’s New Reading Curriculum
Friday, December 4, 2026, 12:15–1:00pm
Presenters: Ms. Rose and Assistant Principal Sandy Watson
This year, L-T is piloting Arts & Letters, a new English language arts curriculum that builds reading, writing, and vocabulary through rich texts, fine art, and topics connected to science and social studies. Learn why L-T joined the pilot, what a typical lesson looks like, how the rollout is going, and how to support your child’s reading and writing at home.
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/
Dr. Gan: Navigating Friendships
Friday, January 8, 2027, 12:00–1:00pm
Presenter: Dr. Oron Gan, School Psychologist
Friendships bring children some of their greatest joys and hardest moments. Dr. Gan will share how friendships develop at different ages, how to support your child through social ups and downs without jumping in to fix everything, and how to have open conversations that build empathy, confidence, and resilience.
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/
Have a question for one of our presenters? We encourage you to send questions in advance so presenters can address them during the session.
