If you’ve noticed your child struggling in school, you’re not alone. Many parents recognize the importance of identifying factors that contribute to student success, particularly for students who may be at risk. Recent studies have shown that engagement with digital course materials can be a more significant predictor of student outcomes than demographics and educational background.
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The Importance of Early Intervention
Early intervention is key to improving student outcomes. By identifying students who are struggling early on, educators can provide targeted support to help them get back on track.
This can include additional tutoring, mentoring, or other forms of support.
Engagement is the key to unlocking student potential – Laura Lurns
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Combining Data for Better Predictions
Combining data from multiple learning tools can help schools create more accurate predictions of student achievement. This can include data from learning management systems, online courses, and other digital tools.
By analyzing this data, educators can identify areas where students may need additional support and provide targeted interventions.
Key takeaways
- Engagement Matters: Student engagement is a stronger predictor of achievement than demographics and educational background.
- Early Intervention: Early activity in digital learning tools is a strong predictor of whether a student will pass a course.
- Combining Data: Combining data from multiple learning tools allows schools to create more accurate predictions of student achievement.
Conclusion and Next Steps
In conclusion, student engagement is a critical factor in academic success. By prioritizing engagement, providing early intervention, and combining data from multiple sources, educators can help more students succeed.
Parents can also play a role by encouraging their children to take an active role in their learning and providing support at home.
By combining data from multiple sources, we can create a more complete picture of student learning and provide targeted support – Arlene
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
By working together, we can help more students unlock their full potential and achieve academic success. The Learning Success All Access Program offers a free trial that includes a personalized Action Plan – and you keep that plan even if you decide it’s not the right fit.
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Your school district must evaluate your child free of charge if you ask in writing, whatever your income and whatever the outcome (US, 34 CFR 300.111 and 300.301(b)). That route takes time and answers a different question than you do. This one starts today, from what you already know.
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A screener is a starting point, not a diagnosis. If your child might need formal accommodations (an IEP or 504 plan), or you suspect a vision, hearing or medical cause, pursue a professional evaluation too. That is the only route to those supports.
References
- International Dyslexia Association. (2025). Dyslexia Definition.
- Laura Lurns. (2022). The Five-Pillar Learning Success System.
