“In the homes of high achieving children, the academic climate of the home meshes with the academic climates found in their schools. Together they generate a series of beliefs, attitudes, skills, and motivations that lead to higher achievement of many kinds.”
—The Educational Research and Testing Service, December 2007
"Close the Distance" is an amazing achievement synchrony system that has proven to enhance students learning and behavior at school and at home. CTD is an extremely simple but powerful way for teachers and parents to work together to structure the classroom and home environments so they mesh--creating greater opportunities for our children to learn and develop.