Diagnostic Testing
We give every student at The Reading & Math Center
an individual evaluation to help us pinpoint their specific
academic strengths and weaknesses. The reading diagnosis,
for example, includes tests in sight vocabulary, phonics,
word attack, silent reading comprehension, oral reading,
vocabulary and reading rate. In-depth testing is given
in mathematics, English grammar, and spelling. This
in-depth testing is essential to the program's success.
We also offer our parents psychological (I.Q.) testing
consisting of the WISC-III, WAIS-R, Slosson Intelligence
Test, and the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test to determine
the potential of your child.
Parent Conference
After testing, we will make an appointment with you,
our parents, to come in and review the results of the
testing. At this time, you will be presented with a
clear and concise report on your child's academic performance.
This report will detail where they are and where they
need to be, and give you realistic expectations about
how to close the gap between the two. You are presented
with the results and a written report detailing our
recommendations on how we can help. Then you decide
what you want us to do.
You are also given a opportunity to become familiar
with the facilities and the materials used, and are
encouraged to ask questions about The Reading &
Math Center.
Individual / Prescriptive Learning Plan
Upon evaluation of the testing results, a "prescriptive"
instruction plan is uniquely designed for your student.
This program is initiated exactly at the student's point
of need - no time is wasted re-teaching the materials
that the student has already mastered. The activities
are planned based on daily evaluation of the student's
progress. In this manner, each day's activities present
the precise amount of challenge and instruction your
child needs to succeed.
Individual / Small Group Instruction
The Reading & Math Center provides a positive learning
environment. We maintain a ratio of three or fewer students
per instructor. This helps eliminate competition and
fear of failure allowing your student an optimal climate
for success. Each of the Center's instructors are trained
in Dr. Pearson's methods on the use of interesting and
diverse instructional materials. This variety of tried-and-true
techniques, coupled with positive encouragement, give
your student(s) that extra boost they need to succeed.
We also offer private 1-on-1 classes to give your student
intensive instruction to help them bridge the gap.
Periodic Check-Ups & Progress Reports
We give your student(s) periodic post-tests to determine
their progress. Each test is evaluated and interpreted
with reports mailed to both parents. In addition to
progress scores, we also provide helpful information
concerning goals and recommendations for further instruction.
In providing this service, we help keep our parents
abreast of current progress and reward the student with
postive reinforcements.
It is extremely inspiring for your student(s) to see
how much progress they are making. We keep them well
informed that their hard work is paying off, and you
will see it in the smiles on their faces and their increased
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