Reading
Reading programs are based upon the results of an initial diagnostic test in combination with parental and school concerns. Students adopt a regular weekly schedule that is convenient to them for attending their sessions at the CORE Learning Center. Typically, most students attend only 3 to 5 hours per week. (A 3-hour minimum is recommended for best results.)
Students always work with a highly qualified, certified teacher in either a 1:1 setting or a 3:1 setting. Most students in grade 4 and above benefit from the 3:1 environment, as it fosters a greater sense of independence. A teacher will rotate among up to 3 students, as they work on their assigned program. The teacher will introduce a strategy or assignment and will always be readily available to answer any questions or to discuss any difficulties that a student may have. Completed work is always checked and reviewed with the student before moving on to a different assignment.
Students in 3rd grade and below work best in a 1:1 environment. A certified teacher is consistently at their side, interacting with them throughout the lesson. The type of work, needed at these age levels, usually requires more direct and immediate feedback for success. Phonics often plays a significant role in newer readers. The teacher keeps the student on task, resulting in a positive and successful session.
All reading programs involve reading strategies that increase both reading comprehension and fluency. Vocabulary is often a major part of any program, while phonics is usually most relevant for younger students. Although writing is not a major focal point of the reading program, it is incorporated into many areas of the curriculum.
Students always work with a highly qualified, certified teacher in either a 1:1 setting or a 3:1 setting. Most students in grade 4 and above benefit from the 3:1 environment, as it fosters a greater sense of independence. A teacher will rotate among up to 3 students, as they work on their assigned program. The teacher will introduce a strategy or assignment and will always be readily available to answer any questions or to discuss any difficulties that a student may have. Completed work is always checked and reviewed with the student before moving on to a different assignment.
Students in 3rd grade and below work best in a 1:1 environment. A certified teacher is consistently at their side, interacting with them throughout the lesson. The type of work, needed at these age levels, usually requires more direct and immediate feedback for success. Phonics often plays a significant role in newer readers. The teacher keeps the student on task, resulting in a positive and successful session.
All reading programs involve reading strategies that increase both reading comprehension and fluency. Vocabulary is often a major part of any program, while phonics is usually most relevant for younger students. Although writing is not a major focal point of the reading program, it is incorporated into many areas of the curriculum.
Math
Math programs can be taken independently or in conjunction with a reading program.
Very often a struggling child will have difficulties in both reading and math. The 1:1 and 3:1 options usually apply in the same manner as the reading programs. The math program focuses on stengthening basic skills that a student lacks. Very often these are skills which were introduced during an earlier grade, but were never mastered adequately. Also, we will address problems a student may be having at their current grade level, but very often these are the direct result of weak basic skills.
Many students perceive math as being more "fun" than reading. Having math as a small portion of an overall program very often helps to make reading more successful!
Very often a struggling child will have difficulties in both reading and math. The 1:1 and 3:1 options usually apply in the same manner as the reading programs. The math program focuses on stengthening basic skills that a student lacks. Very often these are skills which were introduced during an earlier grade, but were never mastered adequately. Also, we will address problems a student may be having at their current grade level, but very often these are the direct result of weak basic skills.
Many students perceive math as being more "fun" than reading. Having math as a small portion of an overall program very often helps to make reading more successful!
Writing
The writing program focuses on all aspects of the writing process and is best suited for those students who are doing well with reading skills. Emphasis is given to sentence and multi-paragraph development, as well as grammatical rules and their correct implementation. Building a more robust vocabulary is also important to becoming a better writer and is a part of all writing programs. Basic writing skills are addressed to a limited degree in all reading programs.