Reading Problems
Reading problems are one of the main reasons parents turn to Accelerated Schools, and rightfully so.
The development of reading comprehension skills is the foundation of our educational curriculum and one of the most important functions of life. Learning, in our culture, is based on the ability to read. The inability to read in early grades creates an enormous gap in a student's learning rates.
Children who have difficulty learning to read may avoid that task for the rest of their lives. Many students learn to give up and believe reading is not a possibility. Telling these students, "you can do better" will only add to their sense of defeat. In the face of such stress, once eager students may act out or withdraw entirely from the learning process.
If students are behind in the development of their reading comprehension skills, the problem must be swiftly addressed. It will not "go away" without intervention.
Educators at Accelerated Schools are specifically trained to recognize reading delays and work with students individually to overcome the problem. Our proven educational methods help students improve comprehension and retention, and perhaps just as important, increase reading confidence.
Six-Week Reading Scholarship Program
Scholarships for six weeks of free individualized reading instruction in the learning center are available. Scholarships may be obtained by contacting your student's school or other professional individuals and organizations.
Learning Center Program
Our after-school Learning Center offers individualized tutoring instruction in reading comprehension, vocabulary development, math, English grammar and composition, study skills, Accelerated Thinking 5-5-5 study procedure and supervised homework for students in grades 1-12. High school credit is available. The Learning Center is open after school from mid-August until the end of May and during extended hours over the summer.