Academic Intervention and Coaching
Learning is challenging, but not impossible. Using developmentally appropriate strategies, individualized according to their strengths, each student will learn how to reframe their concept of learning and studying.
learning to read and reading to learn
Teaching reading is an art and a science. Research evidence tells us that direct instruction in decoding the English language enables greater access and fluency in reading which leads to greater comprehension. Using the Orton-Gillingham approach, students will begin to enjoy reading and will be motivated to learn. Students will be guided through the different levels of thinking to learn to analyze, evaluate, and create knowledge.
writing with joy
Writing is a multi-faceted skill which demands many sub-skills like working memory, orthographic ability, organization and planning, and word recall. It requires the writer to have fluency in switching back and forth between seeing the big picture and the details within it. The student will understand the nature of writing, identify strengths and further areas to strengthen, and use strategies that results in a product high in quality and pride.
Executive Function Coaching
Each student can work to cultivate executive function skills. Some are more adept at it than others. This program is offered to help every student at any age to gain awareness of these skills and begin to use them to develop their sense of being with the world around them.
succeeding in elementary, middle school and high school
Each student can work to cultivate executive function skills. Some are more adept at it than others. This program is offered to help every student at any age to gain awareness of these skills and begin to use them to develop their sense of being with the world around them.
preparing for College transition
Young adults transitioning to college will need to manage effortful control and executive functions skills to succeed in higher education. This 8-week program introduces the young adult to the skills of awareness, reframing, resourcing, and problem-solving within the college setting.
Empowered Transitions™
Cultivating wisdom and resilience for college and educational success
School Consultations
Creating ecosystems not egosystems
Based on University of Chicago’s study on academic success, we will work together to create a school culture that enhances student engagement and love for learning.
Parent Coaching
It takes a village to raise the young mind today. In the educational ecosystem, parents are significant members of the village.
coaching your child
Parents are given tools and strategies to enable their child’s executive function skills and cultivate them in the home setting. Further coaching is offered to help integrate these skills with the school setting.
Communicating with your child
Parents are supported and equipped with communication strategies to create long-lasting and trusting relationships with their young adult during challenging adolescent years.
Teacher Training
increasing teacher efficacy
Novice and veteran teachers benefit from workshops that address their needs: classroom management, academic tiered supports, effective teaching practices, among many others, to engage which lead to increased achievement.