Does Your Student
Need Academic Help? |
Welcome to the AMERICAN CENTER for
LEARNING! |
We specialize in individualized after school
educational programs for children, teens, and adults who need
or want remedial help, enrichment, or sharpening of basic skills. |
| We offer the following programs: |
| Diagnostic Assessment: We like to start with a thorough battery of tests to discover both strengths and weaknesses by specific skill area as well as by grade level. We also do vision and auditory screenings for indications of physical problems. |
Writing (K-12+):
Focuses on the "writing process," and
is designed to help the students think, organize, and express
themselves clearly on paper. Students study rules of grammar
and mechanics, sentence expansion techniques, and different
styles of writing. |
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| Basic
Reading (K-12+): For
students who are falling behind or having difficulty with reading.
We focus on the basic skills of phonics, vocabulary and comprehension.
Our program also works successfully for students with learning
disabilities like dyslexia or with attention deficit disorder.
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Advanced Reading
(7-12+): An accelerated
learning program to develop comprehension and vocabulary skills.
Students learn critical reading and thinking skills, how to
analyze and synthesize data, and how to effectively apply these
skills. |
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| Basic Math (K-12+): Covers mastery of basic skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions. Includes word problem skills and hands-on manipulative matierials. |
Algebra/Geometry
(7-12): All major algebra skills covered from
variables and equations to quadratic functions for both regular
and honors students. We coordinate with the school's textbooks
while incorporating our own prescriptive curriculum. |
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Spanish (Ages 5-12):
Offered in partnership with Berlitz Languages, Inc. These small
group programs provide engaging, activity-based, age-appropriate
instruction. Listening and speaking skills are emphasized along
with reading and writing where appropriate. |
English As A Second
Language (K-12+): In addition to basic reading
skills, we include broader language arts skills such as conversation,
listening, and writing. We have worked successfully with students
and parents with many different primary languages, including
Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Tagalog. |
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| Study Skills (Grades 6-12+): Improve study habits increase grades by developing better skills in time management, organization, note taking, effective use of textbooks, speed reading and test-taking strategies. | Homework Assistance (Grades 7-12+): Specialized tutoring in specific subject areas including biology, chemistry, physics, algebra 1 and 2, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. | |||
| PSAT, SAT & ACT Test Prep (10-12): Customized program to improve verbal and math skills and learn test-taking strategies. Students practice on official SAT I tests and attend classes of direct instruction. Computer analysis of strengths and weaknesses is provided. Individual and group programs are available. |
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Special Features of the above
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