Next Step Learning Centers

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We utilize two evidence based sensory cognitive programs to strengthen student's reading and comprehension ability. After an initial reading ability evaluation,students begin a one-on-one program that is tailored to their individual needs and goals. The program targets and strengthens the sensory cognitive functions that underlie basic reading and comprehension skills, such as sight word recognition, spelling ability, oral vocabulary, and comprehensive dynamic mental imagery. Student progress is tracked through efficient in-session monitoring by our qualified instructors. Reading: Problem: Some students have developed skills in phonics and can sound out words, but they continue to have difficulty reading quickly and accurately on the page. These same students struggle to spell non-phonetic words and to build a sight word base. They sound out the word, but do not recognize the very same word later on. Solution: The Seeing Stars Program, created by Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, uses sensory cognitive instruction to develop and strengthen symbol imagery in order to increase all the component parts of reading. This includes phonemic awareness, sight word recognition, and spelling. Comprehension: Problem: Some students read fluently and accurately but can't understand or recall what they've just read. Other students focus on bits and pieces of the story, missing the forest for the trees. As such, these students struggle to follow linear language, whether it be a story, written directions, or verbal directions. Sadly, these students are often labeled inattentive and distracted. Solution: The Visualizing and Verbalizing (V/V ) program develops concept imagery the ability to form unified and dynamic mental pictures from oral and written language. Developing concept imagery enables the student not only to recall facts, but to connect ideas and synthesize hypotheses to tackle more complex questions and formulate arguments. This strengthens the student s oral and written communication skills… Read more