Strategies for Learning

We partner with students K-adulthood to give them the tools to become confident and independent learners and discover the joy of learning.

Smart but getting poor grades? Struggling with homework overload? Easily distracted or disorganized? Full of good ideas but can't get them down on paper? Not sure what to tackle first?

Mentorship For Teens for Academic Success 11/06/2024

Mentorship For Teens for Academic Success

Mentorship For Teens for Academic Success Mentorship for teens is closely linked to improved classroom performance, offering essential support and guidance during this pivotal stage of their lives.

Beyond High School Course - Strategies for Learning 10/09/2024

Beyond High School Course

Course Description
Beyond High School is a small-group course designed to equip students with essential skills for college success. It will focus on time management, organization, study techniques, test-taking strategies, and self-advocacy, while also honing goal-setting, financial planning, and decision-making skills.

Who is it for?
Ideal for 11th, 12th graders, and college students. This course benefits those who struggle with deadlines, test anxiety, time management, independent study, or balancing personal and academic responsibilities.

Beyond High School Course - Strategies for Learning Beyond High School is a small-group course designed to equip students with essential executive functioning skills for college success.

09/25/2024

***Upcoming Parent Workshop***
Unlocking Potential: Practical tools for parents of kids with dyslexia

RSVP TODAY https://form.jotform.com/242637504228153

Designed to support parents of struggling readers, whether diagnosed with dyslexia or not, at any age. We’ll cover key topics including:

Understanding how the dyslexic brain works
Helping your child build stronger reading skills
Exploring assistive technology tools
Leveraging your child’s strengths
Finding the right support systems
Feeling confident in tackling homework challenges together

Date: October 21st at 6:30pm PST via Zoom
Cost: FREE

5 Multisensory Tools for Virtual Math Instruction - Strategies for Learning 08/28/2024

5 Multisensory Tools for Virtual Math Instruction
In today’s digital world, virtual instruction is the norm, offering flexibility and access to quality education from anywhere. However, teaching math virtually poses unique challenges, especially for students who struggle with math. Multisensory tools can help bridge this gap, making math concepts more tangible and understandable. Here are the top five multisensory tools that can be easily integrated into any at-home learning environment.

5 Multisensory Tools for Virtual Math Instruction - Strategies for Learning By integrating these multisensory tools, you can create an engaging and effective virtual math tutoring experience.

Educational Therapy - Strategies for Learning Therapeutic Teaching 07/26/2024

What is Educational Therapy and How Does it Differ to Tutoring?

Find all the answers about Educational Therapy in our FAQ:

Educational Therapy - Strategies for Learning Therapeutic Teaching While a tutor primarily covers what a student learns, Educational Therapy also includes how a student learns.

Ways to Build Critical Thinking Skills in Children and Teens - Strategies for Learning 07/26/2024

Fostering critical thinking skills in your children is essential for their success in school and beyond. Research shows that the ability to think critically and solve problems is highly sought after in the workforce. In fact, critical thinking involves more than just memorizing facts. It includes analyzing information, asking thoughtful, open-ended questions, and using creative thinking to evaluate academic and real-life situations. To support this type of thinking at home:

Ways to Build Critical Thinking Skills in Children and Teens - Strategies for Learning Top tips for parents to help build critical thinking skills in their children and teens and set them up for success in school and beyond.

Reading Therapy - Strategies for Learning 07/19/2024

What is Reading Therapy?
Traditional literacy programs rely on whole language approaches, which emphasize learning through exposure to complete texts rather than on explicit instruction of phonics and language structure.

Reading therapy, also known as Structured Literacy offers systematic, explicit, and multisensory instruction which is crucial for struggling readers and those with learning differences.

Reading Therapy - Strategies for Learning A scientifically grounded instructional approach to literacy. It is commonly known as structured literacy instruction and is the most effective way to teach reading.

Parent Guide to Finding an Executive Functioning Coach - Strategies for Learning 07/16/2024

Parent Guide to Finding an Executive Functioning Coach - Strategies for Learning Executive functioning coach can provide students with tailored strategies to enhance their organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.

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Here are some key takeaways from our upcoming summer course, "Beyond High School."

Register today at https://strategiesforlearning.com/college-readiness-course/

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Here is what you can expect from our upcoming "Beyond High School" Course.

Registration closes in 2 weeks! Sign up Today!
https://strategiesforlearning.com/college-readiness-course/

Beyond High School Course - Strategies for Learning 06/13/2024

🧐BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL COURSE

Beyond High School is a small group course designed to equip students with the essential skills for college success. This 2-Week Course covers a wide array of skills needed for college success such as time management, organization, study skills, test-taking strategies, note-taking, and self-advocacy skills, among others. Additional skills like goal-setting, financial planning, problem-solving, and decision-making are also honed.

This course is ideal for 11th graders, 12th graders, and college students. It is particularly beneficial for teens and young adults who struggle to turn in assignments on time, experience high test-taking anxiety, have difficulty managing their time, lack independent study skills, and have difficulty navigating personal responsibilities in and out of school.

Register Today!

Beyond High School Course - Strategies for Learning Beyond High School is a small-group course designed to equip students with essential executive functioning skills for college success.

06/10/2024

Equip Your Teen for College Success with Our 'Beyond High School' Course!

Beyond High School is a small group course designed to equip students with the essential skills for college success. This 2-Week Course covers a wide array of skills needed for college success such as time management, organization, study skills, test-taking strategies, note-taking, and self-advocacy skills, among others. Additional skills like goal-setting, financial planning, problem-solving, and decision-making are also honed.

This course is ideal for 11th graders, 12th graders, and college students. It is particularly beneficial for teens and young adults who struggle to turn in assignments on time, experience high test-taking anxiety, have difficulty managing their time, lack independent study skills, and have difficulty navigating personal responsibilities in and out of school.

Register today at https://strategiesforlearning.com/college-readiness-course/

06/05/2024
How do I know my child is making progress with an Educational Therapist? - Strategies for Learning 05/23/2024

Ongoing progress reporting is a crucial aspect of understanding the gains your child is making as they work with an Educational Therapist. At Strategies for Learning, we recommend our families participate in our regular progress reporting every 3 months or 4x per year so they have a clear understanding of the progress that is being made and what the objectives are for each progress reporting period. This can be done in the form of a written progress report or a parent meeting.

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How do I know my child is making progress with an Educational Therapist? - Strategies for Learning Ongoing progress reporting is a crucial aspect of understanding the gains your child is making as they work with an educational therapist.

11/16/2023

RSVP for our upcoming parent workshop! https://strategiesforlearning.com/school-programs/workshop/

Beyond High School Course - Strategies for Learning 11/09/2023

Now Offering Small Group Courses!

Beyond High School is a 2-week (8-day) college readiness course designed to equip students with a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge essential for successful navigation of college life. The course curriculum is expansive, encompassing a wide array of topics such as goal setting, time management, study skills, test-taking strategies, note-taking, and self-advocacy skills, among others. Executive functioning skills like organization, financial planning, problem-solving, and decision-making are also honed.

Learn more by clicking the link below!

Beyond High School Course - Strategies for Learning Beyond High School is a college readiness course designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge essential for college success.

Dyscalculia: A Math Learning Disability 11/06/2023

Dyscalculia can be one possible explanation for your child’s math struggles. As a parent, it can be tough to witness your child grappling with math.

Dyscalculia: A Math Learning Disability Managing ADHD doesn't have to feel like an impossible task. Here are some actionable strategies to help your child succeed.

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