Research Institute for Learning and Development

Changing the culture of classrooms for all learners and training teachers and parents to teach effective Learning strategies and to foster resilience, positive self-concept, and strong effort in all students. The Development, evaluation, and promotion of strategies for successful Learning and effective teaching through Research, program Development, dissemination of instructional materials, teacher training, professional Development, and scholarship support for educational services.

Educational therapy (et) is one-on-one strategy instruction customized to meet each student's unique Learning needs. Et is grounded in the unique therapeutic relationship that develops between each student and the educational therapist. While assessments are not required for accessing our services, our educational therapists are trained to interpret neuropsychological and/or educational evaluations to provide appropriate instruction. Generally, students meet with their educational therapists once or twice weekly during the school year. After 6-8 sessions, a parent conference is held to review progress, make sure the "match" is working, and address goals. When appropriate, our educational therapists will communicate with teachers, collaborate with the special education team, attend school meetings, and share information about the student's progress, upcoming assignments, and strategies. Educational therapy is designed to help students develop a more realistic understanding of who they are as learners, adopt a strategic approach to managing academic other responsibilities, increase motivation to engage with their work and persist when challenged, develop and apply strategies that address areas of challenge in a supportive environment and reduce the stress and anxiety associated with school.