While reading, if your child has one or more of the following:

·       Lacks comprehension (has difficulty remembering what they just read)

·       Gets tired when reading

·       Takes a long time to complete written tasks & homework

·       Has trouble concentrating/focusing while reading

·       Lacks study skills

·       Dislikes reading & rarely reads for pleasure

·       Lacks fluency (has slow & labored reading)

·       Says words aloud while reading silently

·       Has trouble decoding (sounding out) words

·       Suffers from headaches due to reading

·       Has inadequate vocabulary

·       Has low self-esteem

Then, Dean’s Learning Center is the RIGHT choice for YOU!!!

At Dean’s Learning Center, ALL students will:

be assessed using two unique tools: ·       Reading Placement Appraisal™ (determines independent reading level, silent reading rate & vocabulary level) ·       Visagraph™ (determines reading fluency & speed)

work on a reading program tailored to their INVIDIDUAL needs while improving fluency (reading rate), comprehension, vocabulary, phonemic awareness and phonics

use a computer to work on the reading program at least 2 times a week for 45 minutes per session (complete 40 Guided Readings™)

receive motivation & positive reinforcement from their assigned instructor

receive monthly progress reports

increase their reading rate at least 50% from his or her starting rate

With an average of thirty-two sessions per student, our students experienced an average increase of 198 words per minute with an average increase of 3.64 reading grade levels.