For Schools
Professional Development
Professional Development begins with understanding what teachers know and what they need to know to be successful stewards of learning for their students. When working with Little Valley Learners, we'll begin planning professional development by leveraging your curriculum, then connect it to current research in the fields of Reading Science and the Science of Learning. Signature professional development options include Reading Is Not Natural (And Other Secrets Your Brain is Hiding), Demystifying Dyslexia, and The 5-Star Warm-Up.
Literacy Coaching
Athletes improve with great coaching, and so do teachers. Little Valley Learners supports professional learning through one-on-one coaching sessions with teachers and administrators. Coaching sessions can include Q&A conversations, demonstration lessons, or lesson observation with feedback using a customizable feedback form to meet the needs of each school community.
Consulting
Not sure where to begin? Book a series of hour-long sessions with Little Valley Learners to drill down what supports your school community may need. Consultation can include general curriculum evaluation, structural or programmatic needs, or implementation of early literacy screeners.
Parent Education
Little Valley Learners also provides tailored parent education workshops to support your school's literacy initiatives, the Science of Reading, and reading development by age and grade.
For Parents
Educational Therapy Process
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Phone Consult
The process of educational therapy typically begins with a brief phone call. The consultation is a way for you, the parent or caregiver, to share what your child is struggling with and to ask questions. I will provide you with more information about myself and how I might be able to help. If we both feel that we'd like to move forward, we will schedule an intake interview and an initial assessment session.
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Intake Interview
Prior to the intake interview, you will receive a questionnaire to fill out as a guide to help me get to know you and your child better. The goal of this meeting is to build a collaborative, trusting relationship while getting to know the academic, social, and emotional strengths and weaknesses of your child. The intake interview is roughly an hour to an hour and half.
Assessment
Assessments range from informal to standardized academic assessments based on the intake, previous assessments, and the learning goals you have in mind. Assessment can take anywhere from 1 to 5 sessions, depending on the depth and breadth needed to get started. During this process, we will also engage in a variety of activities to get to know each other and build a trusting relationship. Once the assessments are complete, I will provide you with a written report with specific recommendations and goals. It is also helpful to have a follow-up meeting to review results and goals.
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Sessions
Sessions are 55 minutes long and consist of a variety of activities, instruction, games, and discussions tailored to your child's learning goals. Frequency and duration are dependent on the level of need, schedules, and progress. Please inquire about availability and pricing.
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