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The California Learning Strategies Center is a think tank empowering parents to get their children the education they deserve, inside and outside the classroom.
CD's --Available April 2008:
Getting Your High-Ability Math Student the Education He or She Needs. . . Even in Public School (K-5)The needs of high-ability math students are increasingly being left behind in the classroom, as teachers are forced by NCLB to focus their attention on low-performing students. This program is packed with information to help you keep your child challenged and interested in math, both inside and outside the classroom:
- The myths schools tell parents about educating gifted math students -- and how to respond
- What the newest research concludes about appropriately educating high-ability math students
Innovative approaches some school districts and teachers are using to teach high-ability math students
Options for parents to supplement and enrich their child's math education in the classroom and at home. These include creating alternative homework, long-distance learning opportunities, the best computer programs and challenge math books, camps for gifted students, math competitions, creating math clubs, and finding math mentors.
You'll finish this program with a wealth of resources and ideas!
Meeting the Needs of Your Talented Reader/Writer (K-5)
Too often, kids who are above-level readers and writers are left to develop their talents on their own. This program will discuss options for encouring and developing your child's reading and writing talents, both in the classroom and at home. We'll discuss a wide range of resources and approaches used by school districts, teachers, and parents. These include teacher- and parent-run literature circles, author visits, district-wide author fairs, parent-run book clubs, the best reading lists for advanced readers, young writer communities, author mentors, reading and writing competitions, publishing options for young writers, and more.
We also offer these programs as in-person seminars for parent groups; call 805-642-6686 for more information.
Cost per CD is $29, two or more, $25. To order, call 805-642-6686.
Consulting Services
Is your child an advanced math student, a talented writer, or an above-level reader?
Schools rarely provide these students with the stimulation, challenge, and knowledge they need to develop and enjoy their abilities. But finding resources that are both fun and appropriately challenging for your child, while working with your child's teacher and school to get his or her needs met in the classroom, can be time-consuming and frustrating.
Talk to us about your child's strengths and interests, and we'll provide you with a multitude of individualized resources and suggestions -- including books, computer programs, websites, publishing opportunities, mentors, video classes, distance learning programs, competitions, workbooks, games, reading lists and camps -- to help your child develop his or her strengths, both inside and outside the classroom.
We'll also give you the information you need about gifted children (including research findings about ability grouping, acceleration, curriculum compacting, homework, etc.) to help you discuss your child's needs with teachers, so that you can work together to provide an appropriate in-class program for your child. Additionally, we can draft letters to teachers, schools, and school districts to help you advocate for your child.
For further information, including rates, call 805-642-6686, or e-mail Susan.Goodkin@learningstrategiescenter.com.
Upcoming Seminars
Your High School Brain: An Owner's Guide
Your Middle School Brain: An Owner's Guide
Give your children the tools they need to make learning easier and more fun!
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