LITERACY
Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut's
Literacy and Education Center - New Britain, CT
https://mydsact.org/ds-act-literacy-and-education-center/
Literacy Learning CT - Norwalk, CT
https://www.literacylearningct.com/
Run by our very own 21 Strong family, Sheryl Knapp
Literacy and Education Center - New Britain, CT
https://mydsact.org/ds-act-literacy-and-education-center/
- TUTORING SERVICES
- Students age five through adulthood are taught one-to-one or in small groups by a certified special education teacher with additional training in reading intervention. Direct and explicit instruction is delivered one to three times per week, based on the availability of services. Cost varies, depending on DS ACT membership status and need, but the basic hourly rate is $60/hour. Scholarships may be available.
- EVALUATION SERVICES
- Parents and school districts who are seeking independent evaluation of a student’s reading program are provided with a comprehensive report that includes the present level of performance and recommendations for improved instruction.
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- We offer individual and group professional development programming and short-term mentoring support to school personnel tailored their needs.
Literacy Learning CT - Norwalk, CT
https://www.literacylearningct.com/
Run by our very own 21 Strong family, Sheryl Knapp
- EVALUATIONS
- Instructional needs assessments
- Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)
- Comprehensive literacy evaluations
- REMEDIATION
- Individual instruction utilizing Orton-Gillingham and other systematic, sequential, multi-sensory, and evidence-based approaches, targeted to address identified needs — while also capitalizing on strengths
- Coordinated interventions to complement school instruction
- CONSULTATION
- Comprehensive record review
- Evaluation of current/prospective literacy programs
- Participation at school PPT/IEP meetings
- IEP (Individualized Educational Program) development
- Program and progress monitoring
- School collaboration
- Referrals to diagnostic services and/or service providers
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