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A stable, long-tenured staff of Reading/LD Specialists who can remediate the causes for reading and learning problems. |
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High staff turnover. |
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Diagnostic and progress testing designed by the Director of READ, a certified Reading Specialist since 1999. |
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Testing by teachers not qualified as diagnosticians. |
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Customized remedial programs designed to address the special needs of each student. |
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Reliance on "canned" programs regardless of individual needs. |
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Assignment to the one specialist best suited to work with the student. |
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Whichever teacher happens to be scheduled. |
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One-to-one remediation. |
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Small group tutoring / coaching. |
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Intrinsic motivation: consistent, supportive relationship with specialist and the Director with emphasis on building self-concept through skill enhancement and positive reinforcement. |
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Extrinsic motivation: prizes, etc. |
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Credentials needed to deal with special learning problems such as LD, ADD. |
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Not certified to deal with special learning problems. |
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Broad-spectrum educational philosophy (simultaneous teaching of all language arts). |
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Reading taught independently from other language arts areas. |
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An established network of medical and psychological professionals who, when needed, can help bring students to their full potential. |
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Staffing by certified teachers in any field, not reading specialists. |
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No contract: open-ended arrangement. Client free to conclude services at any time. |
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Signed contract for specific program length. |
