Sylvan Learning Center:
Sylvan Learning Center Founded in 1979 Personalized instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, homework support and test preparation 1,100 learning centers in North America Sylvan Learning was ranked #67 in Franchise Times magazine's "Top 200 Systems"
Engagement Activities:
Engagement Activities Tutoring children with learning disabilities Learned how to help children with disabilities in school Content: Reading, beginner reading, math
Participant Demographic:
Participant Demographic Age: 7-11 Students with learning disabilities: 15 Ethnic background: White, black, Haitian, Indian Languages spoken: English, Haitian-Creole, Hindi Specific Learning Disabilities under IDEA: “Specific learning disability means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations, including conditions such as perceptual disabilities, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia, and developmental aphasia.”
Service in Action:
Service in Action
Perceptions of Differences:
Perceptions of Differences Initial thoughts Thoughts now Impact of experiences
Connections to Course:
Connections to Course EEX 4242 : Teaching Exceptional Students in Secondary Settings Learning Disabilities: -45-50% of students have a LD -Reading is the most common LD -Dyscalculia characteristics
Civic Engagement/Reflection:
Civic Engagement/Reflection Volunteering Service Learning Learning about disabilities Teachers in society
Teachers in Action!!:
Lauren Rew Teachers in Action!!