So much more than tutoring: RISE One-to-One

There are numerous options when it comes to tutoring. However, if you have a student with learning differences like dyslexia or ADHD, the depth of support available in RISE One-to-One can make all the difference. (RISE = Research-informed Individualized Student Education).

RISE One-to-One Program Highlights 

Here are some key features and what you can expect in our one-to-one explicit instruction program. In your intake interview, our team will discuss how we can make this program work best for your child.  

What to Expect  

• Intake interview. LDS assesses a student’s learning needs, program fit, scheduling, and funding. Families share educational documents. LDS reviews to determine learning needs and priorities.   
• Your child receives focused support in both
  • Foundational skills – literacy and/or math (often a focus from grades 1-5)
  • School skills – executive function, self-regulation for learning, studying, homework and coursework (often a focus from grades 6-12).
• Individualized. Expert instructors develop personalized learning plans (called a RISE Learning Plan). They draw from an extensive library of curricula and resources. These plans are based on student assessment, data and learning goals.  
• Executive Function Skills. Students work on strategies to support executive function skills. They include working memory, attention, planning, and organization. Students use these skills for test preparation, note-taking, and studying.  
• Technology. Instructors use educational and assistive technology and social robotics. They integrate them into sessions where appropriate.  
• Case Managers. Every student is assigned to a case manager. The case manager supports students and families and coaches instructors. They will be your primary contact for questions, progress and reporting throughout the year. 

Progress Monitoring 

• Standardized Assessments. Instructors use these to inform learning goals. They also help us develop interventions.   
• Social Emotional Goals. LDS identifies, develops and reports on social and emotional goals. This supports students’ learning and confidence.  
• Ongoing Assessments. Instructors use ongoing assessments. They help us track learning progress.  
• Session Snapshots. Families receive a session snapshot after each session.  
• Reporting. Families receive a report on learning goals and progress. They get this mid-year and at the end of the school year.   

Extra Supports 

Families can request extra support.

• LDS can, at your request, share learning progress with your child’s school and other professionals. 
• LDS can collaborate with specialists to support your child’s learning needs.  
• LDS can provide support with IEP development and talking to the school team. 

If you have questions about our specialized learning support, RISE One-to-One, please contact us.

– Virginia Van Zee, Lead Case Manager

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