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Neuroaffirming Learning Support

Our Research-informed Individualized Student Education (RISE) meets the unique needs of each individual learner with learning or brain-based differences, aged 3 to adult.

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What We Do

Through our one-to-one specialized learning support, LDS empowers unique learners to recognize their own strengths, gain confidence, and achieve lifelong confidence and success inside and outside the classroom. In “Josh’s story” Jennifer and Donna share their son’s story, and how working with LDS helped him realize his potential and discover his superpowers.

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Why LDS?

Since 1970, LDS has been delivering transformational support programs that span the full development cycle and target student-specific learning needs. Our expanding RISE programs are progress monitored and aligned with BC’s Core Competencies and research-based curricula. They are designed to be holistic, individualized, inclusive, technology-enabled, and classroom integrated. With the support of our education and technology partners, donors, corporate sponsors, and community partners, we can meet the unique needs of all learners including those with suspected or diagnosed learning disabilities (clinical term) like dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, processing disorders, and learning challenges that may be related to ADHD or to ASD/autism.

Experienced, specialized instructors

Our highly qualified, passionate instructors include BC-Certified Teachers, Special Education Assistants, Orton-Gillingham certified instructors, Speech Language Pathologists, Inclusive Education Instructors, Occupational Therapists, Certified Early Childhood Educators and more!

Individualized, resource-intensive support

A customized learning plan is designed for each student by our specialized team. This includes our Lead Case Manager and a carefully matched instructor.

Technology-enhanced

We consistently integrate leading assistive technologies in innovative ways into our customized programs to improve and more deeply personalize the learning process for our students.

Proven results

Our multi-year studies with UBC show that LDS RISE students are progressing on average by up to an astounding 1.5 grade levels each year and reporting significant increases in confidence and self-esteem.

Accessible and inclusive

We design our physical and virtual spaces and programs with inclusivity top-of-mind. Our sliding fee scale ensures that students of all ages and backgrounds can access our learning support.

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Featured Instructor

With many years of experience working with ESL learners and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Evalyn is committed to creating inclusive learning environments. She holds a Bachelor’s in Secondary Education, a Master’s in Teaching English Language Arts, and a PhD in Reading Education, and continues to expand her knowledge in TESL. She brings this blend of lived experience and professional expertise to her role at LDS.

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My experience with LDS started after Grade 5. At that time, I was struggling with math really badly. Thankfully, I ended up with Jennifer, who helped me with all of my homework and math problems. The atmosphere at LDS was always inviting, and the staff welcomed the students. I don’t have that much of a hard time with math anymore, and I’m glad that I got help from Jennifer.

Eva, Former LDS Student

Our whole experience at LDS, from the one-to-one instructors to every interaction with the LDS Learning Centre staff, was exceptional. I heartily recommend it, and we will return for additional programs in the future!

Trudy, Mother of an LDS student

Jennifer is so patient with my daughter and has so many great ways to get her engaged in her work. My daughter can be resistant and distracted, so that’s no easy task! With the session online, it’s lovely to hear the laughter and also the progress. Jennifer is truly a skilled teacher, and we’re so grateful to have her work with us.

Naomi, Mother of a one-to-one student

My daughter loves working with Missy and is always excited for her lesson. With the previous private tutoring, my daughter always begged me before every session to skip the lesson, but she has never asked to skip a session with Missy. It is such a relief that we have found LDS and your amazing Instructors. Thank you.

Sarah, Parent of a one-to-one instruction student

Eliah did an amazing job connecting with my son, who was very reticent and unsure about specialized instruction at first. He always came out of his sessions happy, and seemed much more confident overall, as well as feeling his math skills improved. Thank you so much, Eliah, for making a real difference in Adam’s life this year!

Jessica, Mother of a one-to-one instruction student

My son has really enjoyed working with Alison. Alison has been amazing at keeping him engaged and making the lessons fun. We have found that the one-to-one instruction has helped with his learning tremendously, and he has learned tricks that help him remember words and sounds. We look forward to continuing our lessons throughout the summer.

Tania, Mother of a one-to-one instruction student

We believe that every individual should be empowered to achieve greatness their way.

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