RISE Now tailors our Research-informed Individualized Student Education (RISE) to the needs of adults with suspected or diagnosed learning differences. The program is individualized to support adults in achieving their specific learning, education, or employment goals through targeted support and intervention.
Adults (aged 18+) with suspected or diagnosed learning differences who are looking for individualized support in the area of literacy, numeracy, or executive functioning skills.
RISE Now sessions are offered in person or online via our interactive online platform. In person sessions are available at our East Vancouver Learning Centre or North Vancouver Learning Center.
Sessions are scheduled on a weekly basis based on student and instructor availability. The length of the program is dependent on the needs of the individual student and is identified during the intake process.
Our typical hours of services are Monday through Friday 9 am to 7 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm.
RISE Now is specifically designed for adult learning and developed based on the needs, skills, and goals of the learner. The RISE Now program pairs adult learners with a specialized and compassionate instructor to work towards their career, education, or life goals in the following areas:
The RISE Now sessions are scheduled weekly or twice weekly based on learner need and individual program goals, and program fees are offered on a sliding scale based on individual/household income.
To apply for the program, click on the apply now button below to complete the online application form. Once we have received your form, a member of the Student and Family Services team will be in contact with you to schedule an intake.
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We operate on a sliding scale fee model to ensure our services are accessible to all. Internal bursaries will be made available for individuals/families who qualify. Please contact us for more information.
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Thank you to our generous donors, sponsors and funders who make it possible for us to provide bursaries and affordable programs.
If you would like to contribute to our bursary fund, please consider making a monthly or one time donation.
Donate Now Contact UsIn our Research-informed Individualized Student Education at Home (RISE at Home) program, students across BC learn virtually via our secure online systems one-to-one with a qualified instructor through reading intervention, language-based learning, tutoring, and homework support.
In our Research-informed Individualized Student Education (RISE) program, students work one-to-one with a qualified instructor on ongoing, learning support, remedial instruction, tutoring and homework support.
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Our donors play a vital role in sustaining our programming. We are so grateful for their continued support of children and youth in our community with learning differences.