Academic Services
Executive functioning deficits often manifest themselves in academic tasks such as reading comprehension, written expression, and test taking. Those who struggle with executive functioning weaknesses often have a hard time with drawing on their prior knowledge as they read. In addition, these individuals can often have difficulty with interpreting words, drawing inferences, and processing essential information. Another area of difficulty these individuals face is knowing how to prioritize which parts of a text are useful for a given assignment. These particular areas are difficult for those with EF deficits because writing requires students to plan, engage in flexible thinking (paraphrasing the topic), organize, prioritize, and utilize text sources. Students with EF deficits may also be poor test-takers. This is often due to the fact that they are unable to prioritize which information to study when preparing for a test. Once they begin a test, they are often unable to prioritize tasks, plan responses, or monitor their time. At Effective Educational and Therapeutic Services, we utilize our special education and clinical backgrounds to develop an individualized approach to best support our clients with various learning struggles.
Executive Functioning Support
Executive functioning deficits often manifest themselves in academic tasks such as reading comprehension, written expression, and test taking. Those who struggle with executive functioning weaknesses often have a hard time with drawing on their prior knowledge as they read. In addition, these individuals can often have difficulty with interpreting words, drawing inferences, and processing essential information. Another area of difficulty these individuals face is knowing how to prioritize which parts of a text are useful for a given assignment. These particular areas are difficult for those with EF deficits because writing requires students to plan, engage in flexible thinking (paraphrasing the topic), organize, prioritize, and utilize text sources. Students with EF deficits may also be poor test-takers. This is often due to the fact that they are unable to prioritize which information to study when preparing for a test. Once they begin a test, they are often unable to prioritize tasks, plan responses, or monitor their time.
At Effective Educational and Therapeutic Services, we utilize our special education and clinical backgrounds to develop an individualized approach to best support our clients with various learning struggles.
Subject-Specific Intervention
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Reading Intervention
Our academic interventionists are certified special education teachers who provide targeted intervention in the area of reading and literacy. Reading instruction is designed to address difficulties in decoding, encoding, and fluency with a highly structured, prescriptive and systematic approach. Comprehension instruction is direct and explicit, focusing on the literal, inferential and evaluative meaning of texts. In addition, our academic interventionists are trained in many evidence-based reading and literacy programs that can specifically target a client’s reading needs.
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Writing Support
Components of effective writing include grammatical skill, compositional skill, and domain knowledge. Our academic interventionists help clients develop an understanding of the different types of writing as well as features of effective writing such as focus, organization, elaboration, conventions and style.
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Math Support
Students who experience difficulty with working memory, numerical reasoning, and applied problem solving often need targeted intervention and specialized instruction to support mathematical success. Our math interventionists support students in all grade levels to specifically target their areas of challenge, which in turn, develops understanding and overall confidence in the subject content.
College Support
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SAT Prep
We understand that “high stakes” tests can be a source of anxiety and stress for many of our clients. Our SAT support is tailored specifically to each student’s individualized learning needs. This 1:1 support consists of an overview of the test, goal setting, test basics, and time management strategies. Through direct instruction, students are exposed to all aspects of the math and language arts portions of the test. Math instruction consists of algebra, geometry, pre calc, data analysis, and numeric problem solving. Language arts support consists of long and dual passage analysis, and grammar use strategies.
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College application process
The college admissions process can be overwhelming for many students, and can be especially challenging for those with learning differences. Many of our clients struggle with a number of executive functioning challenges like task initiation, time management, and organization. These challenges, compounded with difficulties in written expression and an overwhelming feeling of anxiety, lead many of our students to feel avoidant of the process as a whole. Our individually tailored approach meets each student where they are and breaks down this seemingly daunting undertaking into manageable steps. Students are empowered to be accountable with the process as we support them through a systematic approach with chunking each task incrementally and providing manageable deadlines. College Essay Support is provided within the college application process, as many students require direct, explicit guided literary instruction.
IEP and 504 Services
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Educational Plans
Many children/adolescents who suffer from deficits in executive functioning and/or social skills often qualify for special education services offered through their school. In order to help children and families navigate the special education process, we provide educational consulting services for families of students with learning differences, 504 plans, and IEP’s (Individualized Education Plans).
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Transition
As students continue to receive support based on IEP services, transition planning becomes an important area of development. We help students maximize their potential based on preferences, interests, and abilities for post secondary education, career, and independent living.
In order to support transition planning for students with IEP’s, we provide consulting services in the area of transition compliance, supporting the development of comprehensive transition services and individualized transition plans to meet the continuum of identified post secondary needs.
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Educational Advisement
To support families and individuals with learning differences, navigate the ppt process, and encourage active participation and self determination skills, we offer the following services:
Comprehensive educational records review
Detailed analysis and breakdown of the IEP
Assessments to help individuals understand their learning styles, interests, and possible career paths
Connecting students and parents with the appropriate community, agencies, educational, and social/ emotional supports necessary for their individual needs
A detailed explanation of one’s educational rights in regards to an IEP and/or 504