SERVICES
Learning needs are rarely identical. The Learning Arbor offers individualized educational support, with the focus, pace, materials, and teaching methods selected to fit the learner’s profile and goals.
Individualized Educational Intervention
Targeted instruction for learners who need additional support with academic skills. We identify priority areas, set clear goals, and adapt teaching to the learner’s current level and response to instruction.
- Individual learning goals
- Explicit instruction and guided practice
- Adapted materials and pacing
Ongoing review of progress
Reading & Structured Literacy
For learners who need support developing accurate, fluent reading and spelling. Where appropriate, instruction may draw on Structured Literacy and Science of Reading principles.
- Phonological and phonemic awareness
- Letter–sound relationships and phonics
- Decoding and encoding
- Syllable patterns and word parts
- Reading fluency and accuracy
- Vocabulary and comprehension
Lexercise-Supported Structured Literacy (External Resource)
For learners who may benefit from a structured, research-informed literacy program, The Learning Arbor can incorporate Lexercise resources where appropriate to the learner’s needs and the agreed service plan. Lexercise offers structured literacy tools and support for reading and spelling intervention. The choice of materials and approach will depend on the learner’s profile, goals, and progress.
Writing & Spelling Support
Support for learners who find written language difficult, with attention to the underlying skills required for accurate spelling and clearer written expression.
- Spelling patterns and dictation
- Sentence construction
- Written organization
- Handwriting-related academic strategies where appropriate
Mathematics & Foundational Academic Skills
Instruction to strengthen specific foundational concepts and address gaps that interfere with classroom learning.
- Number sense and basic operations
- Math facts and calculation strategies
- Understanding mathematical language
- Breaking multi-step tasks into manageable steps
- Word-problem strategies
Learning Support for Diverse Needs
Individualized educational strategies for learners with varied developmental, attention, communication, or learning profiles. Goals are selected according to the learner’s educational needs.
- Task structure and sequencing
- Attention and engagement supports
- Visual supports and multisensory practice when appropriate
- Strategies that build participation and independence
Educational Assessment & Progress Monitoring
Individualized educational strategies for learners with varied developmental, attention, communication, or learning profiles. Goals are selected according to the learner’s educational needs.
- Task structure and sequencing
- Attention and engagement supports
- Visual supports and multisensory practice when appropriate
- Strategies that build participation and independence
Parent Collaboration
Families bring essential knowledge about their child. We welcome communication to understand priorities, share progress, and suggest practical ways to reinforce learning between sessions.
- Goal discussions
- Progress updates
- Practical home-practice suggestions
- Collaboration with educators when agreed by the family
