ACADEMIC SUPPORT ROAD MAP
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Our kids' social and academic needs are often a moving target. Each year will present new challenges and sometimes parents need extra help. Due to current events, many parents have had to take more responsibility in homeschooling. Here's an article that could help you find some resources to make it easier. Educational and Sensory-Friendly Online Resources for Children with Autism
Below is a list of some local businesses whose expertise can help with social and/or academic stumbling blocks. It is my hope that this list will continue to grow to meet the needs of our Lehigh Valley families.
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Providers:
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New Go Peer
Services: Search online for local college students who tutor in just about every subject.
Website: https://gopeer.org/
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Aveanna has been working in various capacities in both homes and schools for several years. With the current state of the pandemic, we are adjusting our services to support facilities and individuals, while supporting their education needs. Through our Wellness Program, we can work with districts to keep faculty and students safe, once in-person learning begins again. In the meantime, we are providing an 1:1 Education Coach ( paraprofessional) to those students who are virtually learning. This helps keep a child engaged and focused, while completing assignments, and not getting left behind.
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ESU Special Education Program, class SPED215 will be offering free tutoring for students with special needs to provide experiences for our future special ed. teachers and a free support for families. For more info, click on
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DZif9uhm9WqCirrXa7Nk2JQ3jd5vpeIx/view
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Kara Fremont
Client Relations Director
Where: 1 Belmont Ave | Suite 200 | Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Phone: 484.467.8714
Email: Kara.Fremont@Aveanna.com
Smart Spot Educational Services, LLC (private pay)
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Tutoring: grades PK-6- individual and small group programs for foundation skills for reading writing and math.
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Teacher Training- schools can contract for professional learning. (Professional learning can be written into IEP under staff supports)
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Parent Training- parents can attend individual or small group trainings on ABA
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Bridge Program- on a waitlist for early intervention? don't have a diagnosis yet but your child is not making milestones? don't want to lose precious time. Set up short-term-ABA support until your services are in place.
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Games for social/academic learning- Supports friendships, social skills, and embedded academics
Contact: Beth Lang, MEd BCBA- PA Level II Special Education Teacher
Where: Coopersburg, PA (Some travel)
​Website: www.smartspotlearning.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smartspotlearning
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Sylvan Learning Center
Our tutors in Easton, PA use a personal approach and interactive technology to help kids learn math, reading, writing, SAT prep and more. Can help kids with dyslexia.
Call: (610) 250-7110
Address: 4013 William Penn Highway, Easton, Pennsylvania, PA 18045
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SylvanLearningEaston/
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Sayegh Pediatric Therapy Services, PC
All learners need sound reading instruction, and struggling readers require interventions to help them succeed. The reading teacher will assess the strengths and needs of the student, then work to develop lessons that are engaging, motivating and deliver exactly what your child needs to help him or her achieve reading goals. Lessons contain elements of phonological awareness, phonics and decoding, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. The reading teacher will also incorporate read aloud, shared, guided and independent reading experiences to promote balanced literacy. Resources and models will be shared with parents to encourage a supportive partnership for the student to obtain optimal achievement. Please choose the "Reading Therapy" link to review our staff.
Email: info@sayeghpts.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sayeghpts/
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Via Reading Together at Home
​There's no doubt that reading is a core skill. One of Via of the Lehigh Valley's services includes a free in-home reading program where a therapist comes weekly to help build reading skills for your child.
An adult needs to join the 1 hr weekly session.
Ages: 0-5 yrs old and must reside in Allentown
Contact: Marie Andrew, Director of Child Services by
Email: Director@LehighChildrensAcademy.com or call 610-841-5801.
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Wyzant
It's a search engine of finding qualified, local tutors in math, English, Science, SAT preparation, etc. Rates are covered privately. There are reviews available online from previous clients. Many of these tutors work with children with Autism, ADHD, and other disabilties.
Website: https://www.wyzant.com/