DO YOUR CHILDREN UNDERSTAND HOW TO ...

distinguish the main idea of a passage from its details? interpret fiction?
ascertain tone and attitude? infer information? identify recurring themes?
use context to learn new words? preview a chapter?

Now you can get the answers to these important questions with ...
"ACUITY"

CTB/McGraw-Hill's highly acclaimed reading comprehension assessment program for students in grades 3 - 8.  Acuity is the most comprehensive, flexible, relevant, and accurate reading comprehension assessment that we have seen in the past five years. It is completely correlated to California Standards and Benchmarks, the basis for instruction and evaluation (i.e. grades) in California.   This is significant because Acuity identifies specific, relevant reading comprehension skill gaps that will impair your child's long-term success in school if they're ignored.   Moreover,  our Strategic Reading program (see below) focuses on your child's skill gaps - you will see a real difference in school!  Click on "Acuity Assessment" and you can submit a request in less than two minutes.   

STRATEGIC READING

"Strategic Reading & Writing" ("SR") is a powerful, personalized reading comprehension & writing program.
  • SR begins with "Acuity" and one of our learning style assessments.
  • After the assessments, we meet with you to discuss the results and compare them to your child's report card. If we think your child needs extra help, we will recommend a game plan at this meeting.
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  • Our lesson plans focus on your child's skill gaps, the exact same skills that are measured in school and on STAR tests. We're also cognizant of your child's learning style to ensure that we employ the most effective teaching techniques for YOUR child.
  • Using Acuity, we continually assess your child to ensure that he or she is making steady progress.
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  • SR integrates local textbooks and literature so we can teach your child how to apply SR strategies to his or her schoolwork. We don't expect our students to figure this out on their own.
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  • SR also includes writing so your child will learn how to apply his or her comprehension and critical thinking skills to writing assignments.
  • SR students finish homework more quickly, experience less academic stress, earn higher grades, and increase their academic self-esteem.
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Compare Reading Programs
Lafayette Academy
Learning Center Chains
Diagnostic Assessment (sample page)
$150
$150 - $750
Local Curriculum
Integrate Textbooks & Literature
Rarely
# Students/Group
1 - 3
2 - 4

Maximum Grade Differential Per Group
(e.g. 2nd & 6th graders at same table)
Only 1 Grade
Up to 4 Grades
Writing
Included
$$$
Study Skills
Included
$$$
Homework Help
Optional
Rarely
Annual Follow-Up Session To Confirm Progress
FREE
None
Take Home "Organizers" To Help With Homework
Yes
Sometimes
Hourly Fees
$34 - $54
$39 - $84
Interest Free Financing
Yes
No

SR was developed by a Harvard Educated Reading Comprehension Specialist who also helped develop the reading program for an International chain of learning centers.  It is personalized for each student and you'll see real progress IN SCHOOL.  We make it fun too, so children are relaxed, learn more, and actually like coming to Lafayette Academy.  

Click here to request an assessment.