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| 2010 |
OTHER PROGRAMS
- General Literacy Assistance
- Health Literacy and Other Enrichment/Specialized Programs
- Professional Development for Educators and Community Groups
| LITERACY EMPOWERMENT ACTION PLAN ~ ACADEMIC SUCCESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM LEAP ~ ASAP Registration is under way for LEAP’s Academic Success Assistance Program, a six week program for children in grades 1-12 who are experiencing difficulties with their academics. Did you know that reading is involved in every subject? Even math! Students will be provided assistance with learning in all subjects. Included is help with homework, school projects, writing assignments, reading skills and whatever else is hindering your child's success in school. Schedule: April 6 - May 20, 2010 (6 sessions) Tuesday, 4:30-5:30pm Grades 1-3 Thursday, 4:30-5:30pm Grades 4-6 Thursday, 5:45-6:45pm Grades 7-12 No classes 4/19-24 due to Ken-Ton Spring Break Place: Center for Powerful Literacy Center - Sheridan Parkside Community Center 169 Sheridan Parkside Drive - Room 103 & 105 Tonawanda, NY 14150 Fee: $120.00 Early Bird Discount $100 before April 1st. Children attending Holmes Elementary School and those who reside in Sheridan Parkside Village are FREE. A limited number of partial scholarships are available based on financial need – call LEAP’s office for consideration. Registration closes one week prior the start of classes. Participants are required to pre-register by completing a application and returning it to LEAP's office at the above address. All fees must be paid in full by the start of the program. Schedule subject to change based on enrollment |
| READ ~ ACADEMIC SUCCESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM READ ~ ASAP Registration is under way for LEAP’s Read - Academic Success Assistance Program, is a reading program for students in grades 1-6 who are experiencing difficulty with reading and writing. A balanced literacy approach and research based strategies are used. The program will include: Reading Assessment: Each student will receive a pre and post assessment scored by a NYS Certified Reading Specialist Individualized Instruction Plan: A Reading Specialist will provide a reading instruction plan based on individual needs Small Group Instruction: Reading Skills, Writing Skills, Creativity, Comprehension, Cooperative Learning Sharing Time/Read~ASAP Final Celebration * Practices Speaking Skills * Engages Children in Exchange of Creative Ideas * Promotes a Sense of Community with Children & Teachers * Final Class- A celebration with families of student accomplishments Schedule: Saturday: April 10 – May 22, 2010 * Six Sessions * ~ Noon - 1:15 PM No class on 4/24/10 due to Spring Break Place: LEAP Reading Clinic, Rm. 214, Phillip Sheridan School Building (near Sheridan Dr.) 3200 Elmwood Ave. (Parking behind building) phone: 873-0429 Fee: $120.00 Special Offer Discount: $100.00 for Early Bird Registration by April 1st. Priority given to returning students. Discounted Program for Holmes Elementary students and Sheridan Parkside Village residents. A limited number of partial scholarships are available based on financial need – call LEAP’s office for consideration. Registration closes one week prior the start of classes. Participants are required to pre-register by completing a application and returning it to LEAP's office at the above address. All fees must be paid in full by the start of the program. Schedule subject to change based on enrollment |