Support & Resources for Learning Challenges

Returning to the classroom is a time of transition, and our team at The Village Tutors is committed to helping students stay on track with their schoolwork as they reacclimate to the learning environment. 

​Websites 

As we continue to have more research and knowledge on learning challenges and how to best offer support, a variety of reputable websites are available to provide insights and recommendations. These sites are committed to helping students and families navigate learning challenges. They can also offer college support for students with learning challenges, including writing essays, searching for schools, and navigating the application process. Below are a few websites to consider for support: 

• Rush Neurobehavioral Center - An excellent resource for executive function, Rush Neurobehavioral Center emphasizes building on the strengths of children, teens, and young adults.

 

• Understood - Referring to themselves as the “lifelong guide for those who learn and think differently”, Understood has helped more than 20 million people discover their potentials, take control of their lives, and stay on positive paths.

 

• Everyone Reading Illinois (ERI) - Committed to improving the lives of children and adults with dyslexia, ERI offers high quality professional development for teachers, along with increased public awareness and support for families.

​Podcasts & Audiobooks

There are a wealth of podcasts and audiobooks – along with many other multimedia offerings – available to support learning challenges. Here are a few recommendations: 

• Decoding Learning Differences with Kimberlynn Lavelle – a podcast featuring short episodes packed with valuable information, Kimberlynn is an education specialist and consultant. Offering tips, suggestions, interviews and insights, her goal is to make education both successful and intentional. 

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• Learning Ally – based on brain science and leading instructional practice research, Learning Ally provides new, integrated tools to help educators drive sustainable transformational change in literacy leadership and student achievement. Offering a variety of audiobook solutions for education and learning, Learning Ally is an excellent partner for reading support for students of all ages.

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The Village Tutors Services 

Our team of trained experts provide personalized support for students ranging in age from preschool to college. We help families navigate the best possible educational paths for their traditional or non-traditional learners. While we offer a wide range of services, here are a few that provide particular support for learning challenges: 

• Reading Challenges & Dyslexia – providing one-on-one, evidence-based support for students struggling with reading, our team offers systematic and multi-sensory tutoring. Areas of focus include dyslexia, ADHD/ADD and processing challenges, as well as non-verbal and expressive and receptive learning differences. 

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• Executive Function Skills Building & Homework Support – our tutors are trained in the Rush Medical/Neurobehavioral Center’s Executive Function Skills Building Program© to help students maximize on-task behavior and minimize avoidance behaviors for reduced anxiety and improved academic performance.

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• Math + Science/Content Areas – our tutors provide a wide variety of tutoring options in math, science, social sciences, language arts, and foreign language. Contacting our team to learn about these content areas, and how we can best support your student and their unique needs, is a great way to get the process started.

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• Test Prep and College Essay, Search & Application - we offer a wealth of support for college preparations, including standardized test preps, consultations for determining the best college fit, guidance in writing essays and personal statements, and much more. Our team of experts offer support not only throughout the college process, but also once students are in college too.