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PHILOSOPHY
The goal of the Somerset Learning Center is to help develop students
of all abilities into more competent and self-confident learners. We believe
that
with appropriate instruction, each student can learn and improve, and have
assembled excellent educators, a structured environment, and a practical approach
that enable our students to achieve academic success. We believe that students’ needs
are best met through an individual learning program that is flexible to include
supplemental instruction, tutoring, and/or enrichment. We are sincerely committed
to academic excellence, and have helped thousands of students improve academic
skills, build self-confidence and acquire the love of learning!
WHY THE SOMERSET LEARNING CENTER?
At the Somerset Learning Center, our students take THE
RIGHT STEP TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS! Here are some reasons why:
• Our
individual learning programs are designed to meet the needs
of each student, from special education to the gifted.
Students can attend the Center from kindergarten through college.
• Highly qualified and experienced teachers take a keen and personal
interest in each student. The teachers engage their students
in the learning process and make education fun!
• Our environment is reassuring and non-threatening. A maximum
of three students can work in a private room with a teacher -
not as part of a group, but each on his or her own individual
learning program.
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We offer the flexibility to combine several subject areas into
a student’s program. In addition, we help support difficult
schoolwork and give homework help whenever needed.
• We provide close contact and cooperation with the classroom teacher
or guidance counselor when required. The involvement of the school,
the Center, and the family can often be valuable in achieving
academic gains.
• Instruction for students with learning difficulties is based
on the research-proven and highly acclaimed Orton-Gillingham
method for teaching reading and spelling.
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We have over eighteen years of experience in providing supplemental
educational services and a demonstrated record of success, stability
and accomplishment! Because we have concentrated our efforts
in one location, we have established relationships with many
personnel at local public and private schools and are familiar
with schools’ curriculums.
THE CENTER
The Center was founded over eighteen years ago by a reading specialist
and is an established and reliable provider of supplemental
education. Individually owned and operated, the Center can
be used to address specific, short-term concerns or ongoing
educational issues. Consistently recommended by educators,
the Center is a vital educational resource within and beyond
Somerset County, New Jersey.
THE DIRECTOR
Lana S. Marshak is an experienced educator. She has been supervising
all facets of the Center, including testing, diagnosis, and
curriculum planning, for the past eight years. She is personally
involved with each family, and maintains continuous contact
with parents and teachers. Mrs. Marshak holds a bachelors degree
from the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
and a masters degree from Cornell University. She is a member
of the International Dyslexia Association and the International
Reading Association.
OUR TEACHERS
All members of the Center’s staff are New Jersey certified,
experienced teachers. Most of our teachers have earned advanced
degrees and represent multiple educational specialties. Each
of the highly qualified instructors cares about the education
of children and is dedicated to helping each student achieve
academic success, gain self-confidence, and become a motivated
learner. Teachers are paired with students based on their specialties,
and to create a stable and consistent learning environment, all
attempts are made to maintain these pairings.
OUR EDUCATIONAL PLAN
Our educational plan consists of the following components:
• Skills
Assessment
A comprehensive skills assessment is performed to assess the
student’s baseline skills. This in-depth diagnosis
of a student’s strengths and weaknesses as well as
parental concerns and goals are utilized to develop a personal
learning program for each student to address his or her academic
needs.
• Instruction
Instruction is provided by certified and experienced teachers
and can include several subject areas. Sessions are limited
to three students per instructor in a private room. The frequency
of weekly sessions and the length of the program are determined
by each student’s specific goals.
• Progress
It is a priority at the Center to maintain an open flow of
communication with parents. Parents are informed of their child’s
progress through frequent, informal conferences with teachers
as well as periodic progress reports. Parents are also encouraged
to communicate with the Center’s staff to share their
observations, needs, or concerns.
REGISTRATION
Students may register at any time throughout the year for after-school,
Saturday morning, and summer sessions. To register for instruction,
please call the Center at (908) 725-5454.
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Serving Somerset County, New Jersey communities including Bridgewater, Raritan, Branchburg, Hillsborough, Somerville, Somerset and Manville.
Also serving Hunterdon County and adjoining areas.
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