Seacoast Learning CenterWelcome to the Seacoast Learning Center. We tutor dyslexic children one-on-one to remediate their individual needs. The tutoring is performed by educators( scholars and qualified tutors )using Orton-Gillingham clinical techniques. These services are provided free of charge. We are located in Rochester, NH and we service the south-east region of NH and southern ME.What is Dyslexia?Does My Child Have Dyslexia?When a child struggles with reading, writing, spelling, and sometimes even speaking, it is possible that the problem is due to dyslexia. The common signs are listed below. This does not necessarily mean that a child displaying them has this learning disability. However, if a child continues to display difficulty over time in the areas listed below, testing for dyslexia should be considered.If you think your child may suffer from this learning disability talk to your school about having a formal assessment done by a qualified professional to determine if your child does have dyslexia. If your child has been diagnosed with this learning disorder please contact us to see how we can help. Upcoming EventsWant to learn more about our tutoring program? Do you need tutoring? Do you want to become an accredited tutor? Visit the About Us section of our web site or contact usdirectly for more information.TutoringDyslexia Resources•Understanding that words are made up of sounds•Assigning correct sounds to letters•Correct pronunciation of sounds and words•Spelling•Learning basic sequential information (alphabet, numbers)•Reading with age-appropriate speed, accuracy and comprehension•Learning numbers, facts•Answering open-ended questions (math or word problems)•Organizing thoughts, time, or a sequence of tasksDyslexia is an under-reported disability, an inheritable neurological condition that affects language acquisition, processing and decoding. Up to 20% of the U.S. population has learning disorders, and 80% of these people, many of them children, have varying degrees of reading disorders that qualify as dyslexia (National Institutes of Health estimate). Dyslexia is a disability in learning, not in intelligence, and afflicts girls and boys nearly equally. It is a lifelong condition. Although incurable, it can be managed successfully. Most importantly, with early detection and treatment, children with dyslexia can learn and succeed academically. Children with dyslexia are typically highly creative and intuitive, and are excellent hands-on learners. Some of the world's most famous artists, innovators and leaders were and are dyslexic, including Leonardo daVinci, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Agatha Christie, William Hewlitt, Winston Churchill, Tom Cruise, Cher, Jay Leno, and Charles SchwabEach year we rely in large part on fund raising, grants, and donations in addition to the financial support received from the Scottish Rite Masons, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction to fund the free services we offer. For more information on how you can volunteer or donate please contact us.April 6, 2013:Run To Read 5K Road Race
Seacoast Learning Center
Welcome to the Seacoast Learning Center. We tutor dyslexic children one-on-one to
remediate their individual needs. The tutoring is performed by educators( scholars
and qualified tutors )using Orton-Gillingham clinical techniques. These services are
provided free of charge. We are located in Rochester, NH and we service the south-
east region of NH and southern ME.
What is Dyslexia?
Does My Child Have Dyslexia?
When a child struggles with reading, writing, spelling, and sometimes even speaking, it is possible that the problem is
due to dyslexia. The common signs are listed below. This does not necessarily mean that a child displaying them has
this learning disability. However, if a child continues to display difficulty over time in the areas listed below, testing for
dyslexia should be considered.
If you think your child may suffer from this learning disability talk to your school about having a formal assessment
done by a qualified professional to determine if your child does have dyslexia. If your child has been diagnosed with
this learning disorder please contact us to see how we can help.
Upcoming Events
Want to learn more about our
tutoring program? Do you
need tutoring? Do you want to
become an accredited tutor?
Visit the About Us section of
our web site or contact us
directly for more information.
Tutoring
Dyslexia Resources
•
Understanding that words are made up of sounds
•
Assigning correct sounds to letters
•
Correct pronunciation of sounds and words
•
Spelling
•
Learning basic sequential information (alphabet, numbers)
•
Reading with age-appropriate speed, accuracy and comprehension
•
Learning numbers, facts
•
Answering open-ended questions (math or word problems)
•
Organizing thoughts, time, or a sequence of tasks
Dyslexia is an under-reported disability, an inheritable neurological
condition that affects language acquisition, processing and decoding. Up to
20% of the U.S. population has learning disorders, and 80% of these people,
many of them children, have varying degrees of reading disorders that
qualify as dyslexia (National Institutes of Health estimate). Dyslexia is a
disability in learning, not in intelligence, and afflicts girls and boys nearly
equally. It is a lifelong condition. Although incurable, it can be managed
successfully. Most importantly, with early detection and treatment, children
with dyslexia can learn and succeed academically.
Children with dyslexia are typically highly creative and intuitive, and are
excellent hands-on learners. Some of the world's most famous artists,
innovators and leaders were and are dyslexic, including Leonardo daVinci,
Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Agatha Christie, William Hewlitt, Winston
Churchill, Tom Cruise, Cher, Jay Leno, and Charles Schwab
Each year we rely in large part
on fund raising, grants, and
donations in addition to the
financial support received
from the Scottish Rite Masons,
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
to fund the free services we
offer. For more information on
how you can volunteer or
donate please contact us.
April 6, 2013:
Run To Read 5K Road Race
July 8, 2013:
9th Annual Golf Tournament
April - December 2013:
Casino Gaming Nights
