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Here are a few of the many testimonials from parents...
After a few short weeks at the Lab, our child not only grew in reading skills, her self- esteem also improved tremendously. She now volunteers to read aloud in class - something that she never would do before. Her phonological skills changed from 2% to 95%, and her reading scores went from significantly below age level to above age level expectations on nationally normed tests. We highly recommend The Reading Lab to any parent wanting to give his or her child the best advantage in learning to read effectively and with confidence." - Marc & Cheryl Schneider "Mrs. Mac, we just wanted to thank you for your dedication to all three of our children and their school success. The kids all very much enjoyed the summer camp and showed some amazing growth and progress, while having fun. The girls were already performing above grade level and yet, the camp showed that there was even more advancement to be had for the both of them! The results for the summer camp were worth every penny for all the children. Jaxson, in particular, has thrived with your support and the benefits of The Reading Lab and The Listening Program over the last year. As you know when we first came to you, he was struggling with reading and comprehension on a regular basis and feeling apprehensive about taking on the dynamics of language. He was deficient in many of the skills needed to be successful academically. At the end of the first spring session with you, we saw the beginnings of significant progress and a complete change in his attitude towards reading/language. He began initiating reading on his own and often was looking for things to read along the way down the road! After the summer camp, his excitement about making sense of the strategies was abundant. Now, after the first semester of a new year, his reading and comprehension levels have made great strides in advancing to being at the level of where he is expected to be in this grade, at this time of the year. While we realize that (the programs at) The Reading Lab deserve a lot of credit for their design and implementation, we also want to be clear that we credit you, personally. We cannot thank you enough for your positive attitude, nurturing kindness combined with the perfect amount of expecting the best of him at each and every session. We are so happy to have found you and believe in your approach whole-heartedly. - Dr. Kathryn L. Jenkins, Early Childhood Professor, UH "I decided to not let the school retain my son last year, even though he was significantly below expected reading performance and diagnosed ADHD. Instead, I enrolled him in The Reading Lab this fall. Although I was dreading to receive his first report card, I am thrilled to report that he received all A's and B's !" - Leah Sikes "Our child is staying on task and getting things done. He is doing well in school and staying focused with less effort....Since beginning TLP at The Reading Lab his Occupational Therapist has expressed increased praise about his abilities there ... her true belief that his vast improvement over a short period of time is due in large part to TLP training." - Jason & Natalie Thiverge
achievements. She is promoted to 7th grade and got an award for getting A's and B's for grades, and she did great on her TAKS. For reading, she almost reached the commended line (missed by 5 points) and in math she missed by only 8 points. She has really improved a lot this year. I cannot thank you enough for your help in Jade's achievements. I really believe that The Reading Lab has helped her a lot. She is more confident now, independent in doing her homework, and she actually applied for the higher level orchestra for 7th grade. She is so proud of herself and wants to thank you and let you know that you have been a great instrument to her success. Thanks again and we'll keep in touch." - Monina Tubat (one year after completing training) "Justin enjoyed the program so much that it was difficult to get him to leave at the end of class. He loved coming here!" - Traci Lewis “After four years of preschool, a year and a half of elementary school, and a full year of different tutoring programs, our daughter was still unable to associate sounds with letters, much less put them together to sound out words or read a full sentence. Now, thanks to The Reading Lab, she gets it! She’s finally able to read basic books and has a good foundation to build upon. We are grateful to The Reading Lab for making this possible when nothing else worked. If only we’d found The Reading Lab a year and several thousand dollars earlier!” - Heidi Clark "This program helps my daughter with her listening comprehension and reading skills. She has improved 100%!" - Lan Dang, parent of a high schooler. |
Results are More Than Outstanding Test Scores
The Reading Lab:
Optimising learning through neuroscience...
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| 6- WEEK SUMMER CAMP 2006-2010 READING COMPREHENSION ASSESSMENT RESULTS |
Group average test results of reading comprehension assessments before
and after Cognitive Skill Training using Gray Oral Reading Test (GORT-4)
and Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIATT-II) test batteries are
shown below. Students in Fall & Spring sessions make similar outstanding
achievement in reading comprehension.
During Summer Camp 2011 the format changed from a 6-week to a
3-week session format. On average this group also showed outstanding
achievement as a result of the training, gaining an average of 2.8 years
in reading comprehension.
and after Cognitive Skill Training using Gray Oral Reading Test (GORT-4)
and Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIATT-II) test batteries are
shown below. Students in Fall & Spring sessions make similar outstanding
achievement in reading comprehension.
During Summer Camp 2011 the format changed from a 6-week to a
3-week session format. On average this group also showed outstanding
achievement as a result of the training, gaining an average of 2.8 years
in reading comprehension.
"I want to come to the Lab EVERY day! Why can't I come on the weekend, too?" " I
know it's my birthday, but one more minute, Mom, I really need to beat my score - I'm
really on a roll!" "This is WAY fun!" "Look, Mrs. Mac, I can do it!" "My teacher says
she loves my reading now, thanks, Mrs. Mac." "I made the A-B Honor Roll in the
regular class." "I've been accepted into the gifted program, Mrs. Macaluso. The
Reading Lab has helped me so much!" "This is hard work, but it's fun."
know it's my birthday, but one more minute, Mom, I really need to beat my score - I'm
really on a roll!" "This is WAY fun!" "Look, Mrs. Mac, I can do it!" "My teacher says
she loves my reading now, thanks, Mrs. Mac." "I made the A-B Honor Roll in the
regular class." "I've been accepted into the gifted program, Mrs. Macaluso. The
Reading Lab has helped me so much!" "This is hard work, but it's fun."
Does it work?