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SMART SUMMER PROGRAM
The Learning Lab’s SMART Summer Overview
S.M.A.R.T. SUMMER LITERACY PROGRAM
The Learning Lab’s SMART Summer is helpful for students who are:
- At risk for or diagnosed with Dyslexia
- Diagnosed with a Specific Learning Disability (SLD) or a disability is suspected
- Diagnosed with a Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)/Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
- Significantly struggling with phonemic awareness, phonics and fluency
- Significantly struggling with reading comprehension, working memory and critical thinking
- Significantly struggling with grammar, sentence structure and essay writing
Each child’s SMART Summer protocol is designed to meet their individual learning needs.
All Learning Lab programs are based on best practices and the neuroscience of successful reading acquisition. Some of the programs we use are:
- Barton Reading and Spelling System
- Foundation in Sounds
- Lindamood Bell’s Visualizing and Verbalizing
- Reading Assistant
- TouchMath
- Fast ForWord Cognitive Language and Literacy Software
- Wilson Just Words
- IEW writing program
- Lindamood Bell’s Seeing Stars
S.M.A.R.T. Summer Daily Schedule :
Our S.M.A.R.T. Summer program offers personalized support and skill-building for students who are a year or more behind in their academic progress. Tailored for parents looking for an intensive, accelerated, and structured learning environment, this program helps children make significant academic gains, close learning gaps,and build confidence. The daily schedule includes.
- 30 minutes of one-on-one instruction
The specific protocol is determined by placement screening and evaluation data to address your child’s unique learning needs-typically an Orton Gillingham reading intervention program.
- 30 minutes of Fast ForWord Language and Literacy Cognitive Computer-Based Training Software
This program develops cognitive and foundational language & literacy skills essential for academic success, targeting the root cause of reading struggles in the brain.
- 30 minutes of Clear Fluency
A computer-based program focusing on fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and metacognition skills to improve reading confidence.
- 30 minutes of small group math remediation or enrichment
Customized to meet each student’s level and needs, ensuring progress in essential math concepts.
- 30 minutes of small group ELA (English Language Arts)
Focused on writing, comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary to strengthen communication skills.
- 30 minutes of Individualized Enrichment/Skill Building
Tailored to strengthen areas identified through assessment, fostering both growth and enjoyment in learning.
“The ability to read and learn starts with how the brain perceives and processes sound.”
The Learning Lab’s SMART Summer Program is a six-week intensive program designed for smart students who are a year or more behind in reading and/or writing.
Using S.M.A.R.T. Goals and the F.I.T.T. Principle, one SMART Summer, at The Learning Lab, can change a lifetime!
S.M.A.R.T. GOALS SYSTEM
We use the S.M.A.R.T. Goals System to ensure students’ goals are clear and reachable. This is essential to student performance, executive skills development and reading achievement.
S Specific
A goal of “being the best reader” or “caught up to grade level” is too broad for specific execution. We create reading goals that are more specific and will ultimately lead to increased reading confidence and capabilities.
M Measurable
We have the metrics that will tell us if students are moving towards their reading goals. Daily measurements allow us to execute immediate interventions and celebrate gains. When students can see a visual representation of their growth, they feel motivated to learn.
A Attainable/Achievable
Reading goals will be challenging enough to inspire but not so big as to frustrate. Have big dreams for your reader overall, but we set smaller, incremental goals during the S.M.A.R.T. planning process in order to make those dreams a reality.
R Relevant
We make sure your student’s reading goals are personalized and apply only to your student. Each reader’s journey is unique, and so will be their goals.
T Time-bound
We use the F.I.T.T. Principle to effect significant change in a concentrated amount of time.
F.I.T.T. PRINCIPLE
We use the F.I.T.T. Principle to safeguard solid reading progression and rapid improvements. The success of a SMART Summer depends on the four F.I.T.T. factors: frequency, intensity, time and type. For most students, summer is the only time a student can truly get F.I.T.T.!
F Frequency
5 days/week for 6 weeks
I Intensity
Daily 1:1 Intensive, Individualized Instruction
T Time
90-hours of language, literacy and learning remediation
T Type
Relationship-based, personalized, adaptive and FUN
S.M.A.R.T Summer Literacy Program Timeline
Upon Registration
$500 non-refundable deposit is due with a signed payment agreement.
February 13, 2025
Registration Opens.
March 3, 2025
Early Bird Discount: 10% off for SMART tuition paid in FULL by this date.
April 11, 2025
New Student Placement Screening ($780)& Deposit Deadline.
May 2, 2025
1st Payment Due ($1,800).
June 2, 2025
2nd Payment Due ($1,800).
June 16, 2025
SMART Summer Start Date.
June 30 - July 4, 2025
ONLY SMART SUMMER PROGAM Closed.
July 1, 2025
3rd Payment Due ($1,800).
July 4, 2025
All Learning Lab Summer Programs Closed.
August 1, 2025
SMART SUMMER End Date *Please plan to join us that day for a SMART Summer Accomplishment Celebration and Acknowledgement Ceremony. Time TBD.