Services

Consultations

A consultation is an informal conference with the parent/guardian and, often, the student. This is a time for honest conversation and for the parent/guardian to share concerns and helpful documentation to determine learning goals and potential future educational services or therapies. Call 937-303-1852 to make an appointment.

Wilson Reading System® Multi-Sensory Instruction/Reading Therapy (Grade 2-Adult)

• WRS® is a multi-sensory, systematic, explicit, cumulative language program used to teach children & adults who need reading intervention due to language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia. The program is based on the research and principles designed by Orton-Gillingham.
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Learning Without Tears® Instruction (K-5+)

• Handwriting Without Tears® (HWT) & Keyboarding Without Tears® (KWT) are multi-sensory programs for those who desire to learn (or improve) skills for written production. Lessons may include learning to print, writing in cursive, and/or developing computer literacy and typing skills.
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Reading Assessments/Dyslexia Screenings

• Helps to identify one’s strengths and weaknesses in the areas of language processing
• Please note Sharon Sheppard, M.Ed. does not have the qualifications to diagnose any learning or health related disabilities.

Elementary Tutoring: Language Arts Focus

• General Homework Help
• Literacy Skills
• Reading Fluency
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension
• Written Expression/Basic Composition Skills

Home Education

• Instruction
• Portfolio/Narrative Assessments
• Achievement Testing

Get Set For School® Pre-K/Kindergarten Readiness

• Readiness & Writing
• Language & Literacy
• Numbers & Math
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Standardized Testing/Assessments

• Helps to identify a student’s academic strengths and weaknesses
• Helps to identify a student’s learning style
• Measures student progress

Educational Workshops

• October is Dyslexia Awareness Month so we are offering 1/2 price workshops! Join us for a Dyslexia Awareness & Simulation Workshop (A portion of this workshop was originally designed by The Dyslexia Training Institute in CA.)
  
  • Thur., Oct. 14 from 6:00-9:00 pm at The Learning Cottage in Marysville, Ohio
  • Fri., Oct. 22 from 12-3:00 pm at Richwood Bank Branch in DELAWARE, Ohio
  • Fri., Nov. 19 from 12-3:00 pm at Richwood Bank Branch in RICHWOOD, Ohio
• To pre-register and/or schedule a workshop for your organization, please contact Sharon@The-Learning-Cottage.com. A certificate of attendance and 3 clock hours may be available to you at the conclusion of the workshop!