Many people do not realize that vision is a learned skill. Children learn to use their eyes just as they learn to use fingers, feet, and other parts of their body. While eyesight is the ability to see an object clearly, vision is the ability to understand and apply the information that comes through the eyes. A child can have 20/20 eyesight and still have vision problems such as; trouble tracking an object, moving their eyes smoothly, difficulty changing focus, inability to maintain focus, and/or failure to capture and use visual information.
There are 6,148 students under the age of 13 in Cole, Callaway, Moniteau and Osage counties with vision issues!
The Tutoring Center offers screening and tutoring to help children develop the vision skills they need.
Let's make sure that vision isn't an issue for your child. Call today to schedule a screening.
Reading assistance is given to your student in small group of no more than three. State of the art computer programs and individual attention allows us to help your student improve their reading skills.
1. Visual Perspective skills - Can the child correctly interpret and use visual input coming in through their eyes?
2. Eye movement - Can the child move their eyes easily and effectively?
3. Eye - Hand Coordination - Can the child make their hands do what they want them to do?
4. Body - Motor Planning - Does the child have basic control and coordination of their body?
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Reading Tutoring:
The complex process of learning to read and reading well is addressed using a combination of approaches during each 60 minute tutoring session. Students are given direct instruction and will utilize two computer programs to address their specific needs.
Direct instruction uses techniques from Lindamood-Bell Reading system. This research-based works to help the child develop:
· the ability to decode,
· the ability to retain sight words,
· the ability to spell, the ability to comprehend written and oral language,
· and the ability to think critically are all necessary for success in content areas.
Two computer software systems are integrated into the tutoring sessions. The first software is Lexia Reading which provides proven instruction plus real-time assessment of students’ progress to accelerate reading acquisition, prevents reading failure, and supports on-level and advanced readers. Lexia Reading’s peer-reviewed research proves that it effectively increases reading proficiency and closes the reading gap.
The second software, Reading Plus, uses 21st century technology to provide a window into students' independent silent reading, allowing teachers to monitor their practice, ability, and progress as never before. More importantly, Reading Plus® models effective silent reading, creating independent proficient readers ready to meet the demands of upper grades.
By using a combination of these a blend of these three proven tools the Learning Insights Tutoring Center assures that the students’ needs are addressed so they can become fluent readers.
