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Assessments

All assessments are administered one-to-one by a highly trained examiner. We don’t use computer administered or silent fill-in-the-bubble tests. This way we can see not only what the client is able to do, but also how the client does it. Sometimes, for example, a client will arrive at a correct answer, but only with careful thinking. Other times, a client knows an answer right away. Looking at answers alone would not tell the full story or give us a complete picture of a person’s abilities.

Our Assessments page provides specific detail.

Learning Sessions

Sessions at Langsford Learning Acceleration Centers are designed to be encouraging for a client. Although most clients attend to improve areas that have been difficult in the past, the vast majority of them enjoy sessions for several reasons. First, clients start at a level of stability rather than a level of frustration. Second, the level of difficulty of material is gradually increased. Sessions are geared specifically for each client, so it is the client’s individual progress that is driving the increased levels. Therefore, clients feel successful rather than frustrated by constantly trying to do something they are not yet capable of doing.

We use a Socratic teaching method instead of the typical lecture style that is often used in the classroom. With the Socratic, or Question-for-Discovery method of instruction, our staff never responds by telling a client that s/he is wrong. Instead, we ask questions to help the client think differently about the information, and to better understand how to process the the right conclusion. This teaches self-monitoring and develops metacognition. When the client is having success, in this proven approach, self-esteem and self-confidence are naturally developed.

A typical one-to-one learning session lasts 55 minutes. Tasks are interactive between the instructor and client and there are no worksheets or end of week tests. Clients are actively engaged in learning for the entire 55 minutes of the session.

Our approaches are successful at developing foundational skill for students at any level. We offer Remedial and Enrichment learning plans.

Learning abilities acquired here are internalized. A typical student leaves with intact learning processes, without the need for continued intervention or content tutoring.

"Thanks again for your contribution to my child's success story! At each grading period of my daughter's school career, my thoughts go to Langsford... She was able to achieve a 4.14 GPA this quarter in her Freshman year... For a child who wasn't really reading until 3rd grade, this is a success story! She is reaching her potential and it is a joy to watch!" Lynn, Parent & Public School Educator

"...There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about the great outcome (my son) has had from his time there. It has changed his life in so many ways. He is turning 17 Saturday and he is inviting about 11 kids over for a "Risk" tournament. Several new friends are on the list from school. It has helped him academically as well. He got all A's this quarter and is so confident now. ... Hope the word (about Langsford) continues to get out." Marilyn

"The only place in town that does what you do!" Paula, daughter age 8, son 9.

"My son didn't need content tutoring, he needed to develop his reading skills. Thank You! Mary, son 10

"the programs make a life-altering difference...does not just address reading and language comprehension but overall (brain) functioning” - Ellen, son age 20

Educational Series:

March 9th, 9:30am Cincinnati
April 16th, 9:30am Cincinnati
April 20th, 4:30pm Cincinnati

Center schedules including holidays:

Cincinnati Louisville

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