Local Educational Testing, Tutoring and Counseling Services

 

 

Basic Skills (Counseling Services and Testing). This is a local homeschool support organization located in Oregon City, Oregon, that provides annual achievement testing for homeschoolers (required after grades 3, 5, 8, and 10 in our state). They also provide additional testing sites in various places around the Portland metro area so that you do not need to go to their main office if you do not wish (but Exodus Provisions book store is right next door, see below, so shop while your kids test!). Further resources from Basic Skills are educational consultation, tutoring and onsite classes to purchase by subject matter, a diploma extension program whereby you can homeschool at home but receive their highschool diploma (through New Covenant Christian Academy), and an annual workshop which is generally in February of each year. Go to the Basic Skills website for more details on their services and testing schedules. (Various Locations in Beaverton and Oregon City)

 

NEW! Blueberry House Tutoring **(Tutoring and Special Education Services) provides tutoring in all subjects for grades K-6th for all children, including those with special learning needs. Your child will be tutored in a small group setting with one or two other children ($30/hr). Private tutoring also available ($35/hr). The tutor is a homeschool mother and a certified teacher with over 30 years of classroom and tutoring experience including children with learning disabilities who need speical one on one attention. Please see the website for more information or contact Tammy at 503-481-4884, email:blueberrytutoring@gmail.com

 

UPDATED! Clear Pathways Learning Services  formerly Dynamic Learning Services **(Special Education Services and Counseling)  Janel Shicor, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist who specializes in academic and communication disorders. The root cause of many learning issues is related to the ears/brain not processing what is heard or read correctly. This is called an auditory/language processing disorder. This type of disorder is common and problems with one or more of the following occur: listening, attention, reading, spelling, comprehension, memory, following directions, organization, writing, test-taking or social skills. Children do not outgrow processing issues, but if they are correctly addressed many students can become successful, independent learners. If not addressed, these students typically struggle throughout their lives. Although many seek tutoring for help, traditional academic interventions do not address a deep enough level to treat auditory learning issues. Janel has also written two e-books to enable parents to help their children more effectively at home. These books are available on her website. Janel is a Blue Cross/Blue Shield preferred provider and is considered an out-of-network provider for those that have other medical insurance. She works with ages three through adult. Phone: 503-722-2851 (West Linn) updated Nov. 2011

 

Imagination Rehab **(Special Education Services and Counseling) is a learning center offering individualized tutoring and group classes in reading, math, language arts and handwriting. Our program is multi-sensory and brain-based with an emphasis on using the whole body to learn and implements a thematic approach to capture the child’s imagination. Our game format is fun and allows the movement and exploration needed for kinesthetic learners, ADD/ADHD learners, children with learning disabilities, children with sensory processing issues, children on the Autism Spectrum and/or children with special needs to succeed. Many children with behavioral challenges find success in this environment. We try to capitalize on the child’s strengths. Parents are included in our sessions and encouraged in the use of our games and techniques at home. Free assessment provided. Pam Davis, owner and director, has over 30 years teaching experience. Located at 15280 NW Central Drive, Suite101 Portland, OR 97229. For more information please give us a call at 503-956-5390 or email pam@imaginationrehab.com


Write Worthy (Parent Workshops, Testing and Classes) assists Christian home schooling families through writing classes and workshops for students in grades 3-12, as well as workshops for parents on teaching writing at home.  Classes are taught by Telisa Vale, a professional and caring teacher, in her home classroom in the Beaverton area. Workshops for students and for parents are offered throughout the year.  In the weekly writing classes for students, which run September-May, composition curriculum is provided for the school year; students enjoy class time and gain experience with classroom structure, while assignments guide parents as they teach writing at home. For information on upcoming classes, please visit the Write Worthy website. (Beaverton) 3.5.12