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What is Within Reach?
Within Reach is a learning center that provides supplemental education for young children. At Within Reach, we help children from the ages of three to twelve improve their reading, math, and writing skills. The main purpose of the program is to get the students excited about reading, math, and writing by taking a fun approach to these traditional subjects. Within Reach is a place where your children will be motivated, confident, and have fun while learning!
Is Within Reach for kids who are struggling or for kids who need enrichment?
At Within Reach, we have classes that are for advanced students who need to be challenged. Additionally, we have classes for students who are struggling. My goal is for each child to work above their grade level.
What ages do you have at Within Reach?
Children may enroll as soon as they know their letters and sounds for the reading program, as soon as they know their numbers for the math program, and as soon as they can write a complete sentence for the writing program. At Within Reach, we have students as young as 3 and as old as 13. I encourage getting an early start, so your child can build a strong foundation early and start his/her education with a ton of confidence.
Why does Within Reach use small group instruction?
The interaction with the other students makes learning more fun. The students also thrive off of each other’s achievements. Additionally, they learn from each other, help each other, and grow together.
How is Within Reach different from other companies?
At Within Reach, every lesson is reinforced through activities, so kids have a lot of fun while learning. Instruction is happening the whole hour, the students just don’t realize it because they are having fun. I also partner with the schools, principals, and teachers to make it more individualized and successful for each child. We are not a franchise, and therefore, I am able to personalize instruction based exactly on what your child needs.
Additionally, I place all kids in classes according to their personal skill level. That means we do not have a 3rd grader class. Each child learns at a different pace, and each child needs different things. For example, assuming similar skill levels, kids that need confidence are grouped together, or kids that need help with their speed are grouped together, etc. My goal is always to identify the right class for each child, so he/she can be confident with others that learn at his/her level too.
How long do students stay at Within Reach?
Most students stay 6 months to a year. However, I have had some students since I opened my doors in 2005. It just depends on what your child’s needs are. Before starting classes, I will assess your child, and determine where your child should start. Once I determine that level, I will show you how long it will take to reach your goal.
What is the time commitment?
Kids come twice a week for an hour each session. Of course, to see more results, our lessons should be reinforced at home with weekly practice through assignments, nightly reading, etc.
How do I get started?
Getting started is easy. Please click on our Contact Us page or call to set up an assessment. During the assessment, I will test your child, walk you through the program in more detail, show you actual materials, and get you set up on a schedule.