The Responsibility To family

Over the last several weeks, I've seen many people began to lose hope as the economy worsens in more and more people lose their jobs. as Other people are forced to step up to help support family and friends meet their everyday basic needs food and lodging. We no longer have the support system of living next to many relatives who can help us out during bad times. Due to our willingness to separate ourselves from our overall heritage, and chase the dream wherever it might lead in this mobile society. We as a generation have cut ourselves off from our basic support systems. As I watched the burden of family support shift from one generation to the next, I began to hold more and more respect for the pillars of this lost society we used to call family. The strong Aunts and Uncles and Grandparents who held everyone together no matter what. The family dinners and family get-togethers built a strong support network we no longer enjoy in today's society. It is unfortunate that the majority of Americans can walk by a relative and not even know or recognize that individual as a family member.

Were do we go from here the lost generation, like every other generation before us we will find a way to adapt. It is time for boys to become men and girls to become women, and step up to the challenges we have created for ourselves in chasing the dream and the almighty dollar. It might be time for serious reflection in our overall goals of life, there might even be something said for a simpler lifestyle that focuses on family and enjoying life. Do we really need a 3000 ft.² house for three people with four cars in the driveway. If this statement offends you I am glad. We as a society must truly review our values and get back to the simpler things in life family friends in the basic thought of truly helping out your neighbor without looking for a pat on the back or rewards. We also must truly begin to think of the values that we are demonstrating to the next generation where money, cars, houses and the perception of success leads us to neglect the one true thing we should respect above all other, responsibility to family.

K-12 Education with Strong support Services GA - Georgia

As part of the ongoing discussion inside of Dyslexic in America, we have dedicated a special section to K-12 Education with Strong support Services for people with dyslexia and other disabilities. I will be posting them state by state over the next couple of weeks. This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list by any means.

Cottage School   (Roswell, Georgia)

Howard School   (Atlanta and Roswell, Georgia)

Mill Springs Academy   (Alpharetta, Georgia)

Pathways Academy   (Marrietta, Georgia)

Schenck School   (Atlanta, Georgia)

Request For Information - Center Academy

As part of the ongoing discussion inside of Dyslexic in America, we have dedicated a special section to K-12 Education with Strong support Services for people with dyslexia and other disabilities. I have sent out a request for information from each of the institutions we have begun two explore, I will be posting the responses from each individual institution as they come in. Some of the information I have requested are Annual Tuition cost, Teachers to student ratio, Date and time lines for admissions and other criteria and documentation needed for assistance..


1. Institution name, location and contact information?

Center Academy, 470 W. Central Parkway Suite 1001 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

 Director: Virginia Brannan, Phone: 407 772-8727 infoas@centeracademy.com


2. Please list the methods of remediation?

Our individualized program offer all middles school and high school courses at a variety of reading levels, ranging from a 4th grade level through a college/honors level, with modified curriculum, so students can be successful in their work while we work to bring up their reading comprehension skills, focus, and motivation.

 3. Please list technology resources?

Wireless internet, desktop computers, laptop computers, net books, and AlphaSmart Neo keyboards are provided in all classrooms. Students use computers as needed for their work. They are given instruction in word processing and Power Point.


4. FTE full-time enrollment?

60 students


5. Teachers to student ratio?

Approx 1:10

 6. Are you a day institution or a boarding school?

Day


7. Statement about your institution and the philosophy's that you follow?

Center Academy provides a small, safe, accredited college prep environment for students who have fallen behind or who want to get ahead. Based in Florida, Center Academy started the first school for dyslexia in the United Kingdom. We specialize in serving students with AD/HD and/or mild to moderate learning disabilities. We have 12 locations in Florida and Georgia.

 8. Number of years your institution has been in operation?

42 years (13 years at the Altamonte Springs location)


9. Date and time lines for admissions and other criteria documentation needed for assistance?

We recommend applying by April 15 to be assured of a place in our summer program or the following school year. We keep a waiting list, and will admit a student whenever we have space available during the year.

 We ask parents to provide a copy of the IEP and psychology evaluation, if the student has had this type of testing. We also ask for a transcript of high school courses, report cards, and any other documentation the parents would like us to consider while we are making a customized plan for the student. In addition, we do a two hour evaluation to assess aptitude, achievement levels, and the best way to reach each student.


10. Please list financial aid information?

We accept the McKay Scholarship and the Step Up for Students Scholarship. We bill the parents for the difference between our tuition and the amount of their scholarship, but we also invite parents to apply for an additional sliding scale discount, based on their income and number of dependents.


11. Annual Tuition cost?

It varies; around $12,500 without scholarships or discounts


12. Any links, photographs and information that you would wish for me to share with followers?

www.centeracademy.com

K-12 Education with Strong support Services CO - Colorado

As part of the ongoing discussion inside of Dyslexic in America, we have dedicated a special section to K-12 Education with Strong support Services for people with dyslexia and other disabilities. I will be posting them state by state over the next couple of weeks. This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list by any means.




Denver Academy (Denver, Colorado)

Havern School (Littleton, Colorado)

K-12 Education with Strong support Services CA - California

As part of the ongoing discussion inside of Dyslexic in America, we have dedicated a special section to K-12 Education with Strong support Services for people with dyslexia and other disabilities. I will be posting them state by state over the next couple of weeks. This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list by any means.
 


Charles Armstrong School (Belmont, California)

Chartwell School (Seaside, California)

Hope Academy (Concord, California)

Frostig Center Day School (Pasadena, California)

Park Century School (Los Angeles, California)

Prentice School (Santa Ana, California)

Raskob Institute (Oakland, California)

Stellar Academy for Dyslexics (Fremont, California)

Sterne School (San Francisco, California)

Summit View School (Valley Glen and Los Angeles, California)

Valley Oaks School (Turlock, California)

Winston School (Del Mar, California)

K-12 Education with Strong support Services AR - Arkansas

As part of the ongoing discussion inside of Dyslexic in America, we have dedicated a special section to K-12 Education with Strong support Services for people with dyslexia and other disabilities. I will be posting them state by state over the next couple of weeks. This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list by any means.
 
 


Access Schools (Little Rock, Arkansas)

K-12 Education with Strong support Services AZ - Arizona

As part of the ongoing discussion inside of Dyslexic in America, we have dedicated a special section to K-12 Education with Strong support Services for people with dyslexia and other disabilities. I will be posting them state by state over the next couple of weeks. This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list by any means.




School Name New Way Learning Academy (Scottsdale, Arizona)

TurningPoint School (Tucson, Arizona)