An extremely effective approach IS available for students who struggle in the traditional classroom. Prentice combines specialized instruction, individualized yet challenging curriculum, a full compliment of enrichment opportunities at our beautiful 6+ acre facility, taught by our caring staff to create a nurturing learning environment for bright, creative students. After serving Orange County for 22 years, Prentice continues to be the only school of its kind to provide the finest standards and research based solution for bright students pre-k through 8th grade who learn differently.
To nurture the full potential of bright, capable students who learn
differently (dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other processing difficulties)
through mastery of skills, development of a “toolbox” for lifelong
learning and the celebration of the individual strengths of each
student. To serve as a resource for students and their families through
early intervention, assessment, support services, current information
and research, and/or recommendations for alternative educational
avenues.
Is Your Bright, Creative Child Struggling in School?
One in Five bright, creative and capable children struggle in school. What are the clues?:
1. Late talker
2. Difficulty with rhyming
3. Struggling in reading, writing or math
4. Family history of language learning challenges
5. Diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, processing issues
A research & standards based multi-sensory approach that works!
1. Caring, nurturing atmosphere
2. Small Class Size (15 or less per class)
3. Large, open air 6+ acre campus
4. Stringent enrollment guidelines
5. Nationally recognized - Read what the experts say…
Logan D. (Class of 2001)
A graduate of El Toro High School, Logan Dooley not only has had much success in school after Prentice, and recently served as an Alternate Athlete for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Men’s Trampoline Team in Bejing.
George M. (Class of 2007)
George is a recent recipient of the National Center for LD’s “30 Voices of LD” award for his artistic talents for his comic book creation, Dynamic Dyslexic Boy. George was also given the 2007 Robbins Art Scholarship Award at Prentice.
There are several clues that indicate a young child may be at risk for
dyslexia. Many young children may exhibit one or two of these behaviors;
however, consistent problems with a group of behaviors are a good
indicator your child may be at risk:
One in Five bright, creative and capable children struggle in school.
What are the clues?:
» Late talker
» Difficulty with rhyming
» Struggling in reading, writing or math
» Family history of language learning challenges
» Diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, processing issues
» My child was a late talker (first words not spoken until about 15 months; phrases not spoken until after 2).
» There is a history of language learning difficulties in the family - reading, writing, spelling, handwriting.
» My child has difficulty pronouncing words correctly - by 5 or 6, a child should have little difficulty saying most words correctly.
» My child has difficulty playing sound games and with rhyming words (most 3 and 4-year olds enjoy hearing and repeating sounds such Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater, Jack and Jill.
» My child has difficulty learning new vocabulary and is often unable to find the right word to use (not using same number of words as same age friends, resorts to words like 'stuff' or uses series of 'um..,um..,um, I forget').
» My child has difficulty following directions or routines (not able to following more that one direction at a time; follows the first or last direction given but not all).
» My child has difficulty interacting with peers (does not appear to know how to join in a game or talk with other children).
» My child has difficulty learning and remembering names, numbers (ability to remember varies from day to day).
Call Prentice for additional information (800) 479-4711.
ANNOUNCING PRENTICE SUMMER SCHOOL 2010
Begins Tuesday, June 22-Friday, July 16, 2010
Slingerland Summer School
Pre-K & K Slingerland Prep
Afternoon Summer Camp
JH/High School Survival Skills
Fun with Language
ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN 2010
Four months remain until the 2010 campaign ends 6/30/10. Let's see if we can move that thermometer closer toward our $150,000 goal!
THE PRENTICE SCHOOL LAUNCHES 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
In 1986 The Prentice School was founded by a small group of concerned individuals who recognized that children with language-based learning disabilities were not learning how to read, write or spell in traditional schools. In 2010 we continue to be the only school in Southern California that focuses totally on helping dyslexic students learn to succeed.
Please join us as we celebrate 25 years of empowering bright children with dyslexia.
