The Gardening Method
At Secret Garden Education Pathways, we provide professional special education support, focusing on reading and literacy remediation therapy. Founded on research-proven methods of Socratic dialogue infused with Aristotelian principles, our aim is to help your student unlock his or her hidden potential to shine. The methods that we use are not specific to one subject or curriculum; they equip the student to approach and tackle any subject in any class.
We emphasize growth of processing pathways and imagery strength. Classes are fun and creative, but still maintain structure and mental growth. Since each student is unique, we customize our approach to their needs on an individual basis.
The program is cumulative; each step builds upon the previous, enabling students to naturally reach their level by working through their developmental stages. This is not typical tutoring; our special education therapy is individualized and addresses the true causes, not just the symptoms, of difficulties to bring about success.
We emphasize growth of processing pathways and imagery strength. Classes are fun and creative, but still maintain structure and mental growth. Since each student is unique, we customize our approach to their needs on an individual basis.
The program is cumulative; each step builds upon the previous, enabling students to naturally reach their level by working through their developmental stages. This is not typical tutoring; our special education therapy is individualized and addresses the true causes, not just the symptoms, of difficulties to bring about success.
"It is the most beautiful transformation you will ever see: to watch students grow and blossom when they discover that they can succeed. It is truly like watching a dormant garden come to life, discovering with the students what treasures lie within. Many times a student will be frustrated or disappointed, but then they reach a breakthrough and experience the realization that they are able to achieve what they never before thought possible. This is our mission, and our privilege: to aid and witness this transformation of a struggling student who blossoms into a confident, excited learner." ~ Margaret Walsh, Founder
Services
Student Booster Programs
If You are not sure, then give the director a call and she can help you determine if there is a need.
To learn about the important differences between education therapy and typical tutoring, check out: https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/treatments-approaches/therapies/the-difference-between-tutors-and-educational-therapists
*All classes are one-on-one with specialists using online web room. Dynamic and engaging environment. Most materials provided and others easily accessible.
**Compatible with any age, grade or curriculum.
***Services start at as low as $50/class – a great value even for regular tutoring! We can also offer scholarships to families who qualify!
- Students work one-on-one with specially trained teachers to overcome their weaknesses
- Literacy and comprehension
- Connecting ideas with what is read
- Organization of parts and whole
- Focus, communication and following directions
- Organization and structure of writing
- Brain exercises to speed up processing and accuracy
- Proper sequencing of letters
- Phonemic awareness and accuracy
- Word identification
- Strengthen both working and long term memory
- Auditory and visual symbol awareness
- Brain exercises to speed up processing and accuracy
- Education Therapy Coaching ~ Learn how to work with your student to overcome learning difficulties
- Nutritional Therapy Coaching ~ Learn how to implement proper nutritional support for your student and family, highly effective
- Occupational Therapy Coaching ~ Learn how to help your student with basic tasks, executive function and movement therapy to overcome difficulties
If You are not sure, then give the director a call and she can help you determine if there is a need.
To learn about the important differences between education therapy and typical tutoring, check out: https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/treatments-approaches/therapies/the-difference-between-tutors-and-educational-therapists
*All classes are one-on-one with specialists using online web room. Dynamic and engaging environment. Most materials provided and others easily accessible.
**Compatible with any age, grade or curriculum.
***Services start at as low as $50/class – a great value even for regular tutoring! We can also offer scholarships to families who qualify!