Learning Center

“EDUCATE THE CHILD ACCORDING TO HIS/HER ABILITY”

The Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Learning Center is a multi-faceted program which addresses the individual learning needs of children in grades kindergarten through eight. Its goal is to create a secure environment in which students can grow both academically and emotionally. The Learning Center philosophy is to equip students with effective strategies and provide them with the support needed to develop and maintain a realistic level of success in the mainstream classroom.

The Learning Center is a partnership between special education teachers, classroom teachers, students and parents. Learning Center staff members serve as resources and work in conjunction with classroom teachers to adjust curricular demands and modify assignments and tests in order to minimize frustrations and maximize success.

Learning Center teachers foster a positive, nurturing atmosphere in which a variety of multi-modality techniques are employed. Students are taught individually and in small groups, enabling each child to work at his/her specific level and pace. Students are empowered by understanding their own unique learning style in order to gain insight into their personal strengths. Given consistent encouragement and proper tools, students in the learning center are taught to advocate for themselves and develop the confidence and skills necessary to become independent, successful learners.