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Home My WebLink AboutTLC ARPA Attachment B TLCCONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY Pathways to Literacy (attachments to be publicly released only upon award of ARPA grant) The Learning Collabora�ve Atachment B The Learning Collabora�ve and the Pathways to Literacy Project The Learning Collabora�ve The Learning Collabora�ve is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and adults who struggle with reading, wri�ng, and/or mathema�cs by helping them directly; by providing solid informa�on and resources to them and their families; and by offering structural solu�ons to educa�onal se�ngs and ins�tu�ons. MISSION The Learning Collabora�ve (TLC) unlocks the code of reading, wri�ng, and mathema�cs to ensure everyone can access life’s opportuni�es and contribute to their communi�es. GOALS TLC addresses language-based literacy using Structured Literacy at the individual, community, and ins�tu�onal levels. Read about the specific services and affordability under the heading “strategies”. Goal #1 – DIRECT INTERVENTION: Create independent readers and writers and improve math atainment in individuals of any age through diagnos�c assessment and science- based interven�on. Goal #2 – SHARED INFORMATION AND SUPPORT: Build self-advocacy skills and confidence through skill-building, informa�on, knowledge, and support. Goal #3 – SYSTEMS AND INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE: Offer solu�ons to willing educa�onal se�ngs and ins�tu�ons for structural transforma�on and professional training. STRATEGIES All the goals and strategies will require, and we will welcome and seek, cross-sec�onal collabora�on with other organiza�ons along the con�nuum of care and those related to life fulfillment, including organiza�ons that provide social services, en��es offering literacy skills to other groups, employment services and employers, educa�onal se�ngs and ins�tu�ons, and other referral or coopera�ve partners. Goal #1 – DIRECT INTERVENTION: Create independent readers and writers and improve math atainment in individuals of any age through diagnos�c assessment and science-based interven�on. 1. Diagnos�c Assessments. Offer different levels of credible independent assessments: CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY Pathways to Literacy (attachments to be publicly released only upon award of ARPA grant) The Learning Collabora�ve The Learning Collabora�ve & Pathways to Literacy 2 a. Basic Assessment – basic batery of tes�ng tools to determine proficiency levels in word atack, phonological awareness, reading fluency, reading comprehension, and math ability. Subjects receive a report of scores. 2024 fee $400 b. Clinical Assessment – comprehensive batery of tes�ng tools and interviews to determine diagnos�c and symptoma�c history and past interven�ons. Subjects receive a score and narra�ve report that includes the same findings as basic assessment plus brain processing issues if present and recommenda�ons for accommoda�ons. 2024 fee $2,400 2. Remedial Interven�on. Provide in-person and virtual direct instruc�on and interven�on for reading/wri�ng and math by: a. Providing group format direct instruc�on to introduce individuals to the concepts of Structured Literacy. 2024 – no separate fee for students enrolled in individual tutoring b. Matching individuals with trained remedial tutors for ongoing scheduled individual direct interven�on sessions. 2024 fee $1,400 per term (2 sessions per week for 14 weeks; 3 terms per year) c. Providing “organiza�onal tutoring” (helping students stay organized with their academic work and school classroom requirements). 2024 fee $800 per academic semester (1 session per week) d. Assessing for progress and mastery. 2024 included in remedial intervention fees Affordability • Learning Educa�onal Achievement Fund (LEAF). Fees are established to ensure sustainability of The Learning Collabora�ve and allow TLC to impact many lives into the future. TLC is aware that the fees are prohibi�ve for many and has established the Learning Educa�onal Achievement Fund (LEAF). Grants and dona�ons make contribu�ons to the LEAF. Individuals reques�ng assessments or enrolling in remedial interven�on may qualify to access the LEAF to pay all or a por�on of the fee, based on TLC’s sliding fee scale. • Learning Loan Library (LLL). Not all students in virtual remedial tutoring have the equipment at home to par�cipate. The Learning Loan Library (LLL) has e-tablets and electronic peripherals for students to check out. The LLL also offers curricula and workbooks for parents who wish to address literacy on their own, rather than use TLC’s remedial interven�on services. There are also games, tools, and math manipula�ves to supplement learning. Depending on the item, a returnable deposit may be requested. Goal #2 – SHARED INFORMATION AND SUPPORT: Build self-advocacy skills and confidence through skill-building, informa�on, knowledge, and support. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY Pathways to Literacy (attachments to be publicly released only upon award of ARPA grant) The Learning Collabora�ve The Learning Collabora�ve & Pathways to Literacy 3 1. Informa�onal Camp. Weeklong intensive “camp” for individuals and families to learn about dyslexia and dyscalculia; receive informa�on about appropriate interven�ons; build self-advocacy skills; and develop mutual support with peers. Fees TBD based on actual costs 2. Informa�onal Community Forums. Educa�onal events for individuals and families focused on specific topics regarding dyslexia and dyscalculia, as well as interven�ons and possible accommoda�ons. Some events provide informa�on specific to audiences. No fee 3. Support Groups. “Mutual support” group opportuni�es for individuals who struggle with reading/wri�ng and/or math to reduce the feeling of aloneness and share coping and success strategies. No fee 4. Employer and Service System Trainings. Presenta�ons and trainings for employers and community service providers to help them understand and appropriately respond to employees or clients who may be struggling with reading, wri�ng and/or math. Fee requested, based on time, travel, and complexity of subject Goal #3 – SYSTEMS AND INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE: Offer solu�ons to willing educa�onal se�ngs and ins�tu�ons for structural transforma�on and professional training. 1. Professional-to-Professional Trainings. Training on science-based methodologies in reading, wri�ng, and math to educa�onal organiza�ons, districts, higher educa�on centers, and public/private teachers. Fee charged based on time, travel, and subject 2. Pinecone Learning Center. Comprehensive program to be integrated into educa�onal and/or ins�tu�onal se�ngs. TLC provides design, training, support, and collabora�ve implementa�on. This program has 40 years of proven results for students with learning and processing disabili�es. Negotiated cost based on numerous factors Pathways to Literacy Project The Pathways to Literacy project gets TLC’s services, the LEAF, and the LLL off the ground. We will begin by offering assessments and remedial interven�on for reading, wri�ng, and/or math for children aged 6-9, priori�zing students who are black or who live in low income families. Two of our ini�al programma�c objec�ves are: 1. Provide 5 clinical assessments (with report) and 15 basic assessments of learning challenges for individuals whose income is 300% of federal poverty level (FPL). 2. Provide sets of remedial interven�ons for 20 children from family household income of less than 300% of FPL, raising their literacy scores by at least 2 grade levels. But importantly, ARPA funds will provide the founda�on upon which all the other services can launch.