Tutoring Services
Summer Learning
Keep Learning This Summer!
When students keep learning over the summer, it gives them the opportunity to catch up if they’re falling behind, improve their reading, writing, and math skills for future success, and start the school year feeling more confident and prepared.
In one-on-one sessions either in person or online, our extraordinarily dedicated, highly trained teachers work with students to help them build the academic and organizational skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.
Summer Session begins June 24 until August 5, 2024
Help With Reading, Writing, and More
Our reading and writing instructors use proven strategies to teach and expand foundational literacy skills, tailoring lessons to each learner’s needs and building a place of trust where students can work on difficult things without fear of making mistakes. Stern Center teachers bring learning to life with engaging, interactive, multisensory techniques, and help students grow the underlying skills that lead to fluent reading, strong writing, deep comprehension, and greater self-confidence.
Math Instruction
Our instructors work closely with students of all ages to improve their math skills, helping them understand math concepts more easily, lower their stress about math, and become more math-minded. As specialists in teaching math, we use research-backed approaches that are rich in sensory experiences: students can see, hear, and feel math come alive, making it easier to understand what numbers and symbols represent.
Learning How to Plan and Organize
In addition to developing reading, writing, and math skills, we teach students how to get organized, focus their attention, remember instructions, advocate for themselves, and prioritize tasks. By building these critical executive function capabilities, they learn how to take on responsibilities that require goal-setting, self-awareness, and follow-through. The result? Success in the classroom and beyond, plus confidence about learning new things and getting work done.
Addressing Learning Gaps
National scores in reading and math have stagnated or declined for more than half of students, but it’s never too late to catch up on fundamentals. The sooner those are addressed, the better the chance for a full recovery of the joy of learning and academic success.
Building Foundational Skills in Reading and Math
More students are not reaching even the basic achievement in reading and math at the national level. We ensure students build a solid foundation in these fundamental academic skills.
Fostering a Love of Learning
We supercharge students’ learning by tailoring lesson plans to meet their needs. Personalized focus and attention sparks curiosity and excitement about new topics, making a student eager to learn more!
Supporting All Learners
Our educational specialists provide intensive academic interventions for students struggling with a wide range of learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia.
The Stern Center Difference
Highly Trained Teachers
Our dedicated and caring teachers are skilled specialists with advanced credentials and years of extensive training.
Proven
Approaches
We use evidence-based, multisensory approaches that give students that, “Wow, I get this!” feeling in every lesson.
Powerful
Outcomes
Since 1983, we have been helping students reach their goals through life-changing learning.
Tailored to your Needs
We tailor instruction to specific learning needs and help people develop essential study skills.
What Learners Have to Say
Our Reach by the Numbers
1,800+
Teachers Served This Year
When a teacher takes one of our courses, the positive impact ripples beyond one life, spreading through an entire classroom, school, and community.
Our Reach by the Numbers
10,901+
Student Services Hours This Year
We offer one-on-one teaching that transforms lives, lifts up voices, and inspires learners to bring forth their unique gifts to a world that awaits them.
Our Reach by the Numbers
415+
Schools Served This Year
We celebrate the dedication of our school partners and share their commitment to a brighter future for all learners.
Our Reach by the Numbers
39
States and Counting
We’re a national leader in language and literacy. Our impact currently extends across 39 states and several countries through the thousands of educators we reach and students we serve.
Supporting Learners
Financial Assistance
Our need-based scholarships make Stern Center services more accessible to learners and families. Assistance is based on income and the number of people in your family.
Meet Our Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there other sources of financial assistance?
There are other sources that may assist with the financing of Stern Center Services. These include your school or school district, employer, Hireability Vermont, VSAC, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, health insurance provider, and others. Please note, we are not an insurance provider and do not bill insurance.
How do I apply for financial assistance?
Contact us to register for services and let us know you are interested in applying for financial assistance. We’ll ask you to complete a short application, which our team will review to determine the amount of financial assistance we can offer. After reviewing your application, we’ll notify you of our decision within a few days and apply your award directly as a scholarship discount.
Does the Stern Center offer financial assistance?
Yes. Through the generosity of individuals, organizations, and foundations, we can award need-based scholarships and provide additional assistance. Awards are based on income and the number of people in your family. Depending on family eligibility, costs may be reduced by 20–70%. Please review our Financial Assistance page and let us know if you want to apply for financial assistance when you register for services.
Do I (or my child) need an evaluation to start instruction?
You don’t need an evaluation to start instruction sessions. Our team will examine your strengths and challenges and tailor treatment to meet your needs. To learn more about evaluations and testing at the Stern Center, visit our Evaluations page, email evaluation@sterncenter.org, or call 802-276-8681.
What is your cancellation policy for instructional services?
The Stern Center has committed significant resources to meet the needs of students by guaranteeing instructional times and individualized instructional programs. For this reason, full or partial withdrawal during the semester will result in a pro-rated decrease of the fee paid, less a $100 administrative charge. No refund will be made for the first semester after November 1 or the second semester after March 28th. Exceptions to this withdrawal policy may be arranged on a case-by-case basis.
How much does instruction cost?
Fees range in scale based on the service we’re offering. Our highly trained experts provide individualized, research-based instruction for each student. Through the generous support of our donors, we can offer need-based scholarships to those who qualify for financial assistance. These awards are based on income and the number of people in your family. Depending on family eligibility, costs may be reduced by 20–70%. Please review our Financial Assistance page for more information and contact us about our range of services.
Do you offer summer instruction?
Yes, we offer six weeks of intensive instruction in reading, writing, math, and organizational skills over the summer, either in person or online. For more information about these sessions, please visit our Summer Learning page.
How do you teach reading?
We teach what the National Reading Panel calls the BIG FIVE: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. We do it through a structured literacy approach, which means that the teaching is explicit, systematic, and sequential.
Additional Support
Evaluations
We help people understand how they learn so they can overcome challenges and move forward academically, professionally, and socially.
Social-Emotional Learning
Through direct teaching, coaching, and practice, our social learning experts help individuals learn the fundamental building blocks of social success.
Reading Readiness Check-Up
For parents curious about their child’s early reading skills, we offer a helpful check-up and expert advice for raising strong readers.
Keep Learning
Academic Calendar
View the Stern Center’s academic calendar. See openings and closings at a glance, including holidays and make-up days.
Summer Social Learning
We offer individual and group
social learning summer sessions for
all ages.
News and Resources
Keep learning and stay in the know with news and resources from our Stern Center experts.
Get in Touch!
To inquire about tutoring services, email learning@sterncenter.org, call 802-276-8563, or fill out the form below. Ready to register? Start here.
