# Stern Center for Language and Learning: Life\-changing learning for all > Helping every learner thrive through expert tutoring services, evaluations, social learning support, speech therapy, and teacher training\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.3, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Wilson Language Training®](https://sterncenter.org/for-teachers/wilson-language-training/) - [Reading, Writing, and Spelling Courses](https://sterncenter.org/for-teachers/reading-writing-and-spelling-courses/) - [Orton\-Gillingham Training](https://sterncenter.org/orton-gillingham-training/) - [Speech Therapy](https://sterncenter.org/learning-services-and-programs/social-emotional-learning/speech-therapy/) - [Social Learning and Speech Therapy](https://sterncenter.org/learning-services-and-programs/social-emotional-learning/) - [Evaluations](https://sterncenter.org/learning-services-and-programs/evaluations/) - [Now's the time to make meaningful connections\.](https://sterncenter.org/learning-services-and-programs/we-see-your-kid/) - [Coaching Options](https://sterncenter.org/for-teachers/coaching-options/) - [Enter Here to Win Your Free One\-on\-One Literacy\-Focused Coaching Session\!  ](https://sterncenter.org/for-teachers/free-coaching-give-away/) ## Posts - [Which Programs Actually Work for Dyslexia—Orton\-Gillingham, … What’s Best?](https://sterncenter.org/which-programs-actually-work-for-dyslexia-orton-gillingham-whats-best/) - [My Stern Center Story: Sean Plasse](https://sterncenter.org/my-stern-center-story-sean-plasse/): Imagine you're eight years old in a classroom of fourteen other kids, given an audiobook of Charlotte's Web on CD and told there will be a final exam\. You put your headphones on, and your copy is the one someone scratched with steel wool — mercilessly\. How long could you sit with that, listening to nothing but noise, before the panic sets in? - [Eric Ford Joins Stern Center as Director of Strategic Communications](https://sterncenter.org/eric-ford-hired-as-director-of-strategic-communications/): \[Williston, Vermont, February 10, 2026\] This is a new role on the leadership team of the Vermont\-based nonprofit Stern Center\. As Director, Eric will focus on fostering awareness of the organization’s mission to help learners and empower teachers; inspiring donor support to ensure access to life\-changing learning; and building connections that strengthen communities\. - [Film Screening of Vermont Documentary Gone Guys](https://sterncenter.org/film-screening-of-vermont-documentary-gone-guys/): Join the Stern Center and Generator for a free screening of the Vermont documentary film Gone Guys, followed by light refreshments and a group discussion lead by youth and community educators Shaun Stephens, Stern Center Speech Language Pathologist, and Mason Merriam, Generator Director of Facilities \& Operations\.  - [Making Writing Instruction Work: Practical Tools, Real Results](https://sterncenter.org/making-writing-instruction-work-practical-tools-real-results/) ## Our Team - [Laurie Quinn, Ph\.D\.](https://sterncenter.org/our_team/laurie-quinn-ph-d-2/) - [Jessica Stoehr](https://sterncenter.org/our_team/jessica-stoehr/) - [Melissa Johnson, MS, CCC\-SLP](https://sterncenter.org/our_team/melissa-johnson-speech-language-pathologist/) - [Amy Pyfrom, M\.Ed, A/OGA](https://sterncenter.org/our_team/amy-pyfrom-m-ed-a-oga/) - [Kristen Hubbell, M\.S\.ED\.](https://sterncenter.org/our_team/kristen-hubbell/) ## Courses - [Wilson Reading System® Introductory Course](https://sterncenter.org/course/wilson-reading-system-introductory-course/) - [Fall 2026 Introduction to Orton\-Gillingham: Classroom Educator K \-2](https://sterncenter.org/course/fall-2026-introduction-to-orton-gillingham-classroom-educator-k-2/) - [High\-Impact Teaching for Student Success](https://sterncenter.org/course/readvt-workshop/) - [Wilson Reading System® Level 1 Certification](https://sterncenter.org/course/wilson-reading-system-certification/) - [MindPlay Comprehensive Reading Course](https://sterncenter.org/course/mindplay-comprehensive-reading-course/) ## FAQs - [Do you offer instruction off\-site?](https://sterncenter.org/faq/do-you-offer-instruction-off-site/) - [Do you accept insurance?](https://sterncenter.org/faq/do-you-accept-insurance/) - [What is your cancellation policy for instructional services?](https://sterncenter.org/faq/what-is-your-cancellation-policy-for-instructional-services/) - [When will I receive a receipt for my donation?](https://sterncenter.org/faq/donation-receipt/) - [How do I make a gift of securities or stock?](https://sterncenter.org/faq/securities-gifts/) ## Testimonials - [Professional Learning](https://sterncenter.org/testimonial/professional-learning-25/) - [Professional Learning](https://sterncenter.org/testimonial/professional-learning-24/) - [Great Experience with the Evaluation](https://sterncenter.org/testimonial/evaluation-3/) - [Social Learning](https://sterncenter.org/testimonial/social-learning-2/) - [Professional Learning](https://sterncenter.org/testimonial/professional-learning-23/) ## Categories - [Parenting Resources](https://sterncenter.org/category/parenting-resources/) - [Reading Support](https://sterncenter.org/category/reading-support/) - [For Learners](https://sterncenter.org/category/for-learners/) - [For Teachers](https://sterncenter.org/category/for-teachers/) - [News](https://sterncenter.org/category/news/) ## Tags - [writing\-instruction](https://sterncenter.org/tag/writing-instruction/) - [employment](https://sterncenter.org/tag/employment/) - [press release](https://sterncenter.org/tag/press-release/) - [communications](https://sterncenter.org/tag/communications/) - [film screening](https://sterncenter.org/tag/film-screening/) ## Subjects - [Literacy](https://sterncenter.org/subject/literacy/) - [Reading](https://sterncenter.org/subject/reading/) - [Writing \& Spelling](https://sterncenter.org/subject/writing-spelling/) - [Orton\-Gillingham Training](https://sterncenter.org/subject/orton-gillingham-training/) - [Writing](https://sterncenter.org/subject/writing/) ## Grade Levels - [K\-12\+](https://sterncenter.org/grade_level/kindergarten-12th-grade-plus/) - [K\-12](https://sterncenter.org/grade_level/k-12/) - [Elementary](https://sterncenter.org/grade_level/elementary/) - [4\-12](https://sterncenter.org/grade_level/4-12/) - [3\-12](https://sterncenter.org/grade_level/3-12/) ## Formats - [Online](https://sterncenter.org/format/online/) - [Webinar](https://sterncenter.org/format/webinar/) - [Asynchronous](https://sterncenter.org/format/asynchronous/) - [Synchronous](https://sterncenter.org/format/synchronous/) - [Course](https://sterncenter.org/format/course/) ## Course Statuses - [Open](https://sterncenter.org/course_status/open/) - [On\-Demand](https://sterncenter.org/course_status/ondemand/) - [Closed](https://sterncenter.org/course_status/closed/) ## Course Categories - [Reading, Writing, and Spelling Courses](https://sterncenter.org/course_category/reading-writing-and-spelling-courses/) - [Orton\-Gillingham Training Courses](https://sterncenter.org/course_category/orton-gillingham-training-courses/) - [Wilson Language Training Courses](https://sterncenter.org/course_category/wilson-language-training-courses/) ## Audiences - [Literacy Coaches](https://sterncenter.org/audience/literacy-coaches/) - [Classroom Teachers](https://sterncenter.org/audience/classroom-teachers/) - [Reading Specialists / Interventionists](https://sterncenter.org/audience/reading-specialists-interventionists/) - [ELL Educators](https://sterncenter.org/audience/ell-educators/) - [Special Educators](https://sterncenter.org/audience/special-educators/) ## Listing Categories - [Reading, Writing, and Spelling](https://sterncenter.org/listing_category/reading-writing-and-spelling/) - [Orton Gillingham Training](https://sterncenter.org/listing_category/orton-gillingham-training/) - [Wilson Language Training](https://sterncenter.org/listing_category/wilson-language-training/) - [Assessment \& Evaluation](https://sterncenter.org/listing_category/assessment-evaluation/) ## Course Locations and Formats - [Online \(synchronous\)](https://sterncenter.org/course_location_and_format/online-synchronous/) - [Online \(asynchronous\)](https://sterncenter.org/course_location_and_format/online-asynchronous/) - [Pre\-recorded Webinar](https://sterncenter.org/course_location_and_format/pre-recorded-webinar/) - [Online \(synchronous \& asynchronous\)](https://sterncenter.org/course_location_and_format/online-synchronous-asynchronous/) - [Online \(synchronous\) OR request a recording](https://sterncenter.org/course_location_and_format/online-synchronous-or-request-a-recording/) ## Team Categories - [Stern Center Staff](https://sterncenter.org/team_category/stern-center-staff/) - [Professional Learning Team](https://sterncenter.org/team_category/professional-learning-team/) - [Tutoring \& Instruction Team](https://sterncenter.org/team_category/tutoring-instruction-team/) - [Board of Directors](https://sterncenter.org/team_category/board-of-directors/) - [Orton\-Gillingham Institute team](https://sterncenter.org/team_category/orton-gillingham-institute-team/) ## Course Costs - [Free](https://sterncenter.org/course_cost/free/) ## FAQ Groups - [PL Course FAQs](https://sterncenter.org/?faq-group=course-faqs) - [Social\-Emotional Learning FAQs](https://sterncenter.org/?faq-group=social-emotional-learning-faqs) - [Tutoring FAQs](https://sterncenter.org/?faq-group=tutoring-faqs) - [Social Thinking FAQs](https://sterncenter.org/?faq-group=social-thinking-faqs) - [Evaluation FAQs](https://sterncenter.org/?faq-group=evaluation-faqs) ## Testimonial Categories - [For Teachers Testimonials](https://sterncenter.org/testimonial-category/for-teachers-testimonials/) - [Orton\-Gillingham Testimonials](https://sterncenter.org/testimonial-category/orton-gillingham-testimonials/) - [Learners and Families Testimonials](https://sterncenter.org/testimonial-category/learners-and-families-testimonials/) - [Tutoring Services Testimonials](https://sterncenter.org/testimonial-category/tutoring-services-testimonials/) - [Orton\-Gillingham Classroom Educator](https://sterncenter.org/testimonial-category/orton-gillingham-classroom-educator/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://sterncenter.org/sitemap_index.xml)