The Appalachian Reading Center, Inc. was founded in 2004. We are a non-profit tutoring center, committed to helping struggling readers of every age and income level. Learning disabilities affect one in five children in our area. These students often sit in classrooms, unable to keep up, often being held back in school, some never reaching their potential as individuals.
With our help, over time, they begin to shine like never before. The Reading Center is not affiliated with any government programs or county schools. We exist as a non-profit agency designed to provide excellent remediation for students with language-based learning disabilities. We began with a staff of two serving 15 students; and we have grown to a staff of 16 with nearly 100 students.
With our help, over time, they begin to shine like never before. The Reading Center is not affiliated with any government programs or county schools. We exist as a non-profit agency designed to provide excellent remediation for students with language-based learning disabilities. We began with a staff of two serving 15 students; and we have grown to a staff of 16 with nearly 100 students.
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The first step is to read about our Enrollment Process and decide whether or not The Appalachian Reading Center, Inc. is right for the student. Once we receive your form and intake fee, the Director will call to schedule an intake appointment with the student. At the intake appointment, which generally takes about an hour, the Director will administer a variety of screening tools to determine strengths and weaknesses.
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If the student has a language-based learning disability, there is no quick fix. Many of our students receive tutoring services for months or years to get back on track academically. Yes, you must commit to completing the session you begin such as Summer Session, Fall Session, etc. However, if you discontinue services before the end of the session, a $100 Interruption Fee will be assessed.
Success Stories
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There are no words to express the gratitude I have for Lori and everyone who has worked with my granddaughter at The Appalachian Reading Program. She has made dramatic progress in her reading ability and overall academic achievement. It is like a profound miracle that in a little over one year she went from reading 9 words a minute (facing retention) to 138 words a minute, which is well over benchmark.
Enrollment Process
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If necessary, contact the director to pay in installments or to find out about our partial scholarship options. Make out the check for $240 to the Appalachian Reading Center, Inc. and mail or deliver it in person. Once we receive your form and intake fee payment, we will contact you to schedule a one hour appointment for the student assessment.
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In the future, when we return to in-person tutoring, we will close when Kanawha County Schools closes for inclement weather. In addition, if a weather advisory is in effect, we close (even if schools are open). In the future, when we return to in-person tutoring, we will follow Saints Peter and Paul's School Snow Closure for inclement weather.
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