Check back in the spring of 2012 for more information about our summer programs!
We have a wide variety of summer options for students to participate in either short term or summer-long interventions.
- Reading & Writing Clinics (for K-12 students experiencing difficulties in reading, writing, or language arts)
- Math Clinic (for 1-8 grade students)
- Specialized Tutoring (individual or paired interventions for K-12 students)
- Educational Therapy (one-on-one educational therapy for K-12 students experiencing significant learning struggles)
- High School Credit Recovery
Registration Information
- Registration begins April 1 and a $25 non-refundable deposit for each class will hold a spot for your student.
- To register, call EnCourage Institute at 616-530-2224, use the contact link here to have someone contact you, or send in the registration form from the brochure (pdf)
- Programs will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If a program is full, a waiting list will be started and parents contacted when a spot becomes available.
Reading & Writing Clinics
The Reading & Writing Clinics focus on helping students who are struggling in some area of reading, writing, or language arts (spelling, vocabulary). Prior to the clinic each student will participate in a diagnostic evaluation (included in clinic fees) conducted by Dr. Rozendal. (Formal Report of the evaluation is available for an additional fee.) This evaluation along with information from parents and the student's school will be used to craft a specific intervention program for the student. The student to teacher ratio for the Reading Clinic will not be more than 4 students per 1 teacher, with the students grouped according to age and literacy needs.Reading Clinics will be on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday; 8:45 am - 10:15 am and 10:30 am - 12:00 noon at both locations.*
To inquire about the Summer 2010 Reading & Writing Clinics contact the Institute.
Math Clinic
The Math Clinic is a 6-week clinic. The Math Clinic focuses on helping students who are struggling in Mathematics or who desire strategic interventions to accelerate their mathematics skills. Prior to the clinic each student will participate in a diagnostic evaluation (included in clinic fees) to determine the focus of their work in the clinic. (Formal Report of the evaluation is available for an additional fee.) This evaluation along with information from parents and the student's school will be used to craft a specific intervention program for the student. The student teacher ratio for the Reading Clinic will not be more than 4 students per 1 teacher, with the students grouped according to age and skills/concepts to be learned.Math Clinics will be on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday; 10:30 am - 12:00 noon at both locations.*
To inquire about the Summer 2010 Math Clinics contact the Institute.
Private Education Interventions (including educational therapy)
Summer private education interventions (specialized tutoring or educational therapy) will be contracted on an hourly rate. A minimum of 2 sessions per week is recommended. Educational Therapy is one-on-one intervention with Dr. Rozendal. Specialized tutoring may have 1 or 2 students to one intervention specialist, but students are paired who have similar learning goals, and are similar in age. Learning goals will be determined based upon consultation with parents, the student, and the school.Summer Private Educational Interventions will be scheduled on an individual basis and are available Monday through Friday.
To Register for Private Education Interventions contact the Institute.
High School Credit Recovery
- Alternative to school-based programs for students who need more intensive instruction to master the course content.
- Requires prior arrangement with the high school to receive credit (EnCourage will facilitate). Credits are handled at the local high school as "transfer credit".
- Blended instruction uses Michigan standards-based high school online curriculum in small group setting. Allows students to work at their own pace with intensive teacher support.
- Ideal for students who have learning difficulties and have not been successful in other credit recovery programs.
- 3 hours/week of work with teacher required, with additional homework time also required (computer and internet connection needed)
- Maximum of 2 classes may be taken.
To Register for High School Credit Recovery contact the Institute.