Our Private Reading & Math Tutors Are Specialized in Helping Needham Students With Learning Challenges Including Dyslexia, ADHD, Language-Based Learning Disabilities, and More

The Commonwealth Learning Center (CLC) is a non-profit educational center established in 1988 by the Stratford Foundation. We provide one-to-one teaching, assisting students from Needham and beyond, using a customized plan to meet the needs of each student.

Our teachers have special expertise in working with students who have learning disabilities, including dyslexia, ADHD, language-based learning disabilities, non-verbal learning disabilities, and executive function difficulties. Our team also offers educational assessments.

The CLC offers programs for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade, for college students, and for adults who wish to improve their basic skills. Tutoring services are available in reading, writing, math, exam preparation, academic support, and study skills. Our educators are highly skilled and trained in methods that have been proven to be particularly effective for students who struggle to learn through traditional curriculum materials.

From learning to master their note-taking skills to strengthening their understanding of how to be successful with learning differences such as dyslexia or ADHD, our students thrive in our relaxed and supportive teaching environment.

Commonwealth Learning Center
220 Reservoir St #6
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 444-5193

Here are some of the services we offer our Needham students:

Tutoring Services for Kids
GED Test Prep
Elementary Tutoring
Orton-Gillingham
On Cloud Nine® Math
College Prep
Project Read® Reading Comprehension
TouchMath®
Local Tutoring Services
SAT, PSAT, SSAT, and ISEE Exam Preparation
Tutoring for Learning Differences
Tutoring
Test Preparation

Tutoring Services for Adults
Testing and Diagnostic Program
MCAS Test Preparation
Advanced Math Tutors
Wilson Reading System
Educational Assessments
Tutoring Programs
Educational Services
Elementary Math Tutor
Study Skills Program
Dyslexia Tutoring Specialists
The Landmark Method for Teaching Arithmetic

Personalized Needham Massachusetts Tutoring by Commonwealth Learning Center

Commonwealth Learning Center (CLC) delivers many benefits that make it stand out from other tutoring centers. As opposed to other centers that educate learners in group settings, our tutors support our clients individually to provide the personalized attention they need. At CLC we realize that every student has their own obstacles and learning goals that make their situation unique. From kindergarten through adulthood, our students get the assistance they need in a patient, caring environment.

We’re the ideal solution for individuals who need a little extra help overcoming obstacles to those with special needs. Students with various learning challenges such as non-verbal learning disabilities, ADHD, executive function difficulties, dyslexia, and language-based learning disabilities come to us for support. Our tutors are highly experienced, with advanced degrees in special education, math, and reading.

Here are the top four services we specialize in:

Your First Step at CLC: Educational Assessments

Our team believes that early intervention is vital to help a child be successful in school and the rest of their life which is why CLC provides educational assessments that help reveal a learning difficulty or effective learning style. We can alter a student’s life and help them understand concepts that were beyond their understanding once an evaluation is done.

All new students and their parents start with a no-cost consultation with our CLC director during which their academic performance and background is reviewed. Once we discover a student’s strengths and weaknesses, we can present an individualized teaching plan made specifically for them.

Each student and parent receives a testing report following the evaluation that highlights spots that need improvement and which of our methods will best help remedy them.

Reading Tutoring in Needham

Learning to read is often one of the toughest things for a young student to grasp. We create stronger readers in the Needham, MA area using several accredited programs shown to enhance reading skills. Each of these can help manage dyslexia and other conditions that make reading challenging. These include the following:

Orton-Gillingham

This is a fantastic choice for learners who have a difficult time matching sounds with associated letters and who often pause when trying to get through a sentence. It’s a phonetically based program that instructs students on the basic building blocks of the English language and builds from there.
Wilson Reading System

This reading and writing program takes students who struggle with spelling through a 12-step process so over time they can read standalone words. The steps go beyond the phonics of the Orton-Gillingham program and people hold on to what they gain from constant repetitiveness. The program ensures learners fully understand the current level before moving on to the subsequent one, which leads to reading and writing success.
Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing™ Program

Also called LiPS, this program assists students who can not process individual sounds in words by showing them how to speak words to then be able to write and read them. Mentors using this program demonstrate how the lips, mouth, and tongue can form certain letters and words.
About The Nancibell® Visualizing & Verbalizing® Program

Students develop mental images as they read and write because this program uses a visual approach to enable them to remember concepts. This strengthens their scholastic capacity across all courses of study, not just reading and writing.
Math Tutors in Needham, Massachusetts

From basic math through advanced principles including calculus, we help students be their best at this subject with the help of various of teaching approaches. We have several math programs for all levels that help students “see” the solution visually. All students create their own math solutions book of formulas that allow them to retain and remember mathematical concepts.

Our TouchMath program is a fantastic multisensory tool. It reinforces mathematical concepts by having children “touch” numbers to learn to add, subtract, and multiply.

We Help Students From Needham, MA Get Ready For All Exam Types

When Needham MA students must face an exam for college or high school admittance, we help take the tension out of preparing for it. We support students with the SAT, SSAT, MCAS, PSAT exams and more through our individual approach. Our instructors stay abreast of the sorts of questions in these exams so they can reveal to students how to be entirely prepared and confident for them.

We help adult students attain more job opportunities by helping them prepare for the GED exam.

Main Reasons to Choose CLC Tutors in Needham MA

We stand out by offering many convenient amenities like ample parking at each of our locations. r centers offer the latest computer models and equipment in a modern-day setting. We provide all students with private, undisturbed work areas so they won’t be distracted.

All CLC tutors undergo background checks and we hire both full-time and part-time specialists. Our teachers are trained in specialized multisensory programs.

We can help you determine if your child qualifies for financial aid with CLC. Siblings of clients qualify to receive a 10% discount on tuition. There are no contracts – students stay with us for whatever time frame they need our instruction.

Contact Us For a Complimentary Assessment

Do you feel ready to help your child take the next step to fostering their learning? contact us to organize an appointment for a free assessment.

ADD vs ADHD: Is There a Difference?

ADD and ADHD are two terms that many people easily confuse. Don’t they mean the same thing?

Yes and no. At one time, ADD (attention deficit disorder) and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) were two slightly different diagnoses. ADD in children was defined by symptoms that didn’t include hyperactivity, but being more withdrawn, “spacey”, and having a hard time focusing and listening to instructions. ADHD in kids, on the other hand, was defined by having an abundance of energy, talking incessantly, and demonstrating “bouncing off the walls” behavior.

Today, however, ADD is considered an outdated term while ADHD is the medically recognized name for any behavior that indicates an inability to focus, whether the child is “hyper” or not. So, attention deficit disorder in children really falls under the umbrella of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. But your children’s doctor may still use ADD or ADHD to describe your child’s specific condition. They may still prefer to give an ADD diagnosis or an ADHD diagnosis to avoid confusion.

Diagnosing ADD and ADHD in Needham Kids

So, will your doctor conduct an ADD symptoms test or ADHD assessment for your child to determine if they have either? Believe it or not, there’s no single test to diagnose ADD or ADHD. Your child’s doctor will instead interview you, your child’s teachers, relatives, and other adults they come into regular contact with to determine if their symptoms are in line with ADD or ADHD. They’ll use standard guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics or the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) when making the diagnosis. Your child will also have their vision and hearing checked and receive a full physical exam to rule out any other medical conditions that may be causing symptoms similar to that of ADD and ADHD.

If your child is diagnosed with either, it’s important to let their educators know so they can work with them and make recommendations to you to help improve their focus in the classroom.

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About Needham, MA

Needham, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County, is 3 miles S of Newton, Massachusetts, and 10 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Boston Metropolitan Statistical Area. Needham was first settled in 1680 with the purchase of a tract of land measuring 4 miles by 5 miles from Chief Nehoiden for the sum of 10 pounds, 40 acres of land, and 40 shillings worth of corn. It is now home to 28,886 residents. The median income in Needham, MA is $132,237 and the median home value is $684,100. The town of Needham, MA is a pleasant heavily suburban community with good access to Boston for commuters and a significant number of local job slots.

Academic Support

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Executive Function

Test Prep

Math

Our Private Reading & Math Tutors Are Specialized in Helping Needham Students With Learning Challenges Including Dyslexia, ADHD, Language-Based Learning Disabilities, and More

Here are some of the services we offer our Needham students:

Personalized Needham Massachusetts Tutoring by Commonwealth Learning Center

Here are the top four services we specialize in:

Your First Step at CLC: Educational Assessments

Reading Tutoring in Needham

Orton-Gillingham

Wilson Reading System

Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing™ Program

About The Nancibell® Visualizing & Verbalizing® Program

Math Tutors in Needham, Massachusetts