https://www.californialearningcenter.com/learn-more daily 0.75 2025-02-13 https://www.californialearningcenter.com/learn-more/set-up-for-success monthly 0.5 2025-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1739479887057-YO8V2NFPZM90ZYJBAM38/unsplash-image-ucBFC42iNBA.jpg Learn More - The Power of a Good Process Will Set Your Child Up for Success - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.californialearningcenter.com/learn-more/overcoming-academic-challenges monthly 0.5 2024-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/50ddb36f-c175-443b-a4f9-945733224491/IMG_8277.jpg Learn More - A Parent’s Guide to Overcoming Academic Challenges A Parent’s Guide to Overcoming Academic Challenges https://www.californialearningcenter.com/learn-more/developing-effective-study-skills monthly 0.5 2024-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1728676220955-RE5MPXDYAMIU7TFUFTPM/unsplash-image--2vD8lIhdnw.jpg Learn More - Study Skills Checklist - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.californialearningcenter.com/home daily 1.0 2026-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618511387030-5LI1E5QMVTQ2RY9S00A4/20140228_Trade+151_0046+1.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618511467879-K5J9BYNACHJVDV3BNSFU/Aro+Ha_0387+1.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618511743693-J3A8OYH6X8C7RXNU5K0J/20140301_Trade+151_0124+1.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1616706389578-AYHTP2151P716NSD4UM7/girl-5662435_1920.jpg Home - Online Learning California Learning Center offers online digital tutoring sessions to help students stay on pace with their school's learning objectives for elementary, middle and high school students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1616706333235-8AJKWEQ6Y0M0KU8ZC93N/child-865116_1920.jpg Home - Sacramento Tutoring California Learning Center in Sacramento offers parents the opportunity to invest in their child's future. We provide tutoring programs, serving students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Our programs are individually tailored to meet the specific needs of each student. 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Some schools merely require placements tests, while others offer a rigorous exam as an integral part of the entrance application. We are here to help. All students must present their best performances. Perhaps the most important component of preparation for any test is to face the experience with confidence. This comes from clear expectations of the format, a strong grasp of the content, and an understanding of the performance pace required. The HSPT (required for many prestigious private high schools) includes verbal skills (synonyms, antonyms, analogies, verbal logic), reading (comprehension and vocabulary), mathematics (concepts and problem solving), quantitative skills (series reasoning and comparisons), and language (punctuation, capitalization, usage, composition). Small class size allows for individualized instruction. Practice tests are completed under timed conditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1618336168706-LOLRRU0ZWK470JJL3TVP/Knapp4790_thmb.jpg Special Programs For many students, a roadblock to success results from underdeveloped study skills. These encompass organization, planning, time management, notetaking, listening comprehension, test preparation and test taking. We help students take responsibility for their own learning by improving their understanding of how they learn, and by effective implementation of successful strategies. Students begin to organize their weekly and monthly schedules using a visual planner to record time spent on homework, studying, and test preparation. They use their own school materials to enable direct application of study skills to daily learning. Once middle and high school students begin to enjoy their improved grades, their motivation increases further. They are determined to maintain this progress. Success breeds success! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1618336041138-R1SQHBK1MBDXC4PV0Q6C/Knapp4807_thmb.jpg Special Programs For those college-bound students planning to take the SAT and/or ACT, we teach systematic methods for success through individualized instruction. Emphasis is placed on areas where students require the most support. Critical reading (vocabulary in context and reading comprehension), writing (grammar and essay writing), and math skills (pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, algebra 2, logical reasoning) are developed. For the ACT, science reasoning is also addressed. Test-taking strategies are perfected so that students maximize their potential. Students gain confidence from test-taking opportunities. We provide specific feedback about their performance and offer recommendations for further improvement. We offer very small classes so that each student's needs and goals are personally known by the instructor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1618343194078-YHXRPVH2UKVSFI4Q31NT/learn-1996845_1920.jpg Special Programs Some students require and deserve additional educational stimulation. They are able to work above the level of their classmates and will acquire an academic edge if they receive supplementary enrichment in the after-school hours. Some motivated students aim to apply for accelerated classes at school and want to be admitted to GATE / Honors / IB / AP programs. We will prepare your son / daughter for placement tests and the increased academic load involved in such programs. Gifted children appreciate the opportunities to learn at an extraordinary rate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1618343266879-0KLCOGBGKPFPMEASIPTT/Knapp4830_thmb.jpg Special Programs Homework should be a component of daily learning. A thorough understanding of homework topics is essential for school success. Challenging assignments can provide important new learning opportunities. Homework support must offer permanent insight into academic areas, not merely provide a crutch to complete the assignment. Otherwise challenges will be perpetuated from assignment to assignment, and the student will continue to need support. This quality instruction can be incorporated into a child's individualized program. Then, armed with increased understanding, the student is prepared to face new, related material the following day. Our goal is student independence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1618343573324-WM6L9NOXBQWJ9UVPITXN/studying-951818_1920.jpg Special Programs Many families wish to educate their children at home. This is an option open to all Californian parents. However, at times, the specialized touch of a credentialed, experienced teacher makes all the difference. The support offered by California Learning Center can provide the ideal opportunity to overcome challenging areas of the curriculum. We'll even make it an enjoyable experience, too! https://www.californialearningcenter.com/contact daily 0.75 2024-12-05 https://www.californialearningcenter.com/who-we-are daily 0.75 2024-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1618345864597-R742LTJ3EQCQDS7T2KF6/clc003_thmb.jpg Who We Are - About Us California Learning Center, Sacramento, developed from the original network of private after-school educational clinics established in 1970. The philosophy and instructional model are based on an education study conducted for the United States government. We have been operating in the Sacramento area since the mid 1980s. California Learning Center is now completely independent, which gives us the flexibility to tailor programs to the individual needs of students, without any restraints imposed by corporate controls. Each student benefits from a completely personally developed education plan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1d2fa7a0-4024-4d7d-9d97-761de48feec7/signature_001.jpg Who We Are Our directors form a highly experienced team. Before becoming the owner/director of California Learning Center, Sandra Hampton was a public school educator for 17 years. She has taught students from Kindergarten through high school. Sandy’s years as a Resource teacher prepared her for many aspects of leading the California Learning Center. She assessed students with nationally normed standardized tests, met regularly with teachers and parents and studied current methodology for teaching students in the 21st century. In addition, her time as a tutor at California Learning Center introduced her to proven materials and strategies. She implemented those at the school-site learning center where she was the leader for over 10 years. Sandy earned several awards for teaching . After her first year of teaching, she was awarded the First Year Teacher of the Year Award from her district and was honored by the Roseville Area Schools Outstanding Teacher’s Foundation. Later she earned the Teacher of the Year award at her school site and was eventually honored by Placer County Office of Education for the award of Teacher Who Makes a Difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1618347498314-LGDZZYSQJUG36MF2PO1I/chelsea_thmb.jpg Who We Are We invite only credentialed teachers to work with our students. Tutors, possessing a comprehensive grasp of the curriculum, must have previous teaching experience. They are selected for their successful teaching skills, ability to motivate students, and genuine care and sensitivity in interacting with youth. Our tutors are experienced in recognizing why students encounter difficulties and know how to propose alternative strategies, so that problem areas are circumvented before they become obstacles. https://www.californialearningcenter.com/subjects daily 0.75 2024-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1617743402126-BR2CB6RD4N152B9SSPWW/portrayal-89193_1920.jpg Subjects - Elementary Reading Reading is the gateway to all future education. Students must learn to read before they can read to learn! Reading is composed of two elements: decoding (turning letters into sounds, and sequences of sounds into words) and comprehension (gaining full meaning from the written word). Phonemic awareness and effortless sight word recognition are essential. Through "fun" activities we cover all areas comprehensively and successfully. Addressing reading speed and fluency are essential components. State of the art software and technology are employed to stimulate exciting growth. Students average a reading gain of at least one full year for each course of instruction (based on standardized test results). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1617743629602-H0CSUBIQYK91B5OHF2KS/books-2158737_1920.jpg Subjects - Advanced Reading Reading speed and fluency may not be enough to ensure success. Students must appreciate complex ideas, must predict probable outcomes, must recognize foreshadowing, and must comprehend content within the total context. Advanced vocabulary must be understood. Notetaking must be mastered, and outlines for summaries prepared. Literary response is an essential skill for the mature reader. Students and talented tutors work to analyze and discuss passages and chapters in depth. Our tutoring plans, based on testing and analysis, are individualized to meet each student's specific needs, and to meet desired objectives. Our advanced readers are equipped to succeed in accelerated programs at school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1617742837370-EX27AI3CGP0AYEIV7E8X/kids-1093758_1920.jpg Subjects - Elementary Math Students must "get" math concepts before they can rely on math symbols. Too often, children don't really understand the meaning behind multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, negative numbers, percentages, etc. To really understand, many students must learn through 'hands-on' experiences, games, and carefully selected computer activities. We provide these essential foundation experiences, and the practice necessary to transfer this learning into successful use of symbols. Then a student is thoroughly prepared for real classroom success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1617743043086-WPB6JJ832E2YWLF7RJBO/mathematics-1622448_1920.jpg Subjects - Middle / High School Math In middle school, students form an important foundation for higher level math. It is essential that Pre-algebra and Algebra be fully understood so that students are successful when encountering the high school mathematical concepts that lie ahead. We ensure that students learn to manipulate and simplify algebraic functions, and we help them develop an understanding of algebra to explain real-life experiences. At the high school level, we build upon this foundation as we address both the Common Core curriculum of Integrated Math 1, 2, and 3 and the traditional curriculum of Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Pre-calculus. We guide our students to recognize what they know, to build upon this knowledge and to develop their potential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1617743762286-14X06X2LHY9LBEXDZNYY/writing-933262_1920.jpg Subjects - Effective Writing Effective writing is essential as a lifelong communication skill. Students must describe orally before they can capture their ideas in writing. In the primary grades, children must master letter formation and be able to present their thoughts on paper with relative ease. They need to acquire a broad vocabulary before concise summaries can be recorded, and descriptive passages can be composed. Children need to produce a variety of passages - descriptive, expository, creative, persuasive etc. We create opportunities for planning, drafting, revising, proof-reading and finally producing the finished copy. Individual needs in mechanics (punctuation and capitalization), grammar, usage, and written expression are identified and strengthened. https://www.californialearningcenter.com/online-learning daily 0.75 2021-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bc7a7ff1a0d00be992c84/1618344679140-419L59W6471FZ4CYWI8Q/homeschooling-5121262_1920.jpg Online Learning California Learning Center is offering online digital tutoring sessions to help students stay on pace with their school’s learning objectives for elementary, middle and high school students. 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