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Learning Resources are supportive approaches to learning for children with learning differences. Examples of children that benefit from our program can include, advanced learners, children with specific learning disabilities that may include developmental delays, a language spoken at home other than English, or any other variation that calls for assessment, intervention or other individualized program development. 

At Kenter, our supports focus on inclusive and collaborative models of service delivery. The law requires that to the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities be educated with abled peers in "the least restrictive environment.” (LRE)

How do I know if my child needs special education services?  Your child may have difficulties that interfere with his/her ability to go to school or learn. These difficulties may be in one of these general areas:

Speech and Language Development - A child may have a very difficult time learning to speak clearly and/or understanding what is said to them.

Vision Problems - Some children may have great difficulty seeing objects and/or printed words even though they may already be wearing glasses.

Hearing Problems -  These children may have difficulty hearing and/or distinguishing sounds and voices, even with hearing aids.

Physical Development - Some children may have trouble learning to walk, move or work with small objects.

Academic Development - This child has great difficulty learning to read, write or do arithmetic. Young children may have trouble with pre-school skills such as learning shapes and colors.

Thinking/Memory Skills -  Some children may have more difficulty than others in remembering what they see or hear. As a result, it may be a challenge for them to solve problems in daily living or schoolwork.

Attention/Perception Skills - Does your child have difficulty processing or understanding information? As a result, it may be hard for them to pay attention or follow directions.

Social/Emotional Development - There are children who have trouble managing their feelings and/or behavior. They may find it very difficult to get along with others. It may be hard for them to make friends or to cope with changes in their lives.

Living Skills - Some children may be challenged by day-to-day activities such as dressing, feeding themselves or taking care of their basic health and grooming needs.

Other Health Conditions - Occasionally, children have serious or chronic medical conditions that may interfere with school attendance or learning.

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