Eric was referred to Rhode Island Tutorial and Education Services' Reading Summer Camps after having trouble during the prior school year with reading. To avoid a summer setback, Eric's mother, Leside, signed him up for RITES summer programs. The Reading Summer Camps allowed Eric to focus on his reading skills. This improved his ability, his confidence, and excitement for reading. Leside believes … [Read more...]
Teacher’s Perspective: RITES’ Summer School Programs
Rhode Island third-grade teacher Liz Ford is one of the hand-selected, certified teachers that transforms students’ lives during RITES’ summer school programs. She teaches using methods like Orton-Gillingham to customize to students’ needs and to quickly boost learning – along with empowering students with tools and skills. Liz sets up RITES students for success not only in the summer school … [Read more...]
‘He Realized He Wasn’t Alone’ RI Summer Tutoring Programs
Joseph came to Rhode Island Tutorial and Education Services' Summer Tutoring Programs after he found himself falling behind in his reading skills. He was losing confidence in his ability and struggling to keep up with his classmates. RITES helped him build upon his current reading level and gain tools to help him continue to improve beyond the program. His parents saw a change in a matter of … [Read more...]
‘Exciting to See the World Open up for Him’ RITES Summer School Tutoring
Jacob was struggling in school due to being behind the curve in his reading skills. His Aunt, a Rhode Island social worker, brought him to Rhode Island Tutorial and Education Services' Summer School Tutoring Programs to learn to read. RITES knew exactly what Jacob was dealing with and how to help him become literate. In just 5 weeks Jacob improved by 34% in applying letter sounds to reading … [Read more...]
Angelia’s Story: ‘I wish we found RITES sooner’ – RI Summer Academic Programs
Rhode Island Tutorial and Education Services' fun and engaging summer academic programs are enrolling students ages K through 12. RITES' hand-selected, certified teachers use scientifically based multisensory methodologies to maximize each session and give your student the gift of lifelong learning skills. Angelia's learning difference and dyslexia were forcing her to play catch-up in reading … [Read more...]