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Education Services/Tutors	Homework Help	Schools 2012
College Prep/Resources	Learning Disabilities	Special Education

Refer to Health Professionals, Specialized Services, Special Needs Health, Children's Groups and other Health categories for informaton about early intervention services and professional services such as speech/language therapy, ADHD, occupational therapy, social skills, children’s groups and more. Also see listings under All Around Enrichment and Enrichment Classes for additional educational opportunities.

education services/tutors/testing/study skills

Brain Balance® Achievement Centers
Allendale: 201-825-1030, allendale@brainbalancecenters.com
Summit: 908-517-1101, summit@brainbalancecenters.com
The groundbreaking, non-medical Brain Balance® program brings hope to families of children ages 4-17 who suffer with behavioral, academic, and social challenges. Children who benefit from our program exhibit characteristics of neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, high functioning autism, Asperger's, Tourette's, OCD, PDD/NOS, learning and processing disorders, among others. Contact us to schedule an evaluation.

Chyten Tutors & Test Prep
100 Marketplace Plaza, Basking Ridge, 908-647-9320
227 Millburn Ave., Millburn, 973-564-5220
Experienced tutors with Master's degrees. Proprietary Chyten curricula and diagnostic tools. Academic support for all grade levels. Expert SAT, ACT, AP, SSAT and ISEE test preparation. Always professional, always flexible. Ask about our summer classes.

Estelle Finkel Educational Associates, Inc.
125 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, 973-994-4665. Team of educators and certified specialists. Subject tutoring, K-12; reading comprehension; SAT I & II and ACT preparation; college advisory; SSAT, ISEE and Co-Op preparation; private school placement; study skills improvement; learning disabilities diagnosis. Visit website.

Huntington Learning Center of Pennington, NJ
Hopewell Crossing Shopping Center, Rt. 31 and Denow Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534, 609-737-2655. Email: PenningtonNJ@hlcmail.com.
Our certified, highly trained tutors offer children ages 5 –18 tutoring in: reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, phonics, vocabulary, test prep, high school entrance exam preparation, SAT/PSAT & ACT preparation.

L.E.A.R.N. associates Inc. (Language Education And Resource Network)
21 Church St., Liberty Corner, 908-626-9655. Learn a new language or continue studies in a language of your choice, or study other subjects at your own pace with an experienced tutor. Programs for ages 3 to adults are flexible, friendly, up-to-date, and offered in boutique-style center with bookstore and complimentary café. Off-site instruction also available. Other services include tutoring in math, science, language art and study skills, as well as translation and interpreting. We welcome the Home School community!

LearningRx
Chester: 350 Main St., 908-834-0606
Email: chester.nj@LearningRx.net
Florham Park: 195 Columbia Turnpike, 908-834-0606
Email: florhampark.nj@LearningRx.net
Short Hills: 636 Morris Ave., Suite 1B, 973-376-4646
Email: shorthills.nj@LearningRx.net
Warren: 34 Mountain Blvd., 908-22-BRAIN
Email: warren.nj@LearningRx.net
Learning Rx helps parents identify and correct underlying cognitive weaknesses that keep kids from achieving their full potential in school and life. It's not a tutoring program, but rather a one-on-one brain training program that enhances or corrects the underlying causes of learning, reading and behavior difficulties. See special discount offer on inside back cover of print Kids Guide.

Mathnasium
Two locations: 650 Shunpike Rd., Chatham; 86 Summit Ave., Summit, 973-377-MATH. Email: jralston@mathnasium.com. We teach only math and we get unparalleled results! At our centers in Chatham and Summit, we offer year-round enrichment, tutoring, homework help for pre-K through high school students, as well as test prep for the SAT/ACT.

Myrna G. Wasserman & Associates Educational Center, LLC
1044 Rt. 22W, Mountainside, 908-654-7227. A team of licensed and certified educational specialists providing individualized and group educational support, training, remediation and mentoring. Myrna G. Wasserman is a nationally recognized educational therapist, lecturer, inventor and author. She is a founder of the New Jersey Association of Learning Consultants, on the Advisory Board of the New Jersey Branch of International Dyslexia Association and an Educational Therapist. Co-Director Willard Blaskopf, Jr. was Chairman of the Math Department at Newark Academy in Livingston for 34 years, and is past President of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey, as well as a Board Member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Both Wasserman and Blaskopf have been featured speakers and trainers throughout the contiguous U.S.
Because the Myrna G. Wasserman & Associates Educational Center continues to strive to meet individual learning needs, newly arrived instructional methodologies are now available to help learners build the perceptual organizational skills to improve problem solving, concentration and communication. Through motivating experiential learning, students learn to learn. Technological evaluations and training with new software programs designed to aid students with learning challenges. Call us for more information.

Private Tutoring
Sandy Moskowitz, 973-379-9046. Pre-K to adult. Sensitive to your child's individual needs, highly motivational, excellent references. Services include reading comprehension, writing, math, science, social studies, homework help, standardized tests, study strategies and organizational skills.

“Social Skills” by Susan Mendelson, MSW, LSW
1112 Springfield Ave., Mountainside, 908-301-0900. Can my child respect others’ space, make new friends, maintain a conversation, take turns without interrupting? These “Social Skills” can be learned and taught at any age. The right kind of intervention can have great impact on the child’s development and self-esteem. Group and individual sessions available.

Summit Test Prep & Tutoring
184 Broad St., 2nd floor (above Woodland Builders), Summit, 908-516-4199, info@summittesttutor.com. Test preparation (ACT/SAT/PSAT/SSAT/ISEE/HSPT/COOP/GRE/GMAT) and academic tutoring for middle and high school students. No contracts, no price hikes. Flexible scheduling. Free baseline assessment. Our location or yours.

college prep/study skills/resources

See listings above for professional services specializing in college prep and study skills.

Adult Schools
Area adult schools offer a variety of courses related to college admission during their fall and spring semesters. Some topics include SAT prep, managing the college transition, writing the college essay and tips for college admission, saving for college, financial aid and study skills. Brochures are typically mailed to area residents prior to registration in Sept. and Jan.
• Adult School of the Chathams, Madison & Florham Park
973-443-9222.
• County College of Morris Enrichment
214 Center Grove Rd., Randolph, 973-328-5187.
• Hunterdon County Adult School
908-439-4280 ext. 1405.
• Morris Hills School of Adult and Continuing Education
973-664-2296.
• South Orange Maplewood Adult School
973-378-7620.
• Union County College Continuing Education
908-709-7600.
• Watchung Hills Adult School
908-647-4820.
• Westfield Adult School
908-232-4050.

CollegeBoard.com
Official site for SAT registration and information with college search function and financial aid planner.

CollegeData.com
College search engine and profiles, scholarship search engine and college net cost calculator.

Nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
Website displays data from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations.

NJtransfer.org
Website provides information on admissions, financial aid and scholarships, recommended transfer programs and course equivalencies for New Jersey colleges and universities.

Petersons.com
Online resource for college, university, graduate school, continuing education and private school searches.

Studygs.net
Website often cited by teachers and schools offers valuable information and strategies for learning, studying, time management, test-taking, reading, writing, problem solving and more.

TestPrepReview.com
ACT/SAT practice tests for no charge.

Ucan-network.org
Initiative by U-CAN (University & College Accountability Network) gives prospective students and their families excellent information in a common format on nonprofit, private colleges and universities including faculty info, graduation and retention statistics.

homework help and handy links

Artcyclopedia.com
An encyclopedia of noted artists with links to image archives, articles about the artist, museums with collections of the artist and market activity of the artist’s work.

Art Project
A collaboration between seventeen art museums from the United States, Europe, Russia and Google, the Art Project enables users to view more than 1,000 artworks online in extraordinary detail, learn about a work's history and artist and tour museum galleries.

DiscoveryEducation.com
Interactive website offers free student resources including games, videos, virtual labs and other activities related to science, English, social studies, math and other subjects.

HistoryChannel.com
Easy to navigate site for history research.

HowStuffWorks.com
Hundreds of topics for science and technology research.

How-to-Study.com
Free study skills articles for all subjects and ages.

JerseyClicks.org
Search full-text magazines, journals, books and encyclopedias from home with your public library card, or at your local public or school library. Funded by the New Jersey State Library, Library Services & Technology ACT and Regional Library Cooperatives.

LOC.gov
Access curious and entertaining facts from America’s past through the “Wise Guide,” portal at The Library of Congress’ website.

Refdesk.com
In an attempt to bring order to the chaos of the Internet, refdesk is an index of subjects with current links to a vast number of quality websites.

learning disabilities support services

The Children's Dyslexia Center
301 Forest Ave., Scotch Plains, 908-322-6241. A national program supported by the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry to combat dyslexia provides Orton-Gillingham tutoring to children from kindergarten through high school free of charge. Open to all children regardless of economic status, race, religion or Masonic affiliation. Professional tutor training is also provided at no cost to those who qualify. Individual and business sponsorships accepted.

The C.H.I.L.D. Organization of Scotch Plains-Fanwood
Support and resource group for families with children who have learning disabilities hosts speakers with a broad spectrum of expertise throughout the year. Membership is open to all parents within the school district and surrounding towns.

Council for Learning Disabilities
International organization of professionals who establish standards and promote innovative strategies for research and practice.

Division for Learning Disabilities at the Council for Exceptional Children
888-232-7733. International, professional association provides resources and information about assessment, instruction and policy for teaching students with learning disabilities.

Family Center on Technology & Disability
1825 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Washington, DC, 202-884-8068. FCTD website provides information about assistive/instructional technology resources of interest to families of children with disabilities. Monthly newsletters, online discussions moderated by nationally recognized experts, a database of 3,500 disability organizations and resource review database is also available online.

GetReadyToRead.org
NCLD’s online information center provides extensive information about early reading skills in separate sections for parents and educators. From the site, you can access the Get Ready to Read! screening tool designed to indicate a child’s pre-reading progress.

International Dyslexia Association
800-ABC-D123. International network brings individuals, parents and professionals in the field of dyslexia together.

Learning Disabilities Association of America
888-300-6710. Members gather for education, networking and advocacy.

LDonline.org
A leading website on learning disabilities posts articles, columns by noted experts, a resource guide, referral directory and hosts active forums.

Learning Resource Centers
North: 7 Glenwood Ave., Suite 201, East Orange, 973-414-4491. North satellite: 104 American Rd., Bldg. 100, Morris Plains, 973-631-6345. Central: 200 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, 609-633-8893. South: South Jersey Technology Park, Samuel H. Jones Innovation Center, Suite 200, 107 Gilbreth Pkwy., Mullica Hill, 856-582-7000 ext. 165. Supported through the NJ Dept. of Education and federal funds, the Learning Resource Centers provide special education information, curriculum guides, consultation services, production services and loan materials to parents and educators serving pupils with disabilities ages 3 to 21.

Morris P.A.C.E.
Morris School District P.A.C.E. (Parent Advocacy Council for Education), an active parent-to-parent support and advocacy group working toward optimum education for all children with learning differences, offers membership, public programs and a useful website for resources and calendar.

National Center for Learning Disabilities
888-575-7373. Develops training and educational materials for parents and practitioners.

Wrightslaw
A resource for parents, educators, advocates and attorneys to find information about special education law, education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.

Wrightslaw Yellow Pages for Kids
Provides clear information about legal rights and advocacy, state agencies, support groups, tutors, evaluators, disability information groups with separate listings for each state and territory.