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EDUCATION NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2020/2021
HOMEWORK HELP WEBSITES
Carnegie Library. Free wonderful online homework help site for grades K-12 in over 60 subjects. Has pages for teachers and parents too. carnegielibrary.org.
(412) 622-3114.
How Stuff Works. Great site with info, quizzes, quality videos and answers to questions on a vast variety of topics. howstuffworks.com.
Khan Academy. An exciting, free, person- alized learning resource for all ages. Offers practice exercises, instructional videos and personalized dashboard. Learners study
at their own pace. Topics include math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics and more. Khan partners with institutions like NASA, The Museum of Modern Art, The California Academy of Sciences and MIT to offer spe- cialized content. khanacademy.org.
Kid Info. “Old school” style website pro- vides students, teachers and parents links to quality educational websites, videos and presentations for pre-K–grade 12. kidinfo.com.
Shasta Public Library Live Online Homework Help. The Brainfuse program offers live online tutoring daily, 1-10pm. Login with your Shasta County library card number (available to all). rdg.shasta.ca.brainfuse.com.
LEARNING SERVICES & TUTORING
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Center for Learning. Offers one- on-one tutoring services specializing in reading for ages 5-14. chicolearning.org. 25 Jan Ct., Ste. 130. (530) 343-2980. Community Action Volunteers in Edu- cation (CAVE); Chico. Connect with Chico State University students who volunteer to tutor all ages in all subjects. Free. as.csuchico.edu. CSU Chico, 400 W. 1st
St., Bell Memorial Union Room 309. (530) 898-5817.
Homework Help at The Chico Branch Library. Tue & Wed, 3-5pm. Free homework help for grades 1-8. No appt. needed. buttecounty.net/bclibrary/chicolibrary. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530) 552.5652 Integrative Therapy O.T. Pediatric Clinic; Chico. Offers occupational therapy services for children ages 12 & under. 2627 Forest Ave. (530) 879-9030.
Irlen Visions; Chico. Irlen Syndrome diagnostic services and solutions for issues including reading and learning difficulties, low motivation, ADHD, autism, headaches, migraines and traumatic brain injury for all ages. 809 Nancy Ln. (530) 891-4783..
SHASTA COUNTY
Thompson Reading Clinic; Redding. Ages 5 & up. Offers dyslexia screening, dyslexia evaluations and Barton tutoring. Darcy Thompson, MA Special Education & Certi- fied Dyslexia Specialist. thompsonreading- clinic.com. 2950 Bechelli Lane - Suite 220. (530) 604-6878.
Tutor Doctor; Redding. Offers local, one- on-one, in-home tutoring services for all ages and all subjects. Tutors collaborate with the teacher and customize a plan tailored to each student’s individual needs to create tangible goals for academic im- provement. Tutors also assist students with organization and time management. ACT/ SAT test prep. Serves Redding & surround- ing cities. Contact for free consultation. tutordoctor.com/redding. (530) 287-5726.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Donna Boyd; Siskiyou County. Private tutor for all ages, levels and learning styles. Donna Boyd holds a bachelor’s degree in math and tutors in all academic topics. (530) 925-4750. Julie Keil; Mt. Shasta. One-on-one tutoring for grades 2-8. Julie Keil offers homework help, test prep and filling in gaps for math concepts like algebra, geometry, word problems and more. Julie has a Bachelor of
Arts in Elementary Education with an em- phasis in mathematics and is a CA certified teacher. (530) 239-0802.
Truely Hutchinson; Mt. Shasta. Truly Hutchinson specializes in mathematics and language. She tutors grades K-12 in multiple topics. New this year offering STEM education. Truely holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, a California Teach- ing Credential and a California Reading Credential. norcallearning.org. truely90@ gmail.com
TEHAMA COUNTY
Patricia Busey Reading Tutor; Red Bluff
& surrounding communities. Patricia is
an all-ages reading tutor with 25 years of experience. She specializes in Spalding, Lindamood-Bell & Susan Barton instruction, & works to improve reading, spelling & comprehension. Tutoring takes place in her office. 12945 Peach Tree Ln. (530) 949-2327.
LIBRARIES & EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY
Family and community resource centers often offer literacy kits on loan as well as free books for children ages 0-5; see section Fam- ily Support: Family & Community Resource Centers for center contact information.
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Little Free Libraries; Butte, Shasta, Siski- you & Tehama Counties. This worldwide program encourages families and individ- uals to “take a book, leave a book” at small, freestanding libraries placed in commu- nities. There are more than 40,000 Little Free Libraries – keep an eye out for one
or search the national website to find one near you. Learn how to build and install a Little Free Library of your own! Learn more at littlefreelibrary.org.
Pam the Pen Pal; Mt. Shasta. Children 10 and under can practice their penmanship and write about their favorite things to Pam the Pen Pal! Selected letters may be featured in upcoming issues of North State Parent Magazine. Address letters to: PO Box 1602 Mt. Shasta, CA 96067.
BUTTE COUNTY
Butte County Library. buttecounty.net/ BCLibrary. All branches are now using the same phone number (530) 552.5652.
Biggs. 464A B St., Ste A.
Chico. 1108 Sherman Ave.
Durham. 2545 Durham-Dayton Hwy. Gridley. 299 Spruce St.
Oroville. 1820 Mitchell Ave.
SHASTA COUNTY
Cottonwood Community Library. On Facebook. 3427 Main St. (530) 347-4818. Fall River Valley Library. fallrivervalleylibrary.com. 43250 State Highway 299 E. (530) 336-6445.
Shasta College Library. A community library card is available to Shasta & Tehama County residents. shastacollege.edu/library. 11555 Old Oregon Trail. (530) 242-7550. Shasta Public Libraries. shastalibraries.org.
Anderson. 3200 W. Center St. (530) 365-7685.
Burney. 37038 Siskiyou St. (530) 335-4317.
Redding. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530) 245-7250.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
College of The Siskiyous Library; Weed. A library card is available to Siskiyou County non-student residents for a fee of $10 for
6 mos. siskiyous.edu/Library. 800 College Ave. (530) 938-5331.
Siskiyou Child Care Council Resource Library; Weed. Offers children’s books, educational toys, curriculum kits and other educational resources for parents, care- givers, educators and childcare providers. Free. Mon-Fri, 10am-12pm & 1-2pm. 170 Boles St. (530) 938-2748.
Mt. Shasta Public Library. Early Literacy
Code to the Future
K-5 • 530.225.0030 5080 Bidwell Rd.
Music Magnet Program
Code to the Future
K-5 • 530.225.0020 1805 Sequoia St.
Spanish Dual Immersion
K-5 • 530.225.0055 1926 Sycamore Dr.
STEAM Lab
K-5 • 530.225.0040 2150 Civic Center Dr.
Code to the Future
K-8 • 530.225.0045 375 Ellis St.
Capturing Kids Hearts SHOWCASE SCHOOL K-8 • 530.225.0035 1330 Arboretum Dr.
Individualized Learning K-8 • 530.225.0076 693 Placer St.
Code to the Future
K-5 • 530.225.0050 1240 Manzanita Hills
Spanish Dual Immersion at Sycamore Elementary.
This exciting school offers both English and Spanish- speaking students the opportunity to attain both Spanish and English language proficiency! reddingschools.net/listo-spanish-dual-immersion
Capturing Kids Hearts -Building meaningful, productive relationships with every student and every colleague helps build a bridge to learning. We are proud to have three nationally recognized SHOWCASE SCHOOLS in our district. Sequoia, Turtle Bay and Sycamore. reddingschools.net/capturing-kids-hearts
Code to the Future - Bonny View, Juniper, Manzanita Elementary, Sequoia Middle
The project-based Coding is an integrated enhancement which includes EPIC build projects, robotics, 1:1 devices and more. reddingschools.net/code-to-the-future
Award Winning Music Programs - Musicians are built every year in band, orchestra, and choir. Music offered at every campus. Sequoia Middle School offering 5 different studies of music! music.reddingschools.net
reddingschools.net
530-225-0011 • 5885 E. Bonnyview Rd. • Redding
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