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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2022/2023
EDUCATION
SHASTA COUNTY
Thompson Reading Clinic; Redding.
Ages 5 & up. Dyslexia screening, dyslexia evaluations and Barton tutoring. Darcy Thompson, MA Special Education & Certi- fied Dyslexia Specialist. 2950 Bechelli Lane, Suite 220. (530)604-6878.
Tutor Doctor; Redding. 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 improvement. Tutors also assist students with organiza- tion and time management. ACT/SAT test prep. Redding & surrounding cities. Con- tact for free consultation. tutordoctor.com/ tutor-doctor-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 and tutors grades K-12 in multiple topics, including STEM education. Truely holds a bachelor’s degree in math- ematics, a California Teaching Credential and a California Reading Credential. nor- callearning.org. truely90@gmail.com
mugs, t-shirts, water bottles, keychains, bags and more. starlightpromo.com. (530)918-9480.
HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT & RESOURCES
A-G High School Science Labs; Chico. For high school students preparing to attend college. Throughout the school year the Chico Creek Nature Center lab offers biology, chemistry, physics & earth science courses taught by a highly qualified lab instructor. Students complete supplemen- tal requirements outside of the course. All materials, supplies and lab manuals are included in program fee. 1968 E. 8th St. (530)891-4671.
Butte Homeschoolers. All-inclusive ho- meschool support network for Chico and surrounding areas. Meets weekly for park day, shared activities, info and support. Everyone welcome. Join on Facebook. face- book.com/groups/ButteHomeSchoolers. California Homeschool Network (CHN). Statewide grassroots organization sup- porting homeschool families. californiaho- meschool.net. (800)327-5339.
Grant Homeschool; Redding. Provides support and networking for families who choose to educate their K-8 children at home. Email rbeasley@grantschoolcou- gars.com. (530)243-0561 Ext. 152. Hands-On Gardening Classes for Home- schoolers; Chico. Invites homeschoolers
of all ages and from any location to come learn to plant, harvest and grow healthy organic foods. fromthegroundupfarms.org. 1125 Kentfield Rd. (530)513-7638. Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA). Resources on legal aspects of ho- meschooling as well as other homeschool support. hslda.org. (540)338-5600 Homeschool Association of California (HSC). Supports and promotes the entire spectrum of homeschooling. hsc.org. Info@hsc.org (888)HSC-4440.
on learning for Tehama County students, with activities that include electronics, digital media, coding, engineering, vide- ography & more. All activities are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, support Common Core problem solving
& processing skills and are built around the belief that learning can be meaningful & fun. Call to reserve time slots. search “makerspace” on tehamaschools.org. 1135 Lincoln St. squigley@tehamaschools.org. (530)528-7310.
Thrive TK-12 Homeschool Program; Chico. Open learning environment offering drop-off learning sessions, field trips and classes for homeschoolers, including a homeschool nature class. thrivechico.org. (530)809-4638.
HOMEWORK HELP WEBSITES
Carnegie Library. Free online homework help site for grades K-12 in over 60 sub- jects. Pages for teachers and parents too. carnegielibrary.org. (412)622-3114.
How Stuff Works. Info, quizzes, quality videos and answers to questions on a vast variety of topics. howstuffworks.com. Khan Academy. Free, personalized learn- ing resource for all ages. Practice exercises, instructional videos and personalized dashboard. Learners study at their own pace. Topics include math, science, com- puter programming, history, art history, economics and more. Khan partners with institutions like NASA, The Museum of Modern Art, The California Academy of Sci- ences and MIT to offer specialized content. khanacademy.org.
Kid Info. Website provides students, teach- ers and parents links to quality educational websites, videos and presentations for pre-K–grade 12. kidinfo.com.
Shasta Public Library Live Online Home- work Help. Offers live online tutoring dai- ly, 1-10pm. Login with your Shasta County
library card number (available to all). rdg. shasta.ca.brainfuse.com.
LEARNING SERVICES & TUTORING
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Copernicus Tutoring. Free, virtual tutor- ing organization devoted to providing quality, accessible tutoring services to K-12 students across the US. Volunteer high school tutors, once accepted, receive a Zoom orientation to learn best practices for communication over Zoom and then offer one-hour tutoring sessions on aca- demics and even extra-curricular pursuits. copernicustutoring.com.
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Center for Learning. One-on-one tutoring services specializing in reading for ages 5-14. chicolearning.org. 2627 Forest Avenue. cc4learning@gmail.com. (530)343-2980.
Community Action Volunteers in Educa- tion (CAVE); Chico. Chico State University students are volunteer tutors for all ages in all subjects. Free. as.csuchico.edu/cave. CSU Chico, 400 W. 1st St., Bell Memorial Union Room 309. (530)898-5817. Homework Help at The Chico Branch Library. Tu-Wed, 3-5pm. Free homework help for grades 1-8. No appt. needed. but- tecounty.net/bclibrary. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)552-5652.
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. irlenvisions.com. 809 Nancy Ln. (530)891-4783.
Makerspace; Red Bluff. Hands-on, minds- Whittenberg
Montessori Schools in Upper California
Country School
A SCHOOL OF MASTERY
Private Elementary School, Grades K-8
(530) 529-0866 • Red Bluff WWW.WHITTENBERG.ORG
Looking for a music teacher?
Visit the North State Parent Music Teacher Directory on page 16 or at
northstateparent.com/music
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Montessori Children’s House
Director: Sarah Livingston
Preschool, ages 3-5
814 Glenn St., Chico chicomontessori.com
(530) 342-5518 Lic# 0454406630
Sherwood Montessori
Director: Michelle Yezbick
TK-8th grade, public charter school 1010 Cleveland Ave., Chico sherwoodmontessori.org
(530) 345-6600
Each school is individually operated.
SHASTA COUNTY
Montessori Children’s House of Shady Oaks
Director: Julie Helart
Private learning environment for PreK-6th grade
1410 Victor Ave., Redding shadyoaksmontessori.com (530) 222-0355 Lic# 455405949
Shasta Elementary
Director: Kim Miller
Free Public Montessori TK-8th grade Homeschool option available 10446 Red Bluff Rd., Shasta shastaunionschool.net
(530) 243-1110
“Early childhood education is the key to the betterment of society” ~Maria Montessori
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