Sarasota Educational Resource Center (SERC)
941.924.2778

Sarasota Educational Resource Center has been in the Sarasota, Florida area since 1981, with offices in Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice. We pride ourselves on the progress of our students by providing a loving/caring environment where each student is encouraged to achieve his or her potential. The emphasis of the Center is customized one-on-one programs for all ages and ability levels. Our services run the gamut from remediation to enrichment. The staff specializes in helping those with Dyslexia, Visual and Auditory Processing, Learning Disabilities (LD), and Attention Deficit Disorder (AD/HD). We provide challenging programs that go beyond the conventional classroom materials. Below is an overview of SERC’S Programs and Services:

Processing and Cognitive Enhancement (PACE)

This program is designed to train cognitive ability and develop learning skills. PACE benefits those with problems:

• Staying on task

• Working slowly

• Avoiding tasks

• Comprehending

• Memory (long and short)

• Auditory and Visual processing

The program requires three (3) hours per week hours for 10 ½ to 11 weeks, plus parent involvement. Free screening provided.

Reading Programs

• Master the Code - Reading and Spelling

• Fast ForWord - Language Processing

• Wilson Reading System – Phonics based reading program

• Orten Gillingham - Phonics based reading program

• Lindamood-Bell- Phoneme Program

• Dyslexia remediation and testing with a PhD Reading Specialist on Staff

Cognitive-Behavioral Attention (C-BAT)

This program was designed for the treatment of AD/HD and is effective for all students, whether or not they are being treated with medication. The behaviors targeted by (C-BAT) are the following:

• Following directions

• Self control

• Self esteem

• Staying on task for a designated period of time

• Distractibility

Play Attention (New)

This program is a learning system designed to train students to become more attentive. It can help those suffering from attention deficit disorder (AD/HD) to become more attentive and focused. Special games are used that work off brain power. This system uses a sensor lined helmet attached to a module which plugs into a Personal Computer (PC). It monitors brain waves associated with attention and processing. The program requires 40 to 60 hours of training.

Testing

Psychological, Educational, Cognitive, LD, AD/HD, and Gifted Evaluations are available via affiliated licensed School and PhD Psychologists. These professionals are familiar with area schools as well as the applicable local and state regulations. Testing for Dyslexia is provided by a PhD Reading Specialist on Staff.

Tutoring

Tutoring is available for all subjects and grades. SERC’S teachers tutor Math, English, Written Language, and FCAT. We also prepare students for SAT/ACT and GED Tests. Enrichment tutoring is available.

Summer Programs

The following programs are offered in the summer and will be available in Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton, and the Goldie Feldman Academy:

• Math

• Reading

• Written and expressive language

• Readiness classes for kindergarten and first grade

• Study skills for 5^th through 8^th grade

• Processing and Cognitive Enhancement (PACE) – Brain Training

• Cognitive-Behavioral Attention (C-BAT) -AD/HD and Brain Training

• Play Attention -AD/HD and Brain Training

• Variety of individualized Reading Programs

• Fast ForWord (Language Program)

• One-on-One tutorial, remediation and enrichment programs

People travel to our Centers from Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Arcadia, Palmetto, North Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood, Nokomis, Osprey, Bradenton Beach, Ellenton, Lakewood Ranch, Palmer Ranch, Long Boat Key, Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island

For more information about the Sarasota Educational Resource Center call (941) 924-2778.