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Burdett Learning Center



Effective and affordable support for students K-12 and college



Services





Executive Function Coaching



Grades K-12: Coaching plans created for every student's unique strengths and learning needs.



EF College Coaching



Executive function coaching to help students manage the most demanding and stressful weeks of college life!



Reading Consultation



Grades K-8: A comprehensive approach for students with dyslexia and specific reading difficulties.



responsive Collaboration



Grades K-12: Working to build bridges between research and classroom practice, Linda offers specialized services for students with neurologically-based learning disabilities, particularly those with ADHD, executive function difficulties and dyslexia.



Executive Function Coaching



Strategies for the classroom and beyond



Executive Function Coaching



Students K-12 and College/Young Adults



Free initial consultation

I offer every new family a free initial consultation to discuss both individual and family needs. Together, we identify very specific problem areas you would like to change. After this meeting, every family receives honest feedback as to whether or not I believe executive function coaching is a good match for your specific concerns. I also establish a realistic timeline for accomplishing the identified target goals. For example, while some issues may require a simple one time "tune-up", other more complex situations may benefit from a carefully-tailored 6 or 12-week program.



K-12



Because of the broad and complex nature of executive function difficulties, every student's coaching plan is created for their own unique strengths and learning needs.


Grades K- 5 Student/Family Coaching:

Weekly meetings, 6-12 weeks. $60 per session/weekly


Intensive K-5: 2x per week. Starting at $100 weekly



Grades 6-12 Student/Family Coaching: Based on two empirically supported treatment approaches: (STAND developed by Sibley et al., 2013 and Organizational Skills Training for Children with ADHD by Gallagher et al., 2014).

$60 per weekly teen-parent session


School/Teacher Consultation:

504/IEP Consultation: $60


Teacher Contact/Meetings:

Initial Orientation: $120

On-going: $60





College



Even college students with mild executive function difficulties often benefit from the support of an executive function coach. At this level, coaching is offered on a semester by semester basis and includes both face-to-face meetings and technology-based connections to keep students on-track and motivated through the most demanding and stressful weeks of college life!

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New Student: 2x per week for first semester.


In-person: $75.00 weekly Online: $50.00 weekly


Intensive Support:

In-person and Online: Starting at $100.00 weekly






Summer 2022



COVID-19 Policy:

In order to keep EVERYONE as HEALTHY as possible, I will be changing and adapting my practice to correspond with local and federal guidelines.

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As always, I am committed to excellence in education and to science-based practice.


1. Zoom meetings will be available to all students.


2. I will not visit homes with unvaccinated family members.


3. For fully-vaccinated households, I will be available for outdoor meetings and masked, indoor meetings.


4. For my college students, the same basic rules apply. (Zoom, or vaccinated outdoor/masked, indoor meetings)


To me, transmission of the highly contagious variants are of major concern. I am fully-vaccinated. However, we now know that vaccinated people can carry and transmit the virus. I hope this policy will protect the health of all of my students and their families, especially those most vulnerable to the virus.


I look forward to the days ahead when policies like this are no longer needed.





OPWDD Programs



Family Support Services: Families of children eligible for OPWDD services are encouraged to apply for reimbursement of EF coaching fees through the department's family support services.


Self-Direction:

Executive function coaching may be added to your individualized service plan and become part of your self-directed budget. In keeping with the self-directed philosophy, these executive function coaching classes/sessions are carefully-tailored to match individual goals and learning strengths.


All rates are consistent with those posted for K-12 and College

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Individual sessions: $60


Group sessions/activities: 3-5 students, $30 per student



Reading Consultation



for students with dyslexia



successful solutions for creative classrooms



building bridges between research and practice



Background information/ Document review





Every reading consultation starts with a parent interview to gather background information and a review of school/academic records: assessments,progress reports, evaluations, etc.



evidence-based intervention





All interventions are data-driven, based on findings of the document review and results of the diagnostic assessment for instruction. Also, instruction will be evidence-based and follow practices of the Science of Reading approach. Linda will work with student for a minimum of 8-12 weeks, carefully documenting progress made.



diagnostic assessment for instruction





Prior to developing a plan for instruction, Linda will conduct a thorough diagnostic assessment. A written report will provide a profile of current strengths, skills and reading abilities, as well as a summary of areas of difficulty.



a responsive team approach





Linda strives to facilitate a responsive and collaborative team approach that will ultimately lead to effective school-based reading instruction with more a appropriate level of home-based practice.



Linda's teaching philosophy





I have found that my teaching philosophy has evolved through a combination of watching teachers I most admire, rigorous study of scientific findings, and, of course, by observing children as their eyes light up in that magical “I got it now” learning moment. To me, the foundation for excellence in education is set on the simple and basic belief that all children can learn and all children want to learn, and it is from this simple presumption of competence and eagerness that all exemplary teaching emerges. Also there must be a shared understanding regarding a child’s learning strengths, needs, and interests. Only when this information is communicated and shared by teachers, parents and the student can we maximize individual potentials and learning outcomes. Additionally, I believe great teaching requires constant reflection and a strong commitment to remain current in the field of education.



Linda J. Burdett



a lifetime career as an educator



As an educator, I have dedicated my career to finding even better ways to help children learn. I have earned a Master’s Degree in education, New York State teaching certification, and over 15 years of classroom experience. My professional experience also includes a solid background in higher education, as my work has allowed me to teach a wide range of both graduate and undergraduate level courses at Syracuse University and SUNY Geneseo. In addition, as a doctoral student at Syracuse University I have earned the status of Ph.D.(ABD) in Special Education, with a focus on Reading. My scholarly agenda focuses on the exploration of ways to create improved educational opportunities for students with complex neurodevelopmental disabilities, like spina bifida, Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. Through this exploration I have developed a strong understanding of the neurological underpinnings of various learning characteristic that are common among students with these complex disabilities, including executive functioning difficulties and differences in the development of reading and literacy skills. Also, throughout my career as an educator, I have sought ways to combine my love of teaching with scholarship and service to make a positive difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families. For example, I have served locally on the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities Community Advisory Board at the University of Rochester Medical Center and at the national level on the Board of Directors for the Spina Bifida Association of America. Also, I am most proud of my volunteer efforts to secure a grant that allowed for the startup and development of resource center that provides much needed information and referral services for people with complex developmental disabilities and their families living in the Greater Rochester area.



Reach individual and family goals,

learn and practice new strategies,

reduce stress and frustration,

gain self-confidence, and

increase understanding of issues related to learning difficulties.





Contact information


Phone number: 585-704-5463
Email: lindaburdett@yahoo.com

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