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Burdett Learning Center



Effective and affordable support for students K-12 and college



Services





Executive FUNCTION



K-12 Coaching



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



EF coaching



College Students



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



education Specialist



Reading Support for Complex Learners



K-6 tutoring based on the science of reading. Linda has expertise in neurologically-based learning disabilities, and specializes in helping children with complex reading difficulties.



SUPPORT FOR SCHOols



Responsive collaboration



Specialized professional support and teacher training based on students' unique and specific learning needs.

Call/text/email for more information: lindaburdett@yahoo.com

(585) 330-8781



Executive Function Coaching



Strategies for the classroom and beyond



Executive Function Coaching



Students K-12 and College



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.


Call/text or email to schedule a free initial consultation

lindaburdett@yahoo.com

(585) 330-8781



K-12



Not currently accepting new K-12

EF Coaching students.


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 $120 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


Note: Executive function coaching meetings are scheduled and billed as "classes". Invoices are sent monthly. All missed coaching meetings may be rescheduled via phone or zoom (depending on available times), and will be charged original rate.



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 both face-to-face and online to keep students on track and motivated through the most demanding and stressful weeks of college life!​


New/Returning Student: 2x week: One online and one in-person meeting each week: $75.00


Two in-person meetings: $100


Returning Student: 1x week:

Rates will vary, depending on online, in-person, location, etc.


Billing and

Cancellation Policy:

College EF coaching is scheduled on a semester-by-semester​ basis and billed as a class. Invoices are sent in September, October, November, and December. If EF Coaching is not a good fit, cancellation is possible at any point in the semester. Please text, call, or email Linda to cancel future meetings.


Students will be billed for all scheduled meetings. I do my best to reschedule missed meetings via Zoom or a phone call. Unfortunately, due to my tight schedule during the semester, I have limited extra time slots, so I am unable to guarantee this rescheduled time.


If I am sick or otherwise unable to meet, I will adjust the invoice, and you will not be charged.


New college students will not be accepted after 9/30/25




Fall 2025



Billing Schedule

Invoices are scheduled to be sent in mid-September, mid-October, mid-November, and mid-December.


Health and Wellness Policy

In order to keep EVERYONE as HEALTHY as possible:


In case of mild cold, flu or COVID symptoms, I request masks be worn or meetings be help over zoom. For more advanced symptoms, including fever and congestion, meetings may be postponed or cancelled, as appropriate.


I will be changing and adapting my practice to correspond with local and federal guidelines regarding COVID, Flu and RSV.

​

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



Severe Weather Policy:

In case of severe weather/dangerous conditions all meetings will be on Zoom.






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

​

Individual sessions: $60


Note: Executive function coaching meetings are scheduled and billed as "classes". Invoices are sent monthly. All missed coaching meetings may be rescheduled via phone or zoom (depending on available times), and will be charged original rate.


​OPWDD students are sent invoices at the end of each month.



education specialist



Reading Support for Complex Learners

Grades K-6 tutoring based on the science of reading. Linda has expertise in neurologically-based learning disabilities and specializes in helping children with complex reading difficulties.





high impact tutoring



individualized, data-driven,
gap-closing methods...



for home and school



High Impact Tutoring



for Complex Learners (Reading)



Students with learning disabilities require carefully-tailored interventions. It is not unusual for students with dyslexia or other learning disabilities to falter, sometimes remaining at the same reading level for years. Unfortunately, many of today's school reading programs (even those considered "specially designed") are not appropriate for students with complex learning needs.


We begin with a diagnostic assessment to determine your child's reading abilities and learning needs. The next step is to develop a "prescriptive", structured, individualized intervention using research-based methods and materials.​​



High Impact Tutoring K-6: 3-5x week

Starting at $130 weekly

(Specialized reading tutor fees can often be reimbursed through the school district.)


Call/text or email to schedule a free initial consultation

lindaburdett@yahoo.com

(585) 330-8781



Professional Learning/Teacher Training





High Impact Tutoring



This collaborative service is targeted at assisting school teams to meet the unique learning needs of specific students.




Support



for school personnel on the IEP






Professional Learning/Teacher Training

Teacher training for Burdett Learning Center's high impact tutoring approach can be included in an IEP as a "supplementary aid and service" or "support for school personnel" to help teachers effectively implement the IEP and support the child's unique and specific learning needs.



* Guidance from the Individuals with Disabilities Act:

The Official Comments to the Federal Regulations under IDEA, published in the March 12, 1999 Federal Register, (Volume 64, No. 48, at p. 12,406 et seq.), provide the following guidance : "Supports for school personnel could also include special training for a child's teacher. However, in order for the training to meet the requirements of [former regulation] §300.347(a)(3) [now renumbered as 34 C.F.R.300.320], it would normally be targeted directly on assisting the teacher to meet a unique and specific need of the child, and not simply to participate in an inservice training program that is generally available within a public agency" (at p. 12,593).


*https://www.wrightslaw.com/advoc/articles/support.bardet.htm




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.





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