2022
Groves Summer Programs Offering a nurturing
and fun experience to help unleash the brilliance in
your student this summer.
groveslearning.org/summer
Dear Families, When we are in the depths of winter, it is always nice to have a chance to dream of the sunlight and warmth of summer: Welcome to the community at Groves Learning Organization (GLO), and to the Summer 2022 program at Groves Academy! Summer is the time of year when we are thrilled to offer tailored, intensive, and engaging academic programs specifically designed for neurodiverse students struggling with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning challenges. Whether this is your first summer at Groves or you visit us each year, we welcome you. We know that your child will enjoy high quality, individualized, and fun experiences that will empower them to discover their brilliance! The 2021-22 school year saw some return to normalcy while we continued to manage the difficulties of COVID. Still, all students and teachers faced unique challenges that limited opportunities for the acceleration of learning and deeper impact. It remains clear that struggling students need transformative education now more than ever! Fortunately, our mission and vision remain - we continue to build confidence, success, and purpose through transformative learning experiences in everything we offer at Groves Learning Organization. Last summer, our team of administrators and faculty successfully delivered a 100% in-person and highly impactful, fun, and academically focused summer experience to over 240 students. They were able to gain the skills necessary for the next school year in the place where they learn best - a classroom with their peers guided by an expert teacher with a powerful curriculum! This summer, we are excited to again offer an invigorating and academically focused program with a seasoned team of faculty, counselors, and administrators equipped and experienced in instructing neurodiverse students, and supporting their socialemotional well-being. With almost 50 years of knowledge gained working with unique and challenged learners, we are constantly honing our teaching methods and are ready to support and empower your child. We strive to make each summer a fun and transformative experience. We invite you to join us! Warm Regards,
Dan Morgan President, Groves Learning Organization
About Groves Summer Programs
Groves Summer Programs are designed specifically for students entering grades 2-11 with dyslexia, ADHD, and other language-based learning challenges. Our programs offer in-person, expert, individualized instruction. We’ll empower your student to catch up and prepare for the upcoming academic year, giving them the tools they need to ignite a successful start to school in the fall. Offerings in 2022 will be academic programs that offer a nurturing, fun, and transformative experience to help neurodiverse children gain confidence and success. For many students, participating in Groves Summer Programs is their first positive academic experience. They begin to feel confident, bright, and capable and may develop a completely different outlook on school.
Summer Programs Students Our students have a strong ability and a desire to learn and have a diagnosed learning difference such as ADHD, Dyslexia, or other language-based learning disabilities. Our program is not designed for disruptive or oppositional students, for students with a diagnosis of autism, students with developmental/cognitive delay, or for students with emotional issues unrelated to a learning disability.
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Academic Program for Students Entering Grades 2-8
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Writing & Executive Function Program for Students Entering Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-10
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High School Academic Program for Students Entering Grades 9-11
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Application Information
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Additional Information
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About Groves Learning Organization
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Groves Summer Programs Virtual Information Sessions
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Every Student is a Priority
Complete your application by February 11, 2022 to receive a $150 discount for the Grades 2-8 Academic Program and both Grades 6-8 and 9-10 Writing and Executive Function Programs. Discount applies only to applications completed by February 11.
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Academic Program
FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 2-8
We help close the gap between academic potential and achievement. The 4-week academic program for students entering grades 2-8 provides small class sizes of 6-8 students grouped according to age, reading, writing, and math abilities.
STUDENTS IN THE ACADEMIC
Like all Groves programs, the academic program is highly suited for students
before confidently moving on to more
who have strong ability and a desire to learn along with dyslexia, ADHD or
advanced skills.
other learning challenges.
PROGRAM attend reading, writing, and math classes. In each subject,
care is taken to begin at a level where students can experience success
Teachers combine their experience
Our program is not designed for disruptive or oppositional students, for students
and expertise with care and
with a diagnosis of autism, students with developmental/cognitive delay, or for
understanding, using a diagnostic-
students with emotional issues unrelated to a learning disability.
prescriptive approach to continually assess and address individual needs. A final progress report, including recommendations, is sent following the conclusion of the program.
This course is FULL. We are forming a waitlist. Dates: July 11 - August 5, 2022 Times: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm Fee: $2,400 before February 11 (Early Bird Discount) $2,550 after February 11
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July 11 - August 5 Groves Summer Programs instruction is explicit, structured, and multi-sensory.
READING
Academic Program Content
methodologies including Orton-Gillingham, Wilson
Decoding
Reading System®, Singapore Math, and The Writing
Fluency
their instruction.
Comprehension
Revolution®. Teachers use these approaches to guide
A Typical Daily Schedule
Vocabulary
Subject #1 (i.e., Math)
Spelling
Subject #2 (i.e., Reading) 10:00-11:00am
Capitalization
WRITING
Our teachers are trained in a variety of teaching
Subject #3 (i.e., Writing)
9:00-10:00am
11:00am-12:00pm
Punctuation Sentence Structure
My daughter jumped out of bed
Paragraph Development
every day to go to Groves and
Idea Organization
normally she hates going to school! Thank you for providing this summer
MATH
Mathematical Concepts Mathematical Operations
program to support kids like my daughter and propel them into their next year feeling strong and prepared!
Computation Word Problems
- PARENT OF SUMMER PROGRAMS STUDENT
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Writing and Executive Function Programs FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 6-8 AND GRADES 9-10
Adopt a Growth Mindset this Summer The Writing and Executive Function Program provides direct instruction in writing and executive functioning skills and strategies. Students learn about mindfulness, growth mindset, response inhibition, sustained attention, time management, cognitive flexibility, planning and organization, and use these strategies to become more independent in writing and literature course work. Using The Writing Revolution® curriculum, writing instruction will be individualized to meet each student’s needs.
FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 6-8
A best-fit student for this class has functional reading skills, a need for executive functioning strategies, and specific support in writing. This is a stand-alone offering that cannot be paired with the Grades 2-8 Academic Program.
FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 9-10 - THIS COURSE FOR GRADES 9-10 IS CANCELLED
A best-fit student for this class has functional reading skills, a need for executive functioning strategies, and specific support in writing. This is a stand-alone course that cannot be paired with other High School Programs.
DATES: July 11 - August 5, 2022 TIME: Monday - Friday 12:30 - 3:30pm FEE: $2,400 before February 11 (Early Bird Discount) $2,550 after February 11
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“ Simply put, this course was transformational! My son learned tools that completely changed his approach and outlook to writing. We are so grateful to his teachers! ” - WRITING & EXECUTIVE FUNCTION CLASS PARENT
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High School Academic Program FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 9-11
Gain Confidence
Get ready for fall and gain confidence this summer with courses for students entering grades 9-11. This program is highly suited for High School students with a learning disability, such as dyslexia, and/or an attention disorder, such as ADHD, that affects academic achievement. Within a small, structured, and supportive environment, students receive a review of learned skills and an introduction to new skills to get a head start on their upcoming school year. This academic program offers courses in Math, Multi-level Writing, and Study/Organizational Skills. Those who are enrolled in both morning and afternoon classes have a lunch period from 11:55am-12:15pm. Students must bring their own lunch. Three session times are offered and students have the flexibility to apply for 1, 2, or all 3 classes.
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Dates: July 18 - July 29, 2022 Monday - Friday Fee: $475 per class
July 18 - July 29 MATH REVIEW
WRITING STRATEGIES LEVELS 1 AND 2
mathematical concepts. Students will learn and practice
foundational skills needed to be successful in producing
through direct, multi-sensory instruction at their own
written compositions across various content areas.
Math classes take an interactive approach to refining
Both writing classes provide students with
level and pace. Please self-select the appropriate class level based on the student’s needs.
Please choose the appropriate writing level for your student based on the descriptions below. It may be
PRE-ALGEBRA/ALGEBRA REVIEW Section 1 Time: 8:45-10:15am
beneficial to discuss this with your student’s English/ Writing teacher to determine the appropriate level.
Section 2 Time: 10:20-11:50am
WRITING STRATEGIES LEVEL 1
Focuses on sentence and paragraph structure.
STUDY/ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
This class orients students to vital elements of learning and provides strategies designed to improve executive function/organizational skills. Students will be introduced to note-taking tools and learn strategies to enhance comprehension through active reading and
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Sentence combining and expansion strategies Coordinating and subordinating conjunctions Generating topic and concluding sentences Single Paragraph Outline (SPO) Revision strategies, summary writing, and writing process
summary writing, and explore various approaches for organizing materials and time management.
Fragments / run-ons / complete sentences
Section 1 Time: 8:45-10:15am Section 2 Time: 10:20-11:50am
Section 1 Time: 8:45-10:15am Section 2 Time: 10:20-11:50am Section 3 Time: 12:20-1:50pm
WRITING STRATEGIES LEVEL 2
Focuses on higher-level strategies to assist students with structuring longer form essays.
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Single Paragraph Outline (SPO) Revision strategies, summary writing, and writing process Multi Paragraph Outline (MPO) Writing persuasive and narrative essays Writing strong thesis statements
Section 1 Time: 8:45-10:15am Section 2 Time: 10:20-11:50am
“ I wanted to let you know how easy it has been to bring [my student] to the High School Program. He has not complained once which leads to me to believe he is getting a lot out of the program. ” - PARENT OF SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
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Application Information Application Process
Required Documentation
Applying early is encouraged.
Complete the online application at
groveslearning.org/summer.
The Summer Admissions Review Team will review your application once you complete the application form at groveslearning.org/summer, submit the $50 application fee, and upload all required documents.
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Submit the $50 non-refundable application fee. (This fee is not applied to the program fee.)
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Electronically upload documentation. Required Documentation:
The required documentation helps us accurately assess the needs of each student, determine whether our Summer Program will be a good fit, and validate there are other students of similar profiles to form a class grouping.
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We will notify you as soon as the application review is complete. Applications will be considered complete upon receipt of all of the required documentation.
Most recent Diagnostic Assessment (psychoeducational assessment) Must include a narrative report as well as ability and achievement scores. Summary reports are not accepted. -- OR -Most recent School Evaluation - Summaries, goals, and progress reports are not acceptable replacements for the full school evaluation.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed until all required documentation has been submitted electronically, without exception.
* We require only one of these two documents, but if you have both please submit both.
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If applying for more than one student, please submit a separate application for each student. We appreciate prompt notification if your student will not attend, as other families may be affected by your decision.
Teacher Feedback Form(s) - You will be emailed a link to the form to send to your student’s teachers.
Optional Documentation: This documentation is not a replacement for the required documentation and will not fulfill the requirements for completion of your application.
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IEP Progress Report / IEP Goals 504/Accommodation Plan Speech-Language Evaluation
*Required Teacher Feedback Forms
Please email your student’s teacher(s) the link provided during the application process. Ask them to complete and submit the form as soon as possible. Once submitted by the teacher(s) the form(s) will automatically be uploaded to Groves Learning Organization.
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Entering Grades 2-8 Academic Program requires forms for Reading, Writing, Math, and Special Education (if applicable). Depending on how many teachers your student has, there can be from 1 to 4 forms.
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Entering Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-10 Writing & Executive Function Programs require forms for English/ Writing and Special Education (if applicable).
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Entering Grades 9-11 High School Program requires one form for either Reading, Writing, or Math, depending on student enrollment.
“ Our son has benefited greatly from Groves. He is more confident in his schoolwork and life in general. ” - PARENT OF SUMMER PROGRAMS STUDENT
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Additional Information Key Dates
Absences
All absences must be reported to Groves by calling
January 18
Groves begins accepting applications (groveslearning.org/summer)
952.915.4264 or emailing nurse@groveslearning.org
February 11
Application deadline for Early Bird
Course Selection
Discount (This discount applies to fully completed applications only. All required documentation must be uploaded.)
May 13
Application deadline
May 27
Fee payment deadline. (Your spot is not guaranteed until payment has been received. No refunds after this date.)
July 11
First day for students entering Grades 2-8 Academic Program and Grades
Please register for courses carefully. Once you have submitted your online application, you will not be able to make adjustments to your course selections.
Discounts
Groves offers the following discounts for the Grades 2-8 Academic Program and both Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-10 Writing and Executive Function Programs:
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required documents submitted electronically)
6-8 and 9-10 Writing and Executive
received by February 11, 2022, will receive a
Function Programs July 18
First day of High School Program
August 1-5
Spirit Week for all programs for students entering grades 2-8
Refunds
Early Bird Discount - Complete applications (all
$150 discount.
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Families who are enrolled in 2022 for the 3rd year will receive a discount of $50 per student.
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Families with 2 or more children enrolled in summer programming will receive a discount of $50 per student.
There is a $50 non-refundable application fee due with application materials. This fee is not applied to program fees. There will be no refunds for illnesses, absences, vacations, or closing due to weather. No refund will be given if a student is dismissed because of disciplinary action.
Cancellations
Drop-off / Pick-up Procedure
Please visit groveslearning.org for driving directions. We will provide specific drop-off and pick-up procedures prior to the program start date.
COVID-19 Safety
We plan to deliver an in-person experience in 2022. We continue to monitor COVID-19 and learn from our successful in-person learning in summers 2020 and
Groves Learning Organization reserves the right to
2021. If we are not able to offer an in-person learning
cancel class offerings due to inadequate enrollment, or
experience due to COVID-19, we will adjust our payment
other circumstance beyond our control, in which case
policies accordingly.
class fees are refundable.
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All cancellations and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing prior to Friday, May 27, 2022 to
summerschool@groveslearning.org.
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No refunds will be issued after May 27, 2022 with the exception of Groves program cancellation.
Please note that we may have a mask policy in place depending on the current scenario at the time of the summer launch.
Questions
Please email questions to
summerschool@groveslearning.org.
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About Groves Learning Organization
™
“ Thank you! My daughter has really grown in confidence and gained tools to be able to take into her upcoming school year. We have had her at Groves summer school the last two years and plan to continue sending her in the future. ” - PARENT OF SUMMER PROGRAMS STUDENT
GROVES ACADEMY SCHOOL
GROVES LEARNING CENTER
Groves Academy is Minnesota’s only established
Groves Learning Center allows children not enrolled
school for students with learning disabilities and
in our school access to our transformative education.
attention disorders and is accredited through ISACS
Groves Learning Center offers services to children
(Independent Schools Association of the Central
and adults, including comprehensive diagnostic
States). We enroll 280 students in grades 1-12, with
testing, tutoring, and speech-language therapy.
an average class size of eight. We believe students
All services are adapted to the unique needs of each
learn best when instruction is direct, sequential, multi-sensory, and addresses individual strengths and challenges. Our teachers and researchbased practices help students reach their academic, social, emotional, and creative potential. For more information about Groves Academy admissions please contact
admissions@grovesacademy.org.
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individual and designed to strengthen confidence and sense of purpose. Additionally, community events are scheduled throughout the year, including community education workshops on topics related to learning disabilities and attention disorders. For more information about services, please contact
learningcenter@grovesacademy.org.
Groves Learning Organization
(GLO) is a nonprofit educational ecosystem that empowers
each and every unique learner to discover their brilliance. We have a rich history of
supporting bright students who struggle with learning disabilities and attention
disorders, as well as promoting evidence-based literacy instruction for all.
GROVES LITERACY PARTNERSHIPS The vision of Groves Learning Organization (GLO) is to redefine the way our nation is taught, one student, one teacher, and one school at a time. Literacy Partnerships through GLO enable us to share our evidence-based teaching methods from our school to advance literacy instruction with other teachers and schools in the community. We work with teachers in partner schools to ensure all students receive literacy instruction based on the science of reading. For more information about teacher literacy training or establishing a literacy partnership for your organization, please contact Katharine Campbell, Director of Groves Literacy Partnerships, at campbellk@grovesacademy.org.
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Groves Summer Programs Virtual Information Sessions
Attend a Virtual Summer Info Session You are invited to join us in a conversation about Summer at Groves Learning Organization where we will answer questions and provide details about our Summer Programs. Whether this is your first summer at Groves or you visit us each year, we welcome you and know that your child will experience a high quality, individualized, and fun summer! To register for a session, please visit our website at:
groveslearning.org/summer. If you have questions, please contact us at:
summerschool@groveslearning.org.
Choose from one of the three available virtual info sessions: Monday, January 10th, 2022, noon-1:00 pm Monday, February 14th, 2022, noon-1:00 pm Monday, March 14th, 2022, noon-1:00 pm
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Learn more at groveslearning.org/summer
Every student is a priority Families tell us they return to Groves Summer Programs year after year so their students can learn from our expert teaching staff and benefit from the small class sizes. They say they see their students progress while enjoying our programs.
97%
94%
of families who
7:1
of high school
is the average student
participated in the Writing &
students tell us that they enjoyed
to teacher ratio for
Executive Function Program
Groves Summer Programs.
Groves Summer Programs.
(entering grades 6-10) would recommend it to others.
“ The fact that my student complained every day at Last year students came from schools in in
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different cities
different states to attend
Groves Summer Programs.
school last year and not once during your summer school speaks volumes! Thank you!! ”
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Our small class sizes, individualized instruction, and engaging curriculum help students gain confidence over the summer.
What Parents Say About Groves Summer Programs “ First I would like to thank all the staff at Groves for all the help and patience you have given my daughter! These last four weeks have been more successful than I even hoped for. ” “ My student had a wonderful month of learning and fun at Groves. Thank you for creating a wonderful learning environment that enabled this. ” “ When I picked my daughter up the first day, she asked if I could drop her back off for the afternoon. It’s so fun to watch her enjoy learning! ”
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