Tutoring

The MFC offers several tutoring/mentoring programs for adolescents experiencing learning difficulties.

Success and Independent Learning (SAIL)

This educational therapy program provides a safe, supportive environment for children and young adults who are experiencing academic difficulty. A personalized learning profile and educational plan is developed for each student. The SAIL approach goes beyond traditional tutoring, improving students’ thinking skills and teaching them “how to learn,” rather than just treating symptoms. After school and flexible hours can be arranged.

For more information, call (514) 489-4320, ext. 221 or email reception@montrealfluency.com.

Click below to book an appointment with our intake coordinator and complete the intake form.

Taylor Adolescent Program (TAP)

The Taylor Adolescent Program is an after-school program for students in grades 5 to 11 who have:

• a diagnosed learning disorder
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
• mild Autism Spectrum Disorder

Program staff includes a school psychologist, social worker, speech-language pathologist and learning specialists.

The program model

Students are interviewed and matched with a tutor-mentor — an undergraduate or graduate student trained to work with adolescents experiencing academic difficulty. Tutor-mentors model and teach strategies for successful learning, then scaffold their student until he/she can independently use the strategies. Strategies supporting successful learning include

• reading comprehension practice
• essay- or story-writing
• planning
• studying
• managing attention and distractibility
• completing math words problems, among others

Students also learn to advocate for themselves and those who struggle with social situations may also benefit from TAP.

Students attend sessions twice a week for a total of four hours of support. Homework and learning experiences are used to develop self-awareness and strategies. A snack and social time provides opportunities to address difficulties with social interactions.

Bursaries are available.

TAP CEGEP

Are you a CEGEP student who struggles with one or more of the following:

• Completing assignments on time?
• Studying effectively and/or knowing what to study for tests/ exams?
• Understanding assigned readings?
• Completing written assignments (e.g., answering questions, writing papers and essays)?
• Getting started on assignments and other work?
• Managing time and staying organized?

The Montreal Fluency Centre offers a Strategic Tutoring Program that could be helpful!

The Taylor Adolescent Program (TAP) for CEGEP students aims to…

• Teach evidence-based strategies to students so they can learn “how to learn”
• Increase a student’s independence in using strategies throughout the academic year

The TAP program consists of two 1.5-hour 1-on-1 online/virtual sessions with a tutor-mentor per week (total of 3 hours/ week). Tutor-mentors are trained and supervised by a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and School Psychologist.

If you are interested in knowing more about this program, please email us at tap@montrealfluency.com. Places are limited and the program starts at the end of August!