WELCOME! I'M GLAD YOU ARE HERE.
A note from our founder, LaKena Horhn
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I went into teaching because I wanted to make a difference. With two neurodiverse children, I went back to school so that I could better serve and advocate for them and for other families. After 9 years as an elementary teacher and 5 years as a principal, I knew that I could make a larger impact on students and families if I left the school system.
I launched a micro school and helped families who students were performing well below their grade level, many had dyslexia, attention deficit disorder or autism. The students came in with a range of emotions, from frustration to embarrassment, because they weren't meeting the expectations. From a location based micro-school to now serving students and families worldwide, at Family Forward Learning, we strive to break those limiting beliefs, identify and fill their learning gaps and show students what they are capable of! Struggles CAN be resolved, but it first begins with the beliefs a student has about themself and their capabilities.
Our goal to make each students’ educational journey a positive one, and above all else, make sure they know they are not alone.
Our approach also extends to our students’ families. We know how school struggles can impact you as a parent, and we want you to know we’re here for you, too!
Our Process
How to get started with Family Forward Learning
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Free Assessment
The first step is to schedule a FREE reading assessment. This will identify any gaps in your child's learning. The assessment is given in our Zoom Classroom.
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Meet to Discuss Recommendations
Once we have identified the exact areas where your child is struggling, we will meet with you to discuss our recommendations and options for working with us.
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Get Started with One of Our Teachers
An individualized learning plan is created based on the assessment results. We provide you with updates on progress and recommendations for activities that will further their growth in-between intervention sessions. Lessons take place in our Zoom Classroom.
Who do we work with:
Family Forward Learning is dedicated to helping struggling readers thrive! Our research-based intervention model is designed to close reading gaps by one grade level within 3-6 months.
We have witnessed students who were several grade levels behind their peers catch up, becoming independent learners and leaders both in and out of the classroom!
Our interactive assessment enables our teachers to pinpoint areas needing improvement which allows us to create an individual learning plan for your child.
What Families Say
Find out what our families have to say about their experience with Family Forward Learning.