West Coast Centre for Learning Services
West Coast Centre for Learning offers a suite of award-winning academic and cognitive development services, to support literacy and optimize brain health and cognition in learners of all ages assisting them to reach their educational and career goals. Consultation, coaching and assessments are the foundation of what we do here at the learning centre. Below you will find more information of each of these services.
Assessments
At West Coast Centre for Learning, we offer Psychoeducational Assessments, Level B Assessments, and Informal Assessments.
Psychoeducational Assessments
Psychoeducational assessments are comprehensive evaluations that utilize a variety of standardized tools to analyze an individual's cognitive and academic abilities in relation to their age-based peers. These assessments are critical for identifying specific learning disabilities, cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and academic needs. They provide families and educators with clear insights into a student’s learning profile, helping to tailor educational interventions effectively.
Conducted by experienced and qualified psychologists at our center in Surrey, psychoeducational assessments involve a detailed examination of intellectual functioning, academic skills, processing abilities, and, if necessary, social-emotional behavior. The outcome of these assessments not only highlights areas requiring support but also helps in tracking academic progress and determining the necessity for further specialized evaluations.
Please note that fees for psychoeducational assessments vary depending on the scope and nature of the testing involved.
Level B Assessments:
Academic assessments, or “Level B” assessments, are conducted using standardized assessment tools and can help pinpoint gaps in reading, writing or math development in relation to age-based standardized norms. These assessments allow families to clearly understand if their child has gaps in their academic achievement, to monitor progress, or to determine if there is a need for further assessment with an educational psychologist.
Level B testing is conducted in person by a highly trained and qualified clinician at our office in Surrey. Depending on the assessment tools used, fees for this type of assessment range.
Informal Assessments:
Initial informal assessments are used to get a snapshot of the current level of reading, math and cognitive functioning of the individual. These assessments help clinicians and families to better understand any struggles with learning and reasons why the problem may be occurring. Our assessments are used to not “label” but rather they are a tool used to better understand how to support the individual as well as to apply suitable programs and interventions. Informal assessments can be done in our office but most commonly are completed online from the comfort of home. Please contact us for initial assessments costs.
Consultation
Navigating the plethora of available programs and services can be overwhelming. As such, many individuals and families find it difficult to know where to start and how to navigate assessment and treatment options. At West Coast Centre for Learning, we take the stress and uncertainty out of the situation by providing free initial consultations to individuals and families seeking information and/or solutions. Our dedicated team of clinicians will walk you through our program offerings and help to determine which intervention will be the best fit.
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Coaching
Coaching is an essential component to the programs provided by West Coast Centre for Learning. Whether it’s one of our Cognitive Fitness programs or a dedicated Coaching program like Executive Function, we ensure that each client is supported by a qualified coach. Coaches are integral to the successful implementation and completion of our programs as they monitor progress and provide timely interventions if and when necessary. Our coaches provide encouragement and positive reinforcement which is necessary to ensure clients stay motivated for the duration of the program. Coaches are also responsible for reporting on progress, attendance and participation.