About Road to Learning
Our Center
Road to Learning began as an answer to a need realized in the Quentin Road Christian School. Struggling learners were making great improvements. Student grades soared and these results were reflected in the national test scores. Word got out to the community and calls flooded in requesting help for other students. In response, Road to Learning opened their doors to the public in 2006.
Students tutor for one hour, twice a week, at their own speed of learning. Our tutors are experts at utilizing each student’s strengths. They also take short breaks as needed. This delicate balance works well to get the maximum out of each lesson.
Many students attend tutoring after their school day. Buses transport from some of the Lake Zurich schools. As a benefit to working parents, students may enroll in the Quentin Road After-School Program. This program includes 40 acres of fun activities, sports, Jump-a-Saurus, Playland, computer games, snacks and homework help. Students may even sign up for swimming lessons, sports and art camps, and more.
Road to Learning is located on the campus of Quentin Road Christian School and Quentin Road Baptist Church.
1-On-1 Tutoring Room
Road to Learning has 13 one-on-one tutoring rooms. Each room is sized perfectly to attain maximum focus and retention from each student. The rooms are organized to channel students’ attention to the work at hand.
Library
Road to Learning provides a small library offering high-interest, low-readability books, as well as books for parents with information about dyslexia and accommodations for struggling readers. It is a great place to relax and enjoy our complimentary wifi. Students that are normally intimidated by libraries due to the size, quantity of books, and classification systems will find this library very easy to use. They are excited to share what they learned from the books with their tutor and their parents!
Prize Cabinet
Students LOVE to shop in our prize cabinet. As they tutor, they earn points that they can spend on prizes. There are even special gift cards to encourage students to do their best!
Our Director
Lisa serves as the Director of Road to Learning, as well as the Special Education Coordinator for Quentin Road Christian School, and Child Development Coordinator for Quentin Road Christian Preschool.
Lisa is a Dyslexia Specialist and Diagnostician. She is a certified tutor for the Orton-Gillingham Method, specifically in the Barton Reading and Spelling Program. Lisa is also a trained LiPS instructor for the Lindamood Bell Phonemic Awareness Program. She graduated with a BA in Special Education from Northern Illinois University in 1984. Since then, she has been teaching for 40 years in special and regular education, ages kindergarten through college in both public and private schools.
Lisa Stankus
Services
One-On-One Tutoring
Road to Learning specializes in one-on-one reading and spelling tutoring, in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Our Orton-Gillingham based tutoring system utilizes the Barton Reading and Spelling System. It is designed for children, teenagers, and adults with dyslexia. A diagnosis of dyslexia is not required and most students struggling with reading and spelling benefit from this multi-sensory, systematic approach. Our highly trained tutors work personally with students for one hour, 2 to 4 times a week. We do not tutor in a group setting. The goal of Road to Learning is to help individuals gain the ability to read, write, and spell at grade level or above. We know that the way to improve our community’s future is to build a strong foundation in the children of our community today.
Fee Schedule
Registration Fee: $75.00
Tutoring Fee: $52.00/hour
Dyslexia Workshops & IEP Meeting Support
Lisa has presented at the Illinois Branch of International Dyslexia Association, Illinois and Indiana Association of Christian Schools, Libraries, M.O.P.S., Rotary and Lions Clubs, and many local public, parochial, and private schools. She has also led hands-on seminars for hundreds of parents and teachers at Road to Learning.
Lisa is available to provide Dyslexia Workshops for public, private, and parochial schools. Lisa is also available to help parents walk through the IEP process. Additionally, upon the parents request, Lisa is available to attend IEP meetings. She is happy to provide information and support.
If interested, please call 847-307-0073 or email Lisa at lstankus@quentinroad.org
Testimonials
“I consider your program to be such a gift to the dyslexic children in your area. Thank you for caring so much for the children and their families that you would be willing to put forth the time and effort to create and grow such an incredible dyslexia center. I am sure that you have touched and changed the lives of more children than you even realize. I am so proud to be associated with Road to Learning.”
“When your child needs help, you want the best help available. Road to Learning provides the best research-supported system and teaching practices for addressing dyslexia in the area. Parents and students will surely notice continuous improvement in reading and spelling skills acquired each week. Compassionate and professional tutors have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to increase your child’s achievement, confidence, and motivation to learn.”
Susan Barton
Founder of Bright Solutions for Dyslexia and Barton Reading
and Spelling System
brightsolutions.us
Dr. Bobb Darnell
Director of Staff Support and
Reading Specialist, Local Area Public School. President of Achievement Strategies, Inc.
achievementstrategies.org
From Parents & Graduates