Indeed... There is always a way...

Indeed... "There is always a way..."

Ever the vision that the different learner, those deemed learning disabled, ADD, ADHD, Dyslexic, Gifted, or simply lazy, rebellious, disinterested, unmotivated, be understood for individuality, particular learning styles, potential, personal vision, interests, and special gifts of BEING... to live outside of judgments based on conclusions rather than exploration. Learners who readily identify with THE WALL ... These have been my students since the founding of APOGEE Learning Enhancement Training Systems™ in 1983.

My earlier students are now fathers, mothers, with children of their own. Among those who received the innovative services of APOGEE Learning ( www.apogeelearning.com) are entrepreneurs, business owners, medical doctors, nurses, psychologists, policemen, firemen, teachers, school administrators, artists, musicians, pilots, aeronautics engineer, light engineer, sound engineer, nutritionists, massage therapists, beauticians, acupuncturist, environmentalists, who hold to the value of diversity, and an attitude of "There is always a way..."

YES, a young dancer, one who was ever fascinated by the wondrous nature of life, one who found delight in coloring, writing, listening to ambient sounds and identifying where the sounds were coming from, one who loved to be read to, one who found such telling meaning of fairy tales, stories and rhyme, one who when hearing a full orchestra for the first time was told her destiny was to 'tune up the world.' YES, this the Founder'/Director of APOGEE Learning™... this the Founder of the Rockland County Association for the Learning Disabled, the Past President of the New York Association for the Learning Disabled, this the artist, this the Poet Laureate, this the Founder/Director of APOGEE Acu-Tone, a pioneer in creating a system of vibrational therapy, this the mother, the grandmother who, as too, her students, hold to the attitude, "There is always a way." 

Presently, my youngest student is 7 years of age, I started working with him when he was 5 years of age, and YES, his is a knowing beyond what he sees and what he is taught. His view of what the world needs is so very much on point... his is a wisdom that is willing to be expressed, willing to be known, and shall prevail as others are inspired by his leadership... TRUTH is his master, PEACE, is his guide. And he knows, "There is always a way..."

All Inquiries Welcomed:

Rose Marie Raccioppi, MS FABI

Founder/Director

APOGEE Learning Enhancement Training Systems™

Tappan, New York

845-359-9056

www.apogeelearning.com

Improved Reading Performance with APOGEE Somatic Phonics™

“To learn to read is to light a fire; 
every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.” 

Victor Hugo ~ French Romantic Poet, Novelist and Dramatist, 1802-1885.

"...to read is to experience each letter 
as a symbolic configuration of sounding form..." 
Rose Marie Raccioppi

Is your child struggling with dyslexia? Is he or she a misunderstood learner? APOGEE Learning Enhancement Training Systems™ is the answer. APOGEE Somatic Phonics™ is an integrated system developed for the dyslexic student to assure reading success. Twenty-eight years of documented success define the APOGEE Somatic Phonics™ Program. Reading with APOGEE Somatic Phonics™ becomes easier, word knowledge becomes more developed, and comprehension, spelling and writing improve. With a new and masterful command of reading, interest in other subject areas expand, focus is improved and grades soar to new heights.

APOGEE Learning™ takes a holistic approach to serving all learners at all ages and in all grades, including the special needs of those with learning disabilities. All programs are developed and administered by Rose Marie Raccioppi, a state-certified, honored, awarded and highly acclaimed educator, within a warm and nurturing environment. Each one-on-one session is personalized and available in all subjects.

With APOGEE Somatic Phonics™, specific letter sounding practices are initiated allowing one to confidently learn the distinction among letter sounds and letter names. Seeing, hearing, touching and perceiving define the scope of reading and the reading process. Observation itself is reading. Once the sound association is clear, the visual symbol is introduced via a three-dimensional object. Once that step is mastered, a two-dimensional representation is introduced. It is a truly integrated multi-sensory experience.

Each letter read and sounded is evaluated via APOGEE Cognitive Kinesiology™, a process that allows the student to understand the integrative action of the mind-body energy system. This process is utilized to determine if the letter brings about a stress response. If a stress response is found, a series of activities are initiated to address the specific finding. Once the stress response is abated, which is the result of the newly introduced experience of rebuilding the structure of the physical letter, one proceeds to view the printed word with renewed energy and focus. It is well known that people avoid that which is painful or stressful. By eliminating the stress associated with reading, the process then becomes an exploratory and pleasurable experience. Improved reading performance is a guaranteed outcome.

Rose Marie Raccioppi, MS FABI is state-certified in regular and special education, supervision and administration. With advanced studies in psychology, education, cognition, stress management and holistic health, Raccioppi's program is comprehensive. In addition to her academic excellence, she is an exhibiting artist, published poet and the Poet Laureate of Orangetown, New York. Raccioppi has developed supportive programs integrating the academics and the arts. Consultations for parents, educators and teacher training are offered, in addition to individualized student services.

Inquiries Welcomed

For more information on services 
provided for all learning needs:

http://www.apogeelearning.com
http://www.acu-tone.com

With autonomy, mastery and purpose,
creative, caring, free thinkers
and doers are developed.

• Inquiries welcomed •
• Call or post •
• All Questions Answered •


The APOGEE Achiever Program™ 
The Academics and the Arts
~ Soar To Success ~

Call for your FREE Introductory Consultation.
•all sessions personalized and one-to-one•
•comfortable environment•
•warm and nurturing support•
845-359-9056
toll free: 1-866-228-8663
1-866-ACU-TONE

"Bright Not Broken"

http://www.brightnotbroken.com/

About the book

Bright Not Broken sheds new light on this vibrant population by identifying who twice exceptional children are and taking an unflinching look at why they’re stuck.

The first work to boldly examine the widespread misdiagnosis and controversies that arise from our current diagnostic system, it serves as a call to action call for parents and professionals to question why our mental health and education systems continue to fail some of our brightest children.

Too often, these kids are caught in an endless cycle of chasing diagnostic labels, being prescribed dangerous medications, and are never given the tools to fully develop their gifts and talents.

An added word...

Yesterday, I attended a presentation by the authors and most certainly identify with the expressed perspectives. APOGEE Learning - http://www.apogeelearning.com/ - indeed shares in this mission of advocacy on behalf of our special children. Since 1983, APOGEE Learning has served the needs of 'Twice-Exceptional Children.' Self awareness, self knowledge, self mastery, along with appropriate supports for both the academics and the arts, have brought ongoing documented success to 'Twice-Exceptional Children.'

All inquiries are welcomed. All posts will receive a response.

The APOGEE Achiever Program™
The Academics and the Arts
~ Soar To Success ~

•Individualized Subject Tutoring•
•Study Skills and Mastery Strategies•
•All Learning Styles•
~Reading~
~Mathematics~
~Writing~
~Organization~
~Communication Skills~
~Assignment Management~
~Stress Management~
~ Acu-Tone™ Sound Therapy~
~Relaxation, Breathing, Attention and Focusing Exercises~
~Achievement Goals~
~All Ages ~ All Grades ~ All Subjects~
~PSAT~ SAT ~ All Test Preparation~
~Coaching~
~Family Therapy~

• Inquiries welcomed •
• Call or post •
• All Questions Answered •


For more information on services
provided for all learning needs:

http://www.apogeelearning.com
http://www.acu-tone.com

APOGEE Learning ~ A Whole Child Paradigm

•Learning styles honored and supported•
•Readiness experiences provided•
•Task analysis applied•
•Student interests as motivators•
•The Whole Brain approach to study and mastery•

Inquiries Welcomed
Call for your FREE Introductory Consultation.
845-359-9056
toll free: 1-866-228-8663
1-866-ACU-TONE

The APOGEE Achiever Program™

The APOGEE Achiever Program™
The Academics and the Arts
~ Soar To Success ~

•Individualized Subject Tutoring•
•Study Skills and Mastery Strategies•
•All Learning Styles•
~Reading~
~Mathematics~
~Writing~
~Organization~
~Communication Skills~
~Assignment Management~
~Stress Management~
~ Acu-Tone™ Sound Therapy~
~Relaxation, Breathing, Attention and Focusing Exercises~
~Achievement Goals~
~All Ages ~ All Grades ~ All Subjects~
~PSAT~ SAT ~ All Test Preparation~
~Coaching~
~Family Therapy~

• Inquiries welcomed •
• Call or post •
• All Questions Answered •


For more information on services
provided for all learning needs:

http://www.apogeelearning.com
http://www.acu-tone.com

APOGEE Learning ~ A Whole Child Paradigm

•Learning styles honored and supported•
•Readiness experiences provided•
•Task analysis applied•
•Student interests as motivators•
•The Whole Brain approach to study and mastery•

Inquiries Welcomed
Call for your FREE Introductory Consultation.
845-359-9056
toll free: 1-866-228-8663
1-866-ACU-TONE