ATFS Learning Center is located in Shrewsbury Massachusetts. We started as a tutoring service in March 2002 and have since expanded our services to After School Programs, Accelerated Learning programs and also to Remote Learning. In the past four years, we have built a reputation of being dedicated to providing excellent academic services with emphasis on cognitive learning. We have grown from one individual to multi staffed education institute. We have grown out of my son’s play room, then a 1000 square feet basement accommodating many student groups at a time, and now  to  a 5000 square feet independent building facility. ATFS Learning center has been covered in a lot of local news papers and magazines with excellent reviews. We have been recognized not only for academic excellence but also for coming up with innovative ways to keep children academically focused and motivated. Most of all, we have built and will continue to build excellent relationships with many families and stronger academic foundations for our children.

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After School Programs, 2006 - 2007

Our after school programs create an environment and method of self discipline. Children mostly work independently and individually on their school homework. Teachers have a guiding role. Children are encouraged to identify and correct their own errors based on feedback from teachers. Beyond homework, children have an opportunity to work on ATFS worksheets including Math, English or Science. Children reinforce own learning and understanding by repetition of work and internal sense of success. Mixed age grouping acknowledges different learning rates as developmental. Child sets the learning pace at appropriate developmental rate encouraged and motivated by the rewards policy.

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Accelerated Learning 2006 - 2007

Accelerated programs are designed for those gifted and talented who just don't get enough in schools. Small group setting encourages children to teach others and to collaborate. They work with the teacher to learn new and exciting concepts, reinforce their knowledge through workbooks and guided work plan. Love for Math, Science and Language are essential parts of the classroom experience. Classes are held on Saturdays to accommodate out of town students. Instruction pace is set by the small group and topics covered are determined by the learning gaps identified during the process.

Enrolling season - May to July (Sessions start September 16th)

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Personal Training 2006

Those students who need individual help to accomplish individual goals such as better grades in Algebra, Geometry, Physics or Chemistry, benefit from our personal tutoring sessions. These are flexible schedule, text book based programs geared towards covering a defined curriculum. Emphasis is laid on active student learning, sophisticated pedagogical strategies, specific examples and cases, collaborative problem solving and question answering, deep explanatory reasoning, convergence towards shared meanings, feedback, error diagnosis , remediation and affect. The results establish the fact that one on one tutoring is superior to normal learning experiences in a traditional classroom setting. These effects are quite robust. Schedules are need based and setting is preferably one on one.

Enrollment season - Sept - Feb (Sessions Start Sept 2006)

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Workshops 2006

These workshops are an opportunity that ATFS Learning Center provides to students of high school who are interested in learning the subject of Chemistry and Physics above and beyond their school textbooks. These are series of dedicated Saturdays during the fall of 2006 where children will be spending quality Chemistry/Physics hours at our ATFS facility in Shrewsbury, MA. These workshops promise a wealth of Subject knowledge, learning materials, fundamental concepts and understanding tips and tricks. These workshops are modeled on the high school curriculum and geared towards SAT II preparation.

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Contests  and  Science Fair 2006 - 2007

Each year ATFS conducts contests to encourage children of different age groups. The contest process is designed to encourage children and not just to foster the competitive spirit. Preparation Materials are made available so the parents can work closely with the children to make this a great learning experience. All participants receive certificates and winners receive trophies and medals. Math contest is conducted each year in April, Science contest in October and Vocabulary in January. In addition this year, we hope to introduce a science fair. Please watch our website for updates regarding this.

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Rewards 2006 - 2007

Children who follow the ATFS curriculum in addition to their school curriculum get rewarded for their work. A structured policy is in place and prize distribution is held each year to encourage children with certificates and medals and trophies.

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