Welcome to the official website for the La Jolla Band of Los Suenos Indians

Tutoring may not be enough when students have weak underlying processing skills. In the past, if tutoring has not brought lasting  results, it could be due to problems with  memory,  attention, executive functioning, auditory or visual processing, thinking skills, sensory processing, or language.

We offer programs or services  which  address these areas  including PACE,  The Listening Program, Interactive Metronome, Learning Ears,  Fast ForWord, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

Auditory Enhancement and Training: The auditory system is like the "captain" of the sensory system. When it is weak, it can affect the integration of information and the learning process. Even when hearing is normal, listening can be impaired. By improving listening, we see improved attention, memory, concentration, language, learning, and communication. We offer two types of listening programs, either SAMONAS or The Listening Program™, selected on the basis of individual goals. For more details on The Listening Program, click here!

Summit SAT Prep: Students who want to score to their potential can benefit from this 10-session course. A personal coach uses curriculum that is tailored to a student's learning style and focuses on each student's needs. A diagnostic test determines where to begin, and instruction covers math, reading, vocabulary, strategies, and dealing with anxiety.

Occupational Therapy/Sensory Integration: Some students may exhibit trouble with gross or fine motor skills, sensitivity to touch or sound, have difficulty integrating information, and crave movement or spinning. These could be signs of sensory integration problems. An OT evaluation, consultation, and treatment are available, individually or in small groups. Our individual academic instruction also considers the sensory needs of the child, and sessions include sensory breaks when needed.

Homework Club: Some students need a quiet place to work with a minimum of assistance. Students are invited to come to Banyan Tree after school for up to two hours a day, enjoy a snack, and get help when needed. They have a chance to work with friends, and benefit from coaching in organization skills and planning for long term assignments. There is a minimal charge for these group sessions. Call to reserve a spot! For more details on Homework Club, click here!

Interactive Metronome: The Interactive Metronome© (IM) combines the concept of a musical metronome with a patented technology program that accurately measures, assesses and improves a person's rhythm and timing. It is the only program that uses a patented auditory guidance system plus interactive exercises to improve the foundational skills essential for learning and development. For more details on IM, click here!

PACE (Processing and Cognitive Enhancement): If learning problems cannot quickly be resolved with a little extra tutoring then usually there are deficiencies in the underlying learning skills required to make learning easy, efficient, and fast. PACE helps learners and their parents understand where the problems are, and provides a method for remediating the issues. This program usually requires 36 hours of instruction in the Center, and 36 hours of work at home with a parent. For more details on PACE, click here!

Educational Therapy: Educational therapy provides 1-to-1 tutoring to fill in any gaps in basic skills and help students understand their learning differences. As we seek to help individuals work through and cope with their unique learning profiles, it is also important to recognize and encourage areas of strength and talent. Consultation with families, schools, and other professionals is available to address the needs of the whole child.