Inventory Testing and Resources

The 7 Styles of Learning:

This outline of the 7 different learning types by Blue Mango Learning will help you or your child self identify with one or more particular styles of learning.

There are two types of evaluation resources available:

PUBLIC RESOURCES:
Grades kindergarten - 12:

These sources are run by the government so you don't have to pay. If you feel that you would like to have your child tested for any reason, you must put it in writing (see sample letter) and deliver to your child’s teacher who will give it to the school psychologist. They offer comprehensive testing.

College Level:

College of San Mateo DSPS (Disabled Student Programs and Services) office can test you.

1700 West Hillsdale Blvd

San Mateo, CA 94402

College Center Bldg 10 Room 120

(650) 574-6438

NON-PROFIT RESOURCES:
All Ages:

Universal Design for Learning - UDL

UDL is a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn.

CAST is a nonprofit education research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through Universal Design for Learning.

PRIVATE RESOURCES:
All Ages:

Lindamood-Bell is a paid resource who does comprehensive testing of children and adults. They will inform you of your child’s predominant learning styles and differences or disabilities. The method they use is emersion in challenge areas until new neural pathways are formed.

Children and Young Adults:

Sylvan Learning Center, also paid, offers the following variety of success boosting resources for children of all learning styles: Robotics, SAT/ACT preparation, academic intervention, tutoring, resources for children and their parents, etc. Locations in Mountain View and San Francisco.

PHYSICAL TOOLS AVAILABLE:
Livescribe Smart Pen:

This pen is designed for children with any degree of A.D.D. or A.D.H.D. More information available here:

https://www.livescribe.com/en-us/smartpen/

Kurzweil Reading Software:

This software is designed for people who experience difficulty reading. More information and a free trial available here:

https://www.kurzweiledu.com/products/k3000-win.html