Counselling

Steve Ballantyne, B.A., M.Ed.

Choosing the correct University, College or Technology Program has never been more important to students. We offer the following in a private, professional setting – Career Planning, Career Counselling, Course Selection Assistance, Interest Testing and Evaluation, Guidance and Educational Counselling for Canadian Universities, Colleges and U.S.A. Schools. Retired Guidance Teacher, Steve Ballantyne, B.A., M.Ed. is our Educational Consultant. 

Individual or Family Counselling 

"An Affordable Investment In Yourself" 
Dr. S. Wier H.B.A., B.Ed., M.A., Ph.D. 

Dr. Wier helps students solve their problems at school and/or at home. His knowledge and years of experience working with teenagers and their families enable him to understand and solve many troublesome, educationally-related problems. Dr. Wier is a valued professional who has just joined Educational Help Centres Inc.

Davis Dyslexia Correction Program

Mary Ann Kettlewell, R.N.

Mary Ann is a certified Davis dyslexia correction facilitator. She works with students, all ages, who are visual learners or picture thinkers. Many of her students have been labelled A.D.D. or A.D.H.D. and are not achieving in the classrooms. The Davis program is a proven method of correcting dyslexia (a communication disorder) in 87 countries of the world. The book, "The Gift of Dyslexia" by R. Davis explains the procedure that Mary Ann uses.

Testing

For several years, we have offered “Academic Testing” for Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Sandy O'Brien, a trained tester and Learning Support teacher uses the “Woodcock-Johnson III Psycho-Educational Battery” test. The parents and school receive a comprehensive report regarding the findings of the test and recommendations. 

During the past two years, Stephen Ballantyne, a Guidance Counsellor/Principal, advises students regarding careers and course selection. He uses the results of up-to-date “Interest Inventory Tests” to help students know their strengths and weaknesses.

E.S.L./F.S.L./S.S.L.

We offer Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Conversational English/French/Spanish Tutoring as well as TOEFL exam preparation.

Summary Of Services

• Instruction Method: One-to-One
• Cost of Instruction: See “Fee Schedule”
• Testing & Diagnosis: Woodcock-Johnson III Test Available - $300 for full package
• Counselling: Career & Course Selection $40/hour + $45 test
• Instruction Site: Choice – In-Office, In-Home, On-Line
• Test Preparation: S.A.T. /A.C.T. (U.S.), G.E.D.
• Teacher Qualifications: Certified Teachers
• Contract Commitments: No Term Contract (start and stop as desired, design own schedule)
• Special Ed. Qualifications: 25+ Sp. Ed. Specialists Available
• Languages E.S.L., F.S.L., S.S.L
• Dyslexia Correction Certified "Davis Dyslexia Correction® Program" Available