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Transform Learning with Direct Instruction (DI): Empowering Students serving the Halton region, Mississauga, and Etobicoke.

Experience the transformative impact of Direct Instruction (DI) through our specialized tutoring and academic remediation support. Our clear, step-by-step approach not only addresses specific learning challenges but also inspires, educates, and empowers students to master new skills confidently.

Inspire. Educate. Empower.

Our Programs

Literacy

Math

Executive Functioning

Why Choose Direct Instruction (DI)?

DI is a teacher-centered learning approach. It focuses on explicit teaching through step-by-step guidance. It is an effective tool in supporting students in achieving successful academic outcomes. Our specialized tutoring and academic remediation support leverage DI to address specific learning challenges, ensuring that all students, including those with learning exceptionalities, receive the personalized assistance they need to confidently master new skills.

Proven Benefits of DI:

Explicit and Systematic Teaching: DI is structured and organized. Students are placed into programs based on their skill level. DI uses clear, explicit, and systematic instruction. Step-by-step instructions help students understand exactly what they must do, eliminating ambiguity and confusion about crucial learning concepts.

Repetition and Practice: DI emphasizes reinforcing skills. Students perform repeated practice to ensure they master a skill before learning the next skill. This is crucial for students who need more time to master concepts. It also ensures the retention of skills.

Immediate Feedback: Teachers provide immediate feedback and corrections to students to address misunderstandings in learning a skill right away, helping them stay on track. Teachers also conduct regular assessments and monitor students' progress and understanding of concepts taught so instruction can be modified to accommodate each student’s pace and rate of learning.

Proven Effectiveness: DI uses evidence-based programming backed by 50 years of extensive research, making it highly effective in improving academic outcomes, particularly for students with learning exceptionalities, including those at risk for academic difficulties in reading, math, and language.

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Our Expert Ontario Certified Teachers

Our Ontario Certified Teachers (OCTs) are trained in the DI teaching methodology. They provide specialized tutoring and academic remediation support to learners with learning exceptionalities in public and private school settings serving Halton Hills, Mississauga and Etobicoke.

  • "My son has been at Appletree for 2.5 years. It has made a world of difference in his reading speed and fluency as well as his confidence. The best part? He enjoys going!"

    Liz

  • “Instilling confidence every step of the way, Appletree Learning Centre is an educational support system that has helped our child in the areas of both math and reading. We are grateful to them, their program and their process.”

    Adrienne

  • “We are thrilled with our experience at Appletree over the last two years for my son! All his teachers have been supportive and kind. They have fostered a quiet confidence and a love of both reading and math.”

    Courtney

Contact Us Today to Learn More

Ready to see the difference Direct Instruction (DI) can make? Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can support your child’s academic success.