A Team of Educational Therapists & Specialists

    Strategies for Learning is a team of experienced educational therapists and specialists serving students with a variety of learning differences and disabilities. The Clinicians at SfL are highly trained and experienced educators who are dedicated to serving students and assisting families. They have extensive training in evidence-based approaches, learning differences, disabilities, and challenges and use specific teaching methods to accommodate an individual’s learning style. They will also consider the impact of school, family, and community on the student’s learning, and incorporate psycho-educational and socio­-emotional goals as well. Learn more about our team.

    The SfL team is also committed to life­long learning and believes in modeling what we teach. Our team participates in ongoing professional development to deepen our expertise and understanding of all aspects of learning.

    Meet The Founder

    Phyllis Koppelman, Board Certified Educational Therapist and Founder of Strategies for Learning has over thirty years of experience in assisting students and parents with learning difficulties covering a wide range of challenges. Phyllis brings a wealth of knowledge to her mission of serving students, having served in many roles in schools over the years. But it’s her genuine caring and warmth that win over students and parents alike. Since 2002, Strategies for Learning has grown into a team of talented educational therapists and specialists that help students on the path to meeting their goals and discovering the joy in learning.

    Our Vision & Mission

    Our vision is to provide each student, regardless of ability, with the support needed to become an independent learner and thriving member of the community.

    Our mission is to provide one-on-one support to strengthen student engagement and metacognition in the learning process. We do this by offering academic support and educational therapy across all domains, as well as integrated case management, advocacy, and consultation around learning accommodations, and the IEP and 504 processes.

    Educational Therapy & Academic Support

    We provide one-on-one educational therapy and academic coaching to strengthen student engagement and metacognition in the learning process from kindergarten to college With a focus on the individualized process of learning, we partner with students to facilitate understanding in literacy, written expression, math, advanced courses and test prep for all ages. 

    We’ll monitor progress periodically, conduct assessments or make referrals as needed. We’ll listen carefully to you and your child and communicate on an ongoing basis with you as well as with teachers, administrators, and other allied professionals on your child’s team. We’ll also be proactive—and we hope you will, too—in initiating team meetings to discuss progress and adjust our course along the way.

    Learn more about our educational services.

    Partnerships With Schools

    We partner with public, charter, and private schools to provide educational services to students who need supplemental and specialized academic support or educational therapy. Compensatory education funds or other educational funds allocated by the school or school district can be used toward our services which include academic support across all domains, homeschool support, assessments, integrated case management, advocacy, and consultation around learning accommodations, and the IEP and 504 processes. Learn more about how we partner with schools and educational attorneys. 

    Programs For Parents & Educators 

    We offer professional development and parent education workshops on a variety of topics including but not limited to executive function, organization & study skills, homework help, math, reading, screening/assessments, navigating the IEP process, and school placement across grade levels. We also partner with schools to bring a variety of programs for parents and educators to their campuses. Learn more about our school and parent education programs.

    Testimonials 

    My son has been working with his clinician at SFL for more than a year, and she’s doing a superlative job. There are the tangible results, such as his GPA moving from the high 2s to a 4.0, the reduction in the number of assignments he fails to turn in, and his increasing fluency in writing.  Equally important to me are the intangible results, such as his growing insight into how his brain works and ability to express that insight.  Celia M.

    SfL has helped my daughter find her math super power, she not only makes math enjoyable but builds confidence and understands how my daughter approaches a math problem. We look forward to seeing her each week. Kathy, Mother of 4th Grader

    You can read more testimonials from parents, students, and professionals on our testimonial page.

    Resources

    We provide consulting covering many aspects of learning and can provide recommendations to trusted resources and professionals. Check out recommendations & resource guide or our blog for articles and videos.

    Schedule an Initial Consultation

    You can schedule a free initial consultation by completing our Contact Form or giving us a call at 510-900-3121. We will listen to your concerns, answer any questions, learn about the student’s needs, and help guide you through our new student intake process.