To register for services or to schedule an appointment, contact:
Rebecca Walker rebecca@carrawaycenter.com 615-279-9376

SUMMER EDUCATION WORKSHOPS

Descriptions of Course Offerings:
STUDY AND LEARNING TECHNIQUES
Successful Study Strategies for Individual Learners Grades 5-12 Learn how you learn best and what specific learning strategies are best for you to use while you prepare for tests. Strategies will be taught in the areas of: organization skills, time management, listening in class, taking notes from lectures & text-books, reading comprehension, memorization, studying independently for tests and taking tests.

CRITICAL READING COURSE
Grades 5 & 6
Learn comprehension strategies for reading novels and textbooks. Learn how to answer comprehension questions, take notes while reading, prepare for book reports and prepare for reading assessments.

CRITICAL READING COURSE
Grades 7 & 8
Learn how to read critically. Learn strategies to improve speed, fluency and comprehension. Learn how to take notes from textbooks, write summaries and prepare for chapter tests.

ADVANCED CRITICAL READING COURSE
Grades 9 - 12
Learn how to improve your reading speed and comprehension. Learn how to manage high volumes of reading material, skimming strategies, high level questions to ask while reading, how to draw conclusions from various passages & reading strategies for the ACT and SAT.

WRITING INSTRUCTION COURSE
Grades 5-12
Learn how to write strong paragraphs, organize an essay, and write reports.

ACT PREPARATION COURSE
Grades 11 & 12
Learn strategies for taking the ACT. Strategies taught for the following tests: English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, & Writing.

Birmingham, Alabama Courses
DATE: July 14-18, 2008
LOCATION: Briarwood Christian Junior High School
COURSES OFFERED: Study and Learning Techniques, Critical Reading, ACT Preparation
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Jackson, Mississippi Courses
DATE: June 23-27, 2008
LOCATION: Saint Andrew's School
COURSES OFFERED: Study and Learning Techniques, Reading Comprehension
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Nashville, Tennessee Courses
DATE: July 7-11, August 4-8, 2008
LOCATION: St. Paul Christian Academy and David Lipscomb High School
COURSES OFFERED: Study and Learning Techniques, Critical Reading, Writing Instruction
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For questions about the Summer Education Courses contact Rebecca Walker, Program Director, at rebecca@carrawaycenter.com or 615-279-9376.

How to Register

Option A [check]
  1. Print and complete the registration form on the brochure.
  2. Make out your check to: The Carraway Center
  3. Mail the completed registration form with your check to:
    The Carraway Center
    1483 Clairmont Place
    Nashville, TN 37215

Option B [PayPal]

  1. Print and complete the registration form on the brochure.
  2. Make your payment for the summer courses with a credit or debit card using paypal by clicking the “PayPal” button below.
  3. Mail the completed registration form to:
    The Carraway Center
    1483 Clairmont Place
    Nashville, TN 37215
Birmingham, AL Courses
Registration Form
One Course ($250)
Two Courses ($450)
Jackson, MS Courses
Registration Form
One Course ($250)
Two Courses ($450)
Nashville, TN Courses
Registration Form
One Course ($250)
Two Courses ($450)