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By admin, November 30, 2009 7:19 am

This fall, Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. celebrates 24 years serving the varied educational needs of children through adults. Since 1985, the firm has provided educational instruction to over 11,500 students in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Today, Back to Basics Learning Dynamics is a vibrant, full-service educational facility providing instruction in 60+ subjects, the most comprehensive range of subjects available.

Back to Basics also operates a private school with a focus unlike any other school in the state. With a cap of 20 students, this unique private school provides students one-on-one instruction for state credit toward graduation, through personal, customized instruction.

For more information, please visit Back to Basics website at http://www.BacktoBasicsLearning.com

Back to Basics has been recognized as the area’s undisputed leader in one-on-one tutoring. In addition, the firm offers a unique Delaware private school for all grades. Back to Basics is the 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

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Beverly Stewart, a Delaware-based educational entrepreneur and founder of Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. was recently asked to join the Board of Directors of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce. 1,700 members strong, the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce is involved in government affairs, special events, providing emerging businesses with support and services, offering health and insurance benefits to members, and overseeing a wide range of programs for businesses of all sizes.

“I was incredibly honored to be asked to join the Board,” says Beverly Stewart. “For almost 85 years, the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce has been supporting local businesses and creating opportunities for its members. Over the next three years, I am looking forward to making a real difference in my local business community.”

Stewart’s own business success will make her a valuable addition to the Board; by sharing her knowledge and experiences, she will be able to help other companies grow and succeed. Stewart is the President and Director of Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 1985, Stewart began her business as its sole employee. Now, over 24 years later, her firm employs over 90 professional, degreed tutors, offers 60+ subjects for children and adults, and has served the varied educational needs of over 11,000 students in the tri-state area. Back to Basics is also a state-approved private school, providing a full-time curriculum of math, English, social studies, and science, plus electives for students in grade K- 12th.

In addition to her recent appointment to the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Stewart is also a Board Member and valuable committee member for several diverse organizations and firms including the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s Superstars in Education Selection Committee since 2003, and founding Board Member of the Wilmington Women in Business Foundation, Inc., (currently Director Emeritus). Stewart also currently serves on the Boards of Success Won’t Wait (literacy non-profit), McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds (educational game company), Horizon House (mental health non-profit), New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, and the Leon Weiner Education Foundation, where she is a Founding Board Member.

For more information, please visit Back to Basics website at http://www.BacktoBasicsLearning.com

Back to Basics has been recognized as the area’s undisputed leader in one-on-one tutoring. In addition, the firm offers a unique Delaware private school for all grades. Back to Basics is the 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

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By admin, November 22, 2009 8:05 am

The 3rd Annual Red Clay Consolidated School District Family Resource Fair was held this Saturday, Nov. 21 at Conrad Schools of Science in Wilmington, Delaware and, of course, Back to Basics Learning Dynamics was in attendance! The event was a perfect opportunity to introduce new families in the district to Back to Basics’ unique private school option, award winning one-on-one tutoring facility, enrichment opportunities, SAT prep services, and more.

Congratulations to Red Clay Consolidated School District for hosting such a wonderful event – we’ll definitely be back next year!

For more information, please visit Back to Basics website at http://www.BacktoBasicsLearning.com

Back to Basics has been recognized as the area’s undisputed leader in one-on-one tutoring. In addition, the firm offers a unique Delaware private school for all grades. Back to Basics is the 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

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By admin, November 19, 2009 8:22 am

Today, Back to Basics Learning Dynamics is a vibrant, full-service educational facility serving the diverse educational needs of over 11,000 students in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, in their homes, schools, and the Center. The area’s leader in 1-on-1 tutoring for pre-K through college-age students and adults, Back to Basics provides instruction in 60+ subjects, the most comprehensive range of subjects available. And, Back to Basics’ students are taught by over 90 experienced professionals with Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees.

The firm’s beginnings, however, were significantly more humble. As a teacher, Beverly Stewart had a vision of reaching every student. Her six years of experience in a traditional classroom had shown her this was not always the most effective method of instruction. So, in 1985 she established Back to Basics Tutoring Service as a sole proprietor working from her one-bedroom apartment. From the onset, the firm was significantly different because it focused on the benefits of one-on-one instruction and a permanent student-tutor match, unlike national chains using group instruction and multiple tutors per student.

Although she had a true passion for education, Stewart recognized that she had no practical experience in running a business, and so enlisted the help of SCORE to learn skills, strategies and practices that would help her fledgling business grow. From accounting, to strategic planning, to management skills, the teacher became the student. And in just four short years, Back to Basics grew so large that a permanent tutoring center was necessary to accommodate its students and staff. In 1989, Stewart purchased a three-story building at 1824 N. Scott Street in Wilmington, Delaware.

She also began to increase the firm’s offerings. In addition to a thriving customer base of 1-on-1 tutoring and educational testing for regular and special education students, she further expanded into tutoring and instruction for adults of all ages. From languages like Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Spanish, to work-related skills like computers and business writing, Stewart provided resume-building options for adults to increase their marketability in an increasingly competitive workplace.

In response, major corporations flocked to the facility. By providing such valuable services as English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, translating, sign language and interpreting, Stewart built a successful corporate client list including Fortune 500 companies DuPont, Hercules, ICI, Astra Zeneca and more. Stewart’s entrepreneurial spirit paid off and after only six years in business Back to Basics was named one of the “Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies” by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

In 1999, having completely outgrown the N. Scott Street building, Stewart was faced with a major business decision, whether or not to take the plunge and move to a larger space. Once again, she enlisted the services of the SBA through the SBDC for counseling and advice. And in 2000, Back to Basics expanded yet again to the current 6 Stone Hill Road address. The move increased classroom and office space by 250% and in conjunction with the move, Back to Basics Tutoring Service, Inc. was renamed Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc.

The move allowed Stewart to once again increase, not only the firm’s much-needed classroom space, but also its educational offerings. Back to Basics became a state-approved private school with a focus unlike any other school in the state. Today, this unique private school provides students 1-on-1 kindergarten-12^th grade instruction for state credit toward graduation, through personal, customized curricula. Stewart’s vision of creating a place where she could reach every student had finally come true.

For more information, please visit Back to Basics website at http://www.BacktoBasicsLearning.com

Back to Basics has been recognized as the area’s undisputed leader in one-on-one tutoring. In addition, the firm offers a unique Delaware private school for all grades. Back to Basics is the 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

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By admin, November 17, 2009 7:34 am

• Do I have my child’s most recent IEP?
• Where can I get special education services for my child?
• Does my special needs child have to take the DSTP like everyone else?
• What information does the school have about my child?

These may only be a few of the questions you have as the parent of a child with disabilities. So where do you go for answers? A great start can be The Parent Information Center of Delaware. The website address is www.picofdel.org

Here, you can find an entire list of frequently asked questions, with answers. You can even suggest others to be added to the list! The PIC’s programs include individual consultations, seminars throughout the year and an annual conference.

There is also an online resource center available on the site that has over 800 links on various topics related to your special needs child’s education and well-being.

For more information, please visit Back to Basics website at http://www.BacktoBasicsLearning.com

Back to Basics has been recognized as the area’s undisputed leader in one-on-one tutoring. In addition, the firm offers a unique Delaware private school for all grades. Back to Basics is the 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

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As adults, we may take communication amongst ourselves for granted. After all, we’ve been speaking for years and can just ask for things or tell someone exactly how we feel. But what about when we try to communicate with young children? Do we get frustrated? How do we know that a child understands us?

Communication is something new for children and they are still learning to use words. Actions and imitating others are often at the forefront of communication skills and language may be the last piece. There are times where adults find themselves at a loss for words. Emotionally or physically challenging situations can render us speechless but young children may deal with this on a daily basis. So what can we do to foster positive communication with young children?

• Speak to children in an age-appropriate manner.
• Do not be condescending or speak down to children. They’ll know it.
• Watch for the various ways that children communicate. They may change habits and begin to draw or doodle to express themselves.
• Children may feel more secure communicating through imaginary means, like a stuffed animal. Allow them to say, “My puppy doesn’t like…”
• Let children set the pace for their communication development. Don’t try to rush them.

The most important things to remember when communicating with young children are to have patience, understanding and keep practicing. With these traits as beginner building blocks, you’ll be on the way to effective communication with youngsters!

For more information, please visit Back to Basics website at http://www.BacktoBasicsLearning.com

Back to Basics has been recognized as the area’s undisputed leader in one-on-one tutoring. In addition, the firm offers a unique Delaware private school for all grades. Back to Basics is the 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.