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		<title>Key for Special Offerings:</title>
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		<title>Cedarwood Waldorf School</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:11:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[3030 SW 2nd Ave Portland, OR 97201 503-245-1477 cedarwoodschool.org Grades/Ages: pre-k – 8th gr Total Enrollment: 275 Religious Affiliation: none Special Offerings: D, Dr, EC, FA, FL, FT, M, MCD, PE Cedarwood Waldorf School brings Waldorf education to life and strives to instill a love for learning. Our curriculum weaves together the arts, academics and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>3030 SW 2nd Ave<br />
Portland, OR 97201<br />
503-245-1477<br />
<a href="http://www.cedarwoodschool.org">cedarwoodschool.org</a></p>
<p>Grades/Ages: pre-k – 8th gr<br />
Total Enrollment: 275<br />
Religious Affiliation: none<br />
Special Offerings: D, Dr, EC, FA, FL, FT, M, MCD, PE</p>
<p>Cedarwood Waldorf School brings Waldorf education to life and strives to instill a love for learning. Our curriculum weaves together the arts, academics and movement, with a reverence for the developing child. We nurture our children&#8217;s spirituality, cultivate their ability to think imaginatively and inspire them to seek the truth.</p>
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		<title>EinsteinWise</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:13:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[19005 SE 34th St., Ste. 100 Vancouver, WA 98683 503-936-5765 einsteinwise.com Grades/Ages:K-8 Total Enrollment: New Student/Teacher Ratio: New Religious Affiliation: None Special Offerings: C, EC, FA, FL, MCD, PE Main focus of our program is on cognitive development. We also offer Robotics, Computer Programming, Chess, and Yoga in Summer Camps and After School programs.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>19005 SE 34th St., Ste. 100<br />
Vancouver, WA 98683<br />
503-936-5765<br />
<a href="http://www.einsteinwise.com">einsteinwise.com</a></p>
<p>Grades/Ages:K-8<br />
Total Enrollment: New<br />
Student/Teacher Ratio: New<br />
Religious Affiliation: None<br />
Special Offerings: C, EC, FA, FL, MCD, PE</p>
<p>Main focus of our program is on cognitive development. We also offer Robotics, Computer Programming, Chess, and Yoga in Summer Camps and After School programs.</p>
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		<title>Horizon Christian Learning Center</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:16:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before and After School Care 23370 SW Boones Ferry Road Tualatin, OR 97062 503-691-1054 horizonlearningcenter.org Grades/Ages: K-5th Total Enrollment: 16 Student/Teacher Ratio: 1-15 Religious Affiliation: Assemblies of God Special Offerings: A, ADK, C, Dr, EC, FA, FL, FT, M, MCD, PE, T Before and after school extended care is offered from 7:00 am until 6:00 [...]]]></description>
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23370 SW Boones Ferry Road<br />
Tualatin, OR 97062<br />
503-691-1054<br />
<a href="http://horizonlearningcenter.org">horizonlearningcenter.org</a> </p>
<p>Grades/Ages: K-5th<br />
Total Enrollment: 16<br />
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1-15<br />
Religious Affiliation: Assemblies of God<br />
Special Offerings: A, ADK, C, Dr, EC, FA, FL, FT, M, MCD, PE, T</p>
<p>Before and after school extended care is offered from 7:00 am until 6:00 pm. Our facility includes a playground, sports fields and a gym. We keep our kids busy with a homework time, science, art, drama, crafts, games, and other activities! A nutritious afternoon snack is also provided.</p>
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		<title>Kids Like Languages</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:17:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Language Classes 1170 NW Riverview Ave. Gresham, OR 97030 503-492-1700 kidslikelanguages.com Grades/Ages: K &#8211; 8th gr Student/Teacher Ratio: 10-20 students Special Offerings: FL We make Cultures and Languages fun for kids offering after school languages classes in all the Portland Metro Area. Please contact us to know more about us!!!]]></description>
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1170 NW Riverview Ave.<br />
Gresham, OR 97030<br />
503-492-1700<br />
<a href="http://kidslikelanguages.com">kidslikelanguages.com</a> </p>
<p>Grades/Ages: K &#8211; 8th gr<br />
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10-20 students<br />
Special Offerings: FL</p>
<p>We make Cultures and Languages fun for kids offering after school languages classes in all the Portland Metro Area. Please contact us to know more about us!!!</p>
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		<title>Mathnasium &#8211; The Math Learning Center</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:19:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12965 NW Cornell Road Portland OR 97229 8128 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Portland OR 97225 17449 SW Lower Boones Ferry Rd., Suite 100 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 971-732-5155 mathnasium.com Grades/Ages: gr 2 &#8211; High School Student/Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Special Offerings: MCD We specialize in teaching kids math the way that makes sense to them. Our [...]]]></description>
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<p>8128 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy<br />
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Lake Oswego, OR 97035</p>
<p>971-732-5155<br />
<a href="http://mathnasium.com">mathnasium.com</a> </p>
<p>Grades/Ages: gr 2 &#8211; High School<br />
Student/Teacher Ratio: 4:1<br />
Special Offerings: MCD</p>
<p>We specialize in teaching kids math the way that makes sense to them. Our team of highly skilled instructors is passionate about teaching math. Students receive one-on-one instruction and a customized learning plan based on the unique needs and goals of each child. Proven Results and Good Grades.</p>
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		<title>PDX Tutors</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:21:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[P.O. Box 21911 Portland, OR 97225 503-686-1205 www.pdxtutors.com Grades/Ages: 3rd gr-adult Total Enrollment: 23 Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Religious Affiliation: none Special Offerings: FL, MCD Individualized &#038; standards-based lesson plans. Our tutors are teachers too.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>P.O. Box 21911<br />
Portland, OR 97225<br />
503-686-1205<br />
<a href="http://www.pdxtutors.com">www.pdxtutors.com</a> </p>
<p>Grades/Ages: 3rd gr-adult<br />
Total Enrollment: 23<br />
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:1<br />
Religious Affiliation: none<br />
Special Offerings: FL, MCD</p>
<p>Individualized &#038; standards-based lesson plans. Our tutors are teachers too.</p>
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		<title>Saturday Academy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:22:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[830 SW 10th Avenue Suite 200 Portland, OR 97205 503-200-5858 saturdayacademy.org Grades/Ages: Gr 2 &#8211; 12 Total Enrollment: 4500 Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Religious Affiliation: None Special Offerings: A. C, Dr, FT, M, FA Offering extracurricular enrichment classes for students who want to explore new topics and learn by doing, our classes are taught by professionals [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>830 SW 10th Avenue Suite 200<br />
Portland, OR 97205<br />
503-200-5858<br />
<a href="http://saturdayacademy.org">saturdayacademy.org</a></p>
<p>Grades/Ages: Gr 2 &#8211; 12<br />
Total Enrollment: 4500<br />
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1<br />
Religious Affiliation: None<br />
Special Offerings: A. C, Dr, FT, M, FA</p>
<p>Offering extracurricular enrichment classes for students who want to explore new topics and learn by doing, our classes are taught by professionals from the community in a broad range of subjects. Classes include science, math, computer technology, engineering, study skills, acting, art and creative writing and are held at sites throughout Portland Metro and SW Washington on weekends, after school and during school vacations.</p>
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		<title>Wise Choice Educational Solutions</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:23:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Slingerland Method 10175 SW Barbur #215B Portland, Oregon 97219 503-997-3181 wisechoiceeducationalsolutions.com Grades/Ages: Preschool &#8211; High School Total Enrollment: 15 -20 Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:1 or 2:1 Religious Affiliation: None Religious Affiliation: M, MCD Reading Therapy, Remediation, &#038; Tutoring, using the Slingerland Method – multi-sensory approach using visual, auditory &#038; kinesthetic modalities, along with English language rules [...]]]></description>
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10175 SW Barbur #215B Portland, Oregon 97219<br />
503-997-3181<br />
<a href="http://wisechoiceeducationalsolutions.com">wisechoiceeducationalsolutions.com</a></p>
<p>Grades/Ages: Preschool &#8211; High School<br />
Total Enrollment: 15 -20<br />
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:1 or 2:1<br />
Religious Affiliation: None<br />
Religious Affiliation: M, MCD</p>
<p>Reading Therapy, Remediation, &#038; Tutoring, using the Slingerland Method – multi-sensory approach using visual, auditory &#038; kinesthetic modalities, along with English language rules that support language acquisition &#038; understanding; Specialize in helping children with learning disabilities in the classroom. Includes: Phonics, Reading Comprehension, Writing Structure, Spelling Strategies, &#038; Organizational Skills.</p>
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		<title>Ano&#8217;s Art Academy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:25:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10220 SW Park Way Portland, OR 97005 503-292-9278 anosart.com Grades/Ages: 3-103 yrs Total Enrollment: Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:2 Religious Affiliation: none Special Offerings: A, MCD]]></description>
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Portland, OR 97005<br />
503-292-9278<br />
<a href="http://anosart.com">anosart.com</a></p>
<p>Grades/Ages: 3-103 yrs<br />
Total Enrollment:<br />
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:2<br />
Religious Affiliation: none<br />
Special Offerings: A, MCD</p>
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