CMECC is committed to developing higher thinking skills for young and older minds alike; named in part in memory of founder's mother, Mrs. Willemae Polk, who was an avid supporter of education, and in recognition of her admiration for family and community values. Founded August 10, 2006 by Paula Nelson, a former inclusion and transitional teacher with a Masters degree in Education, CMECC has always used proven educational techniques to instruct students. Paula Nelson believe, like many forward-thinking educators of the 21st Century frame of mind that, although many teachers did an admirable job in the classroom, many children did not learn well in traditional institutions, which explains why many children don't respond to the assembly line nature of most institutions. She believes that a child's strengths and natural ability needs to be the foundation of learning. For this cause, Paula Nelson warns against a "Cookie cutter" approach to educating children. At CMECC, your child is seen as an individual, and natural strengths are identified by pretesting and built upon by goals outlined in his or her Student Individual Learning Plan (SILP); and post testing after the completion of the tutorial program, to aid in the development of ongoing learning. In 2008, CMECC adopted the name T.H.R.I.V.E., Teaching, Helping, Reaching, Inspiring, Visioning, Educating (for social equality), to better illustrate its mission to help at-risk children, youth and families achieve, to their fullest potential. The T.H.R.I.V.E. Program is a rigorous, engaging, and student-directed tutorial-based curriculum, offered year-round for remediation and enrichment in reading, ELA (English Language Arts), math and phonemic awareness via computer-assisted instruction, one-on-one and small group instruction to Grades K1-7, ESL (English as a Second Language), and now, Adult (English for Speakers of Other Languages) ESOL/GED (General Education Development) direct instruction, at your choice of location.
All of our teachers subscribe to the same philosophy, CMECC's Whole Child Educational Philosophy (WCEP) and implements its T.H.R.I.V.E. Program for wholesome learning. Our educational philosophy embraces the core values of the Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Provider framework under the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001. Our teachers are experienced and go through a rigorous screening process before joining our team.
Our learning center is clean and quiet and located in a first-class office, offering an environment that makes it easy to focus; and access by the MBTA Red Line Transit system between Ashmont and Fields Corner stations or car via major thoroughfare, at 1700 Dorchester Avenue - Suite 2, Dorchester, MA 02122. We strive to create a stress free environment by designing our learning center with soothing colors and decor, child-friendly furniture, and a professional climate. We make sure distractions are removed. Individualized attention ensures that students remain engaged.
CMECC focuses on building confidence, motivation, focus, performance and problem solving skills. Teachers share successful strategies with students so they can succeed on their own. Empowering our students is another core value of CMECC. Our friendly, warm, and enthusiastic teachers create a safe and supportive atmosphere for students to receive the educational skills necessary to succeed in the 21st Century. We're Here for You!
C & M Educational Connections and Consulting (CMECC)
1700 Dorchester Avenue - Suite 2
Dorchester, MA 02122
Phone: (617) 282-9700
Email: info@cmecclearninginstitute.org