Support for Every Child’s Growth

Personalized tutoring, regulation skill development, and an educational community for parents. Click on a service below or scroll down to learn more.

Reading Tutoring

Individualized reading support focused on skill building and confidence

Reading challenges can impact academic performance, independence, and self confidence. Tutoring sessions are individualized and grounded in evidence based reading instruction to support meaningful growth.

Reading tutoring may support:
  • Phonics and decoding

  • Reading fluency and comprehension

  • Functional reading for daily life such as instructions, schedules, and school materials

  • Confidence and independence with reading tasks

Sessions are tailored to each child’s goals and are provided virtually or in person.

Start with a free 15-minute consultation

This consultation provides time to:

  • Discuss current concerns and strengths

  • Clarify goals for the child

  • Determine whether tutoring is the right next step

Mindfulness and Regulation Skills Training

For youth ages 10 and older

This service supports youth in building skills for emotional regulation, focus, and stress management. Sessions are skill based and practical, with an emphasis on understanding body and brain responses and applying tools in daily life.

Skills may include:

  • Recognizing emotional and body cues

  • Calming the nervous system

  • Improving focus and attention

  • Managing stress and big emotions

  • Using self regulation strategies at school and at home

Sessions are provided one to one and may be offered virtually or in person.

* This service is not therapy and is intended for youth who are able to engage in reflective skill building.

Available Spring 2026

Sessions held at our new location starting April 2026

Parenting Lab Online Community

Education and support for parents and caregivers navigating behavior, routines, and regulation

The parent community provides ongoing education and practical tools for caregivers who want support understanding behavior, brain development, and emotional regulation.

Membership includes:
  • Prerecorded trainings accessible anytime

  • Optional live group coaching and Q&A sessions

  • Brain based strategies for behavior and routines

  • Tools to support stress management and caregiver well- being

This space is designed to be practical, supportive, and realistic for busy families.

CLTS Waiver Services

Skill based supports for independence, daily living, and family functioning

Several services are available through the Children’s Long Term Support Waiver Program. These services must be initiated through a CLTS referral or social worker. Families are not able to self-refer directly to begin CLTS services.

CLTS categories offered by the HLC include:
  • Daily Living Skills Training
  • Health and Wellness

  • Empowerment and Self-Determination Supports

  • Family/Unpaid Caregiver Supports and Services

FAQs

Who can join the online community?

Parents and caregivers are welcome to join the online community, the Parenting Lab.

How do I schedule tutoring?

Simply select your preferred time for your 15-minute consultation here.

What does mindfulness skills training include?

Mindfulness and regulation skills training sessions are for ages 10+. These sessions provide your child with active practice of skills and techniques to use in their everyday life to decrease their levels of stress, providing them will coping strategies to use.

Are sessions online?

Yes, virtual sessions are available along with in-person sessions.

Is there a trial session?

We offer a free consultation to go over your goals and to see if we are a good fit to work together!

How do I start receiving CLTS services?

Contact your Wisconsin Social Worker and let them know that you are interested in receiving services from the Hafferman Learning Center.

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Contact Us

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