I just want to thank The Alternative Reading Center for assisting my son. He was retained as a first grader. It was a blessing when I discovered Dr. McClurkin. I remember in just one month she had my son actually reading. She worked so hard with my son who was struggling from ADHD. Through out the years she has advocated diligently for him. It literally started from Elementary School to High school. She was also present in all of his IEPs and became our voice. She also assisted us in taking away his IEP at the right time. Even when covid hit it didn't stop her from tutoring my son. He has now graduated from high school and attending college. His future looks amazing. Also, if he struggles in college he knows that the Alternative Reading Center will assist him. Thank you very much. Also, to any parents that are looking into the Alternative Reading Center I highly recommend them. She will tailor a program just for your child . My only advice is consistency that leads to growth. I have always incorporated his tutoring as part of one of my bills and an investment in his future. Last, her program is also beneficial for adults who have struggled with reading and comprehension.It is never too late. read more

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Dr. Carol is amazing. She helped out son with reading and spelling. Her patience and guidance helped him become a better reading and writer. She instilled confidence in our son that has made him more confident in his school work. We appreciate all of her hard work and dedication to him and would highly recommend her to anyone who needs assistance with reading, writing, and spelling. read more

My son started with Dr. Carol 2 years ago. He was in 4th grade and could not read at all. I tried everything I could think of but nothing worked. We met with Dr. Carol and she explained how her sessions start each time and what her plan of action would be. I knew immediately she would be the one to help my son and give him the tools he needed to become a confident student. He now has no problem reading things wherever we are, it still shocks me. Thank you so much Dr. Carol he would of never been able to do it without you. read more

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Ms. Carol is an amazing educator. She brought our son's reading level up by three grade levels within a one year time frame. Without a doubt he would not be where he is today without her dedication to his progress. read more

So incredibly happy that I was referred to Dr.Carol! My 8 year old son went from not being able to read at all, so much so that his teacher thought he needed an iep. From the day he started at alternate reading center till now (9 months) he has already completed two reading levels and is very close to reading at grade level! My son can now read some of the signs on the walls when we are out and he has learned many techniques to help him blend easily. I love that Dr.Carol is also helping my son with his speech impediment. I am so proud of my son and so impressed with Dr.Carol! read more

My son has struggled academically from kindergarten all the way to the seventh grade. I was feeling beyond hopeless and stressed. He started with Mrs Carol in the seventh grade with a GPA of 1.33. After a year he showed great improvement with a GPA of 3.2. Currently, now at his first year in high school his GPA is 3.66! 4A's and 2B's. I am so amazed and so thankfull! Thank you Mrs Carol! read more

Dr. Carol is the most amazing woman on earth! My daughter was having issues in school and falling behind. The school was no help in giving me a direction and I went through to many tutors to count. Finally we came upon Dr. Carol who to me now feels like family and she really was able to uncover my daughters abilities. Years have passed since we used Dr. Carols services and my daughter is still thriving and my loving Dr. Carol still keeps in contact asking about my Kylie. One visit and you will see for yourself the true concern, love, and passion she has for helping the kids that walk through those doors. She is forever our hero read more

We've been working with Dr. Carol for 3 years now. Before signing up, homework took hours when it should have only taken 10 minutes. My son's teacher was frustrated with him and I was told regularly that he didn't do any of his school work. Now, my son does his homework as soon as he walks in the door. In addition, I keep catching him reading after he was supposed to be sleeping. We decided that my daughter should have the same opportunity, even though she didn't struggle. I will be staying with Dr. Carol until they finish High School. read more

Our daughter was below grade level in reading, yet excelled in other areas of academics. She was very frustrated with going to school and felt like she couldn't do it. Dr. Carol assessed our daughter and not only developed an individualized plan to help her reach her grade level in reading, but helped her regain her "I can do it!" confidence. We continually and highly recommend the Alternative Reading Center and Dr. Carol. read more

Our son had a speech development delay between the ages of 2-3 yrs old , and as a parent I was tremendously worried , but when I found Dr. CAROL she wiped away our worries! :) At 3 1/2yrs old attending Alternative Reading Center , Dr. Carol introduced him to letter sounds & within a short period of time he drastically excelled ...by developing our son into a Confident "Super Reader" ,at 4yrs old!! Dr. Carol is patient & kind, providing a positive learning environment , within the progress our son was also introduced within other academic areas that has him fully prepared for Kindergarten & beyond grade level. Dr. Carol definitely works Miracles for all children, & other's! I highly recommend Dr. Carol . With or without any kind of developmental delays , I truly encourage all parents to start your child very early like my son , and begin a successful start at Alternative Reading Center. Thank You Dr. Carol!! :) Evelyn, read more

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My little guy has a speech delay and a processing disorder. He just kept falling more and more behind. I didn't know what to do. Mrs. Carol started from scratch with him. He learned his letters and their sounds. She went at his pace and, eventually, he was ready for the blends. He is finally sounding out words verses just memorizing them! He has shown more progress in the first three months with Mrs. Carol than two years of private school! She also taught him a little trick to pass his spelling tests! That very next spelling test came home with a sticker and a 90% plastered in red!! I highly recommend Mrs. Carol and her program! read more

Dr. McLurkin is truly the best, she specifically creates a program geared toward your child's individual needs. She has helped my son tremendously. read more