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May 2014

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Learning doesn’t have to be a struggle!

EVALUATIONS & EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS • LEARNING DISABILITIES • ADHD • AUTISM

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Are these behaviors familiar to you?

Brent M. Cooper

Licensed Educational Psychologist

Specializing in Testing and Assessments

• Does your child do their best to behave; but, still seems unable to sit still, stay quiet, or pay attention? They may appear non-compliant; however, that does not mean they’re acting out on purpose!

• Is your child able to concentrate on activities he/she enjoys; however, fails to pay close attention to details or makes careless errors in schoolwork?

• Are you frustrated because any attempt to discipline your child doesn’t seem to work?

• You’re not alone. Educational assessments help identify your child’s learning challenges.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES:

COUNSELING (Behavior, Career, & Academic) PROFESSIONAL TUTORING (In-Home & Online) Palm Canyon Drive

(760) 342-4900

www.elpaseotesting.com EL PASEO CHILDREN’S CENTER Educational Services & Assessments 74075 El Paseo Dr., Ste B-1, Palm Desert Satellite Locations: San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County & Riverside

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Private Facility Offering Personalized Instruction Flexibility in Scheduling Private Lessons/Small Group Lessons Heated Pool Infants – Adults Specializing in those that are apprehensive/hesitant/fearful of the water • Family Discounts Available • Over 25 Years of Teaching Experience • Water Safety/Pool Safety with each class

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Helene Barker (760) 345-5370 www.helenes-learntoswim.com helene2@earthlink.net

“While Helene is serious about swimming, she makes the learning fun, challenging and adventurous. She is good with kids, being firm, but nice and oh, so patient!” - Mary M. 5

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After the Battle, you need to rehydrate.

After the Bottle, you need to Recycle!

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Summer Camp... Re-Imagined We took an old concept and gave it a new twist!

FUN hands-on technology and science activities.

Our Mobile Robotics Lab picks up your child from school We provide homework time and assistance Robotics and engineering Computer programming LEGO Construction projects Monday - Friday After school to 5:45pm Sibling discounts.

Financial assistance available.

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Private and Semi-private lessons for ages 6 months to Adult.

INDOOR SWIM LESSONS

Enjoy year round swimming lessons in an indoor heated pool • • • •

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Scan for more events:

Family Events Calendar 4 - 20 – Jesus Christ Superstar Come enjoy this classic musical at the Palm Canyon Theatre. www.palmcanyontheatre.org/home.html 4 - 6 – Indian Wells Arts Festival More than 200 award-winning artists line the walkways at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden at this premier art event. Browse through the displays of sculpture, paintings, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, textiles and more.

Indian Wells Tennis Garden. www.www.indianwellsartsfestival.com/ 4 – Free 1st Fridays at The Galen These FREE events feature live music, performance art, and film screenings. View the exhibition in The Galen and enjoy entertainment in the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden from 5-7 p.m. Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert. www.psmuseum.org 5 – Saturday Star Parties The Astonomical Society of the Desert will conduct “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and giant binoculars. Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center.

For more details or information visit their website at www.astrorx.org.

5 – Day of the Young Child Celebration The Day of the Child is an event to inform, educate, and enjoy the day with parents and their young children, early education care providers, early childhood teachers, directors and professionals. 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Town Square-Civic Center. 68700 Ave. Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, California.

5 – 7th Annual Walk for Autism to Benefit the Coachella Valley Autism Society At Palm Desert Civic Center Park. Help us continue to provide free programs and support to individuals with autism and their families. Go to go to www.bestautismservices.com to register.

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5 – The Ultimate Coachella Valley Hole-in-one Challenge Three shotgun times: 7:30 a.m.; 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Two man scramble format. Fun events, auctions, raffles, specials and contest throughout the day to benefit Camp of Champs. www.holelottaprizes.com 19 – Easter Egg Hunt Hosted by the Palm Springs Firemen’s Association for ages 2 - 9. At 9 a.m.

700 Tamarisk Lane, Palm Springs, CA 92262, www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com 20 – Underwater easter Egg hunt This is not your typical Easter egg hunt! With eggs hidden underwater, it will be quite a challenge to find them all! Bring a waterproof basket or egg holder and come have some fun in the sun with us this Easter. www.desertymca.org Ages 3-4 2:00-2:45 Ages 5-7 3:00-3:45 Ages 8-10 3:00-3:45 20 – In the Gardens: Bugs, Birds, and Blooms This annual family day celebrates bugs and blooms and has been expanded to include our feathered friends. Gail Morris,coordinator of the Southwest Monarch Study and Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist will be one of our speakers. www.sunnylands.org 20 – Easter Sunrise Service at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway One of the best places to watch the sunrise on Easter morning. A sermon delivered by Pastor Sneed and songs performed by “Voices of Song”, a gospel choir, will provide an inspirational message. www.psaerialtramway.com

The Events Calendar is a guide to family-oriented events and is provided as a community service. Desert Kids’ Directory strives to provide families with as much information as possible about upcoming events that may be of interest to them. As event details may change, we suggest you call ahead to verify in order to avoid disappointment or inconvenience. For more events, go to www.DesertKidsDirectory.com.

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Host an International Exchange Student

Benefits of hosting an international student: • Build a lifelong friendship • Foster a connection to American culture and education • Gain insight into a different culture 781-996-0429 • Earn a monthly stipend info@gphomestay.com www.gphomestay.com

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NEW CONVENIENT LOCATION! EXPANDED SPACE AWARD-WINNING BULLYPROOF PROGRAM Red Dragon Karate Family Martial Arts Academy 74-836 Technology Drive, Ste. #104 Palm Desert (Gerald Ford & Cook at Starbucks Plaza)

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Movement expands communication skills

It’s a fact. Active toddlers and school-age kids develop better cognition and learn easier than their less active peers. Jump into our gymnastics program and watch your child thrive!

Summer Camp!

Hold your week at PowerKidsCenter.com

760-346-4446

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1st Lesson FREE with session purchase!

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Science Discovery Camp The Lifecycle can be fun to learn!

• 2nd, 3rd, 4th grades (14/15 school year) • Common Core based instruction • Apply critical thinking skills

•Registered United States Pony Club Riding Center •Lessons for beginners-advanced •Privates and groups for kids & adults •Camps • Clinics • Shows

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Portola Community Center, Palm Desert

Contact Ms. Elena Bonilla (760)-485-7745

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www.tahquitzequestrian.com Laurie@tahquitzequestrian.com 760-398-6234 53-153 Jackson St.

Minutes from La Quinta (near the Polo Grounds)

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July & August Group Lessons

Happy Harping!

Ages: 9 - 12 1 or 2 lessons for 6 weeks Music FUNdamentals Learn how to play the harp 10 students per class Please contact Erica for more information.

RSVP ASAP to secure your spot!

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760.799.HARP (4277) Erica Powell

erica@palmspringsharpist.com palmspringsharpist.com

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CHILDREN CLASSES:

Ballet / Tap / Jazz / Hip Hop / Lyrical

Summer Camps & Birthday Parties!

1700 E. Tahquitz Canyon Palm Springs, CA 92262

760.413.6931

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Desert Sands Unified Shool District

Choices for Learning Carrillo Ranch Elementary Magnet

Academy for the Arts

Scan to Learn About our School:

Indio’s Carrillo Ranch Elementary Magnet Academy for the Arts dynamic curriculum engages K-5 students in rigorous academics as well as music (vocal, instrumental and band), dance, drama, art and audio/ visual engineering.

Students learn to read music, play a variety of instruments and compose their own musical pieces.

In addition, there is a dedicated stateof-the-art keyboard lab, as well as the latest in audio/visual equipment, including wireless microphones.

For more information, call 760-238-9700

John F. Kennedy Elementary

Math & Science Magnet School John F. Kennedy Elementary school boasts a variety of integrated math and science theme-based classes. Students are provided the opportunity to learn through inquiry and investigation. The curriculum is enhanced by the faculty and staff’s hands-on, highly visual instruction.

Our Math and Science Program Features: Singapore Math Science Labs LEGO Lab Robotics Team Gardens For more information, call 760-775-3840 Scan to Learn About our School:

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We offer Pony Rides, Pony Parties, and Pony Carousel.

Birthday parties • grand openings festivals • church socials carnivals • company picnics schools functions “All proceeds Support Sanctuary Stables a Non-Profit Animal Rescue”

Call today to reserve your ponies!

760-449-0599 www.nikkispaintedponies.com

Custom Parties at your place • Live Mascot Appearance • Look-a-Like Character Appearances • Super heroes, clowns,princesses • Animal balloons and face painters • Henna Artist and Glitter Tattoo Artist • Cartoonist and Carnival Entertainment

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Party Rentals • Tables . chairs • Cotton candy machine • Popcorn machine • Snow cone machine • Karaoke machine

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Jumpers & water slides!

Balloon decoration for all occasions Balloon columns and Balloon arches Fund-raisers • Special events 75-110 St, Charles Pl. Ste. 13, Palm Desert, Ca. 92211. By appointment only.

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Emmaus Counseling & Educational Center Centro Familiar de Asesoría Educativa • Solution-Focused Counseling Susan Elizabeth Lees, Psy. D. • Psychological/Academic Evaluations Director/Psychologist Responding to Specific Questions Directora/Psicóloga BBS CA # 3039 • Low Academic Achievemement • Intensive Programs for Jump Start & Rapid Progress: Lindamood/Bell Programs for Reading, Math & Written Language

(760) 574-4182

• Asesoría • Evaluación Psicológica y Académica • Terapia Educativa: Atención, Motivación, Conducta y Problemas de Aprendizaje.

• Programas Intensivos para el Progreso más Rápido: Evaluaciones/ Reportes para Inmigración Servicio en todo el Desierto

www.companionsontheway.net

Come meet Dr. Steve, Dr. Lauren and their friend Kermit!

Steven J Niethamer, D.M.D. Lauren Gutebnerg, D.D.S.

Pediatric Dentistry

New Location

490 So. Farrell Dr.,Ste C-101 7144 Airway Ave. Palm Springs, CA 92262 Yucca Valley, CA 92284 (760) 320-7621 (760) 365-4400

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transforming education

TUTORING K-12 A DIFFERENT WAY TO LEARN Free Consultation Affordable Effective All Subjects Home School Support Certified Staff

760-325-8100

www.modellilearning.com

Academic Excellence with Character www.DesertADventistAcADemy.com

(760) 779-1799

Featuring Academic Associates Reading Program, an internationally acclaimed reading method.

Affordable Christian Education All Faiths Welcome Fully Accredited Small Class Sizes Caring, Certified Teachers Music & Sports Porgrams Before & After School Care

Now Offering: Transitional Kindergarten

One Location — Two Great Schools!

WHERE A LIFETIME OF LEARNING BEGINS! A Center for Teaching Christian Values

Infant, Toddler & Preschool Classes 3 months - 5 yrs.

License #’s 334806287 334815379

Boehm Child Development Center 74-200 Country Club Dr. Palm Desert

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Low child/teacher ratio Enrichment Programs (760) 346- 6829 boehmcdc@ boehmcc.org • www.boehmcc.org

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MMM...Yum! Spice up your kid’s summer and let them have some fun in the kitchen. Kids have fun learning through hands-on An easy, fun, no-fuss participation in our easy and fun cooking/baking camps. approach to cooking This is our 8th year of stirring, flipping and chopping our and baking way to delicious memories.

Culinary Comfort Space is limited. Discounts available. Call now!

SCAN FOR CAMP SCHEDULE since 2007

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Shop at our New Store!

Riding Apparel, Boots, Helmets • Year-Round Riding Lessons • Indoor Arena • Children’s Day Camps

www.willowbrookridingclub.com

(760) 329-7676

Need a tutor?

• All Subjects • Pre-K-Adult • Math • Science • Reading • LD/ADD • Writing Skills • Study Skills • SAT/ACT Prep • Affordable Rates • Qualified Tutors • Summer Tutoring • Homeschool Tutoring/Assistance • Bilingual Tutors

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Family Child Cares BERMUDA DUNES

INDIO/COACHELLA FROGGY’S TONS OF FUN FAMILY CHILDCARE (760) 265-5201 License # 334840294 Ages: Infants to 6 years

MEJIA RUIS CHILD CARE (760) 895-4619 License # 334808704 Ages: 0 to 6 years

CATHEDRAL CITY SOPHIA C LOPEZ (760) 327-5513 License # 334817967 Ages: 0 to 8 years ANNA GUILMETTE (760) 668-3405 License #: 334807784 Ages: 1 to 12 years BELTRAN DAYCARE (760) 324-5307 License # 330920077 Ages: 0 to 5 years

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Maricela Mejia (760) 895-4619 Cell. (760) 668-5082

123S & ABCS DAYCARE (760) 399-0375 License # 334840795 Ages: 1 year and up

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Where the love of learning begins...

• Ages 2 1/2 to 5 • Half Days Programs OPEN TO ALL DENOMINATIONS

Now Enrolling!

Our Preschool curriculum has activities that teach academic concepts and skills, with special emphasis on pre-reading, pre-math and pre-writing.

All within a loving and caring environment

WASC CERTIFIED • CPR CERTIFIED ST. THERESA EDUCATIONAL PRESCHOOL

2785 E Via Vaquero Rd, Palm Springs

(760) 864-9804

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BABY’S NIGHT OUT EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT 7:00 PM

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