Total Learning Centers

Total Learning Centers is a family-owned, brain-based learning facility serving students in the Pittsburgh area, located in Wexford, PA.
In business since 1999, we offer one-on-one educational programs in an open, friendly environment for clients ages five through adult.
Our Center prepares students today for success tomorrow through direct, intensive, research-based methods to ensure significant gains in reading, writing, math, attention, processing, working memory and more.
We work closely with parents, collaborate with schools, and leverage the most effective available strategies in each student`s education plan.
We aim to identify the underlying causes of learning difficulties and create changes that positively impact each individual`s learning.This is our mission and passion - to remove barriers to learning, so all students can achieve school success.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Average class size: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Language-based, ADHD, ALL Learning Differences, Students with Anxiety or Depression
Year Founded
1999
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Total Learning Centers Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
7 students
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Individualized
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition may be paid by student's home school district or private parent pay. Some scholarships are available.
Admissions Director
Dr. Carol Utay

School Notes

  • Step into Total Learning Centers and you will see an active, open learning environment that is welcoming and family friendly. We believe that each child has unique gifts and talents; therefore Total Learning Centers develops a personalized instructional program based on a student`s initial and ongoing evaluation results. Our instructional programs are cutting-edge, research-proven, learning strategies that enhance the student`s ability to perform in their school, home and community environments.
  • Founded in 1999, by Drs. Joe and Carol Utay, TLC "Prepares Students Today for Success Tomorrow" through direct, intensive, research-based methods to ensure significant gains in reading, writing, math, attention, processing, working memory and more. Working with clients from age 5 through College in the Pittsburgh, Pa. area, we offer an array of services to help children reach their educational potential through school support, expert tutoring or remediation.
  • Our experienced and distinguished staff and educatorslive and breathe by our on-going mission: To help caring parents minimize their child`s frustration and maximize their potential by removing obstacles to learning. We work with the students in a positive, caring environment to provide instruction targeted to their specific needs. At TLC we believe every student can travel as far as their passion takes them.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Total Learning Centers offer a summer program?
Yes, Total Learning Centers offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Total Learning Centers?
The application deadline for Total Learning Centers is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Average class size: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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