Welcome to the Roberts Center for Learning and Literacy at Florida Southern College
As one of several academic centers at Florida Southern College, the Roberts Center has been established in response to an urgent need for targeted professional development in reading instruction.
Through an annual lecture series and ongoing partnerships with area school systems, the Roberts Center exists to identify and fill the gaps which exist in meeting the pedagogical needs of bright children who are experiencing dyslexia and related learning differences. The Center intends to become a regional clearinghouse for parents and teachers on the broad topic of dyslexia, while concurrently providing direct services to children who struggle with reading-related challenges.
The Roberts Academy Head of School oversees the work and mission of the Roberts Center for Learning and Literacy, assisted by the following members of the Advisory Council:
- Drs. Hal and Marjorie Roberts Founders
- Dr. Anne Kerr President, Florida Southern College
- Mrs. Melissa Anderson
- Mrs. Jessica Collins Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Education, Florida Southern College
- Dr. Pamela Craven
- Mrs. Anna Maria DiCesara
- Mrs. Lori Garrard
- Dr. Victoria Giordano Dean of Education, Florida Southern College
- Dr. Hope Holley
- Dr. Brad Hollingshead Provost, Florida Southern College
- Mrs. Mandy Hurtt
- Dr. Kim Kelley Associate Head of School, Roberts Academy
- Mrs. Tiffany Kilpatrick
- Mrs. Michelle Lindsey
- Mrs. Jennifer Miller
- Dr. Lori Rakes
- Mrs. Judy Robinson
- Mrs. Mandy Sanders
- Mrs. Judy Senzamici
- Mrs. Amy Smith
- Dr. Tracey Tedder
- Mrs. Laura Tomlinson
- Mrs. Brooke Veal
- Mrs. Kristine Willis
We hope you will find information on this site of value as we regularly update it with regard to speakers, local partnerships, and other initiatives designed to help children.
The Roberts Center
for Learning and Literacy
The Roberts Center for Learning and Literacy provides specialized instruction in the early diagnosis and intervention of learning and literacy challenges.
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Contact Us
Phone 863.680.3741
Fax 863.680.3971
Roberts Center Mission and History
The Roberts Center for Learning and Literacy Initiatives and Partnerships
All Kinds of Minds Training Institute
The Roberts Center awarded a scholarship in the amount of $1500 to Mrs. Roberta Arceneaux, senior education major, to attend the All Kinds of Minds training institute at All Saints Academy in Winter Haven, during the summer of 2008.
Roberts Center Reading Clinic
Beginning March, 2009, The Roberts Center began offering fee-based specialized instruction in reading Monday through Thursday evenings. | Find out more about our reading clinics
DREAM Literacy Project
The Roberts Center in conjunction with a grant from the Verizon Corporation will partner with the Polk County Public Schools in an effort to assist elementary students struggling in reading. Sites for the literacy grand have included Southwest Elementary School and Sleep Hill Elementary School. Third through Fifth grade students will participate in a tutoring program designed to work on skills needed to pass the FCAT, Florida’s high stakes test.