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Specialties
We help ALL learners including those with
learning differences
learning disabilities, such as dyslexia
language delays and disorders
a desire for enrichment
concerns about taking SAT/ACT Tests
social communication challenges, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
History
Established in 1983.
1983 Center for Language and Cerebral Function established
1988 Renamed the Stern Center for Language and Learning
1994 Developed T-I-M-E for Teachers™ and offered one million dollars in grant funded training to Vermont educators
1996 Relocated to Williston, Vermont
1997 Building Blocks for Litearcy® launched and disseminated at no cost to over 2,750 early care and education providers
2005 Promoting Early Literacy Through Professional Development for Childcare Providers published
2007 Established the Cynthia K. Hoehl Institute for Excellence demonstrating best practices and underwriting instructional services
2009 Published Professional Development in Scientifically Based Reading Instruction article on effectiveness of TsIsMsE for Teachers™ in the Journal of Learning Disabilities
2012 Relocated to Cynthia K. Hoehl Building in Williston, Vermont
Meet the Business Owner
Blanche P.
Business Owner
Dr. Blanche Podhajski envisioned a learning center that combined direct services for individuals, training for educators, and research on learning differences. Thanks to her vision, the Stern Center has become a respected language and literacy resource for our region and for the nation.
She has over thirty years experience working with individuals with learning differences. She teaches and consults with educators throughout the country and is a frequent presenter at regional and national conferences.
Dr. Podhajski also serves as a resource to numerous professional and parent organizations. She is also a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Podhajski received her doctoral degree in communication disorders, specializing in learning disabilities, from Northwestern University and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech pathology from the HSHA.