What Is The Adam Project?
Founded in 2018, The Adam Project was inspired by the life of Adam Carpenter. In his life, Adam did not let his diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy affect the way he viewed the world and the love he gave to every individual. Full of laughter, love and life, The Adam Project strives to honor Adam's memory by giving children a chance to succeed while giving every child the same passion, empathy, and unconditional love that Adam graced the world with.
At The Adam Project our motto is, "Education Outside The box." We strive to design, deliver, and teach alternative learning programs that are customized to each child's unique learning profile. We believe in forging relationships with each and every child and celebrating each child's strengths while focusing on regulatory, behavioral, and academic needs. At The Adam Project, each child will be pushed to be the best version of themselves while maintaining steady growth, positive outcomes, and the confidence that they can achieve anything.
About Me:
Rachel Gilbert
Founder/Owner
"Every child deserves a champion; an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be."
- Rita Pierson
Rachel has worked in Special Education for 11 years. Rachel obtained her first Masters of Arts degree in 2011 from Sonoma State University. After falling in love with working with all children and with the specific intrigue of Autism, Rachel quickly moved to San DIego where she earned her Masters of Arts degree in Special Education from the University of San Diego. With her thirst for learning and growing more as a professional, Rachel has completed many continuing education trainings and is well rounded in servicing a variety of educational needs and disabilities. In addition to Rachel's knowledge and skill set, Rachel is well versed in Special Education law and is skilled in writing creative and unique IEPs that allow each child to make exponential progress. Rachel's experience includes working with children in the school, home, and in clinical settings. Rachel is widely known for pushing children to places that are unimaginable and is a strong advocate for long term independence and success.
Specialties/Certifications:
-M.A. Biomechanics 2011- Sonoma State University
-M.A. Special Education 2013- University of San Diego
- Education Specialist Credential -
mild/moderate disabilities with an added authorization in Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Individualized curriculum development
- Goal development
- Structured teaching
- Common core
- Pivotal response treatment
- TEACCH apprach
- Applied behavior analysis
- Social thinking
- Zones of regulation
- Gross motor integration
Services
At The Adam Project, we offer creative solutions to help each child reach their potential. Whether your child is home schooled or in need of more specialized support, we have something to offer you. We work together with you to find the best solution for you and your child. All services can be done in person or remotely via Zoom. Contact us today to find a solution that best meets your needs!
Comprehensive Educational Programming
The Path To Success
This is our most popular service and is available as a homeschool service or curriculum support service with a private, highly skilled educator in a 1:1 ratio. Hours in this service range from 2 to 12 hours per week. A home program offers flexibility with the family, child, and teacher and is specially designed on an individualized basis. The teacher will work together with the child using researched based interventions in the areas of academics, behavior, regulation, and language facilitation.
Educational Consultation/Collaboration
Teamwork Makes The Dreamwork
Educational consultation/collaboration is available in addition to a home or curriculum support program or as a stand alone service. This service allows the service provider to consult with existing service providers in the area such as speech, occupational therapy, advocates, etc to help ensure that your child is maintaining growth in all areas. As a stand alone service, educational consultation/collaboration is available to support a parent in the IEP process, goal development, curriculum support, etc. Whatever your needs are, we want to make sure that they are met!
Academic Assessments
A Comprehensive Approach
Is your child struggling in school but you aren't really sure why? Do you need a second opinion? At The Adam Project, we offer informal and formal testing to identify a child's strengths and weaknesses. Upon completion of assessments, we will meet with parents for a complimentary one hour session to go over results and answer any questions.
Diagnostic Teaching
"And you will succeed? Yes you will indeed! 98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed."
- Dr. Seuss
My child performs so well in math but not reading... HELP! Diagnostic teaching allows the instructor to work with the child in pinpointing specified areas of weakness and helps the child overcome identified skill weaknesses by building awareness and direct correction. Research shows that even with direct instruction, students often do not retain the information. Diagnostic teaching allows for constant assessment and targeted instruction in areas that are no longer being taught and still need attention.
