The Learning Lamp is a non-profit agency working in partnership with schools and parents to meet the educational needs of K-12 students when they are not in school. We offer a variety of supplemental services for students in Johnstown, PA and surrounding communities.

One-on-one and Small Group Tutoring

The Learning Lamp provides one-on-one and small group tutoring for students who are experiencing difficulty in school. Tutoring can be conducted at our learning center or another convenient location. Tutoring fees are based on each family’s financial means.

Our approach is to work with schools and teachers, using teacher input, current classroom work, homework assignments and report card grades as our guide. We believe students benefit most when supplemental instruction reinforces lessons taught during the school day. Services are currently available in Cambria, Somerset, Bedford, Blair, Indiana and Westmoreland Counties.

Homework Help

The Learning Lamp’s Homework Help program sends work-study students into established after school programs around the region, providing children with the kind of one-on-one attention that is simply not possible at most latchkey programs. Tutors focus on assisting children with homework. This program is free to all students. Our first Homework Help partner is KidStop at Westmont Hilltop Elementary. We hope to expand to a second after school location this fall.

School District Partnerships

The Learning Lamp works closely with area school districts to offer educational support for students when they are not in school. The Learning Lamp is a partner in Greater Johnstown School District’s After School Live, an after school program available to 75 at-risk high school students. We currently offer supplemental math classes for students who are experiencing difficulty in meeting state standards. For districts interested in similar services, classes can be offered after school and during summer break.

Enrichment Classes

The Learning Lamp offers a wide selection of affordable enrichment classes on school holidays, weekends and during the summer. Our school holiday enrichment classes are offered in partnership with Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Classes are designed with parents and children in mind. Children love our classes because they are fun and engaging. Parents like our classes because they don’t need to line up childcare for a day off from school.

The Learning Lamp plans to bring many exciting learning opportunities to children in our region. The Learning Lamp also offers a variety of enrichment classes on Saturdays. These are classes designed with FUN in mind. Children can participate in music, dance, craft and activity classes.

Need More Information?

The Learning Lamp is committed to working in partnership with schools and parents. We provide students with one-on-one tutoring and lessons designed to reinforce classroom learning. Our goal is to help each and every child we serve to succeed both in and outside of school. After all, it’s about a lot more than success in the classroom. It’s about success in life. For more information, contact the Learning Lamp at (814)262-0732 or e-mail lspangler@thelearninglamp.org.

"The Learning Lamp has helped my son tremendously. Not only has he brought his math and science grades up from C’s to A’s, but his self confidence has improved. He now has the self-esteem to do things on his own. I would highly recommend this program to any parent or child."
-Dianna, Mom from Windber
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