The HRS Learning Center serves as the community outreach hub for Hamlin Robinson School. In addition to offering tutoring services for students across the region, the Learning Center offers many programs that equip and empower students, families, and educators. We encourage you to spread the news about Learning Center programs to anyone who would benefit. 

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 

The HRS Learning Center rolled out a new internship program during the 2023-2024 school year. Our first interns, Henry (HRS class of 2020) and Andrew (member of the Teens in Public Service program) digitized resources to improve accessibility for the nationwide network of HRS Learning Center tutors. They also researched and connected with local organizations relevant to HRS’ mission – laying the groundwork for future partnerships. 

HRS will continue to partner with local nonprofit Teens in Public Service (TIPS) to offer internships. We also hope to work with more HRS alumni as interns. Their lived experiences and perspectives can be valuable assets to our work in the Learning Center. 

LITERACY LINK 

The Literacy Link program – made possible by a grant from Pitch Your Peers (Seattle) – will launch in September 2024. This program will provide free literacy screenings for up to 300 King County students in grades 2-5. The program will also offer free educator workshops, focusing on administering and interpreting literacy screenings, building support strategies for students, and delivering more effective instruction for students with dyslexia.  Equity and access are at the center of the Literacy Link initiative. We encourage our HRS community to share the news about Literacy Link with anyone who may benefit! 

NEXT STEPS INITIATIVE 

The HRS Learning Center is building a support network for former students so that they can access resources through high school and beyond. The Learning Center is excited to introduce the Next Steps Initiative, in partnership with Franklin Academy in Connecticut. This college/workplace readiness program is designed to support students with learning differences through classes on executive functioning, self-awareness, problem-solving, self-advocacy, and more. For more information, please visit the HRS website.  

PAT (PARENTS OF ADOLESCENTS AND TEENS) 

This fall, in partnership with local nonprofit PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support), the HRS Learning Center will offer the PAT (Parents of Adolescents and Teens) program. This research-backed initiative brings together parents of adolescents aged 10-18 through parent support, advocacy, and social connection. In a small-group setting, parents can connect with peers, learn from experts, and benefit from valuable resources. 

MEET ROD WALTON

Rod Walton joined Hamlin Robinson School in August 2023 as the Director of Outreach and Learning Center. In his role, Rod focuses on expanding the reach and impact of the HRS Learning Center through strategic community partnerships, events, programming, services, and more. During the 2023-2024 school year, Rod formed partnerships with 16 new mission-aligned organizations and introduced several new Learning Center initiatives—with more on the horizon! If you are interested in getting involved, reach out to Rod at rwalton@hamlinrobinson.org.