Our Approach to Education - Frankenberger Associates

Unlocking Potential Through Personalized Learning Paths

With over 40 years of experience, our tailored programs focus on building essential skills for academic success, emotional resilience, and cognitive growth.

What sets us apart as a tutoring and learning center is our commitment to individuality. Whether it’s developing executive functioning, enhancing social-emotional skills, or improving cognitive processes, we create a unique path for each learner.

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Our Approach to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

At Frankenberger Associates, our social learning philosophy centers on customization and individuality. Many students face challenges in social settings—whether it is making friends, interpreting sarcasm, or managing peer rejection. Traditional group-based programs with set curriculums often fail to meet the unique needs of these students, leaving gaps in their social development.

That is why we created a one-on-one, highly individualized Social Skills Training Program that tailors every lesson to each student’s specific needs. We do not rely on prescribed lessons that may not resonate with everyone; instead, we build a unique social learning plan for each student based on a thorough intake process, which includes parent and student questionnaires and carefully curated assessments.

Our expert coaches, trained in social learning modalities like PEERS® and The Social Thinking ® Methodology, guide students in areas where they struggle—whether this is navigating social anxiety, managing conversations, or building lasting friendships. Each student receives personalized, targeted support, ensuring they are developing the skills they truly need to succeed in social environments.

The results speak for themselves. From students attending prom to joining clubs and participating in group activities, we consistently hear success stories from families about the transformative impact our program has had on their child’s life. We are not just teaching social skills—we are empowering students to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically, one personalized plan at a time.

Executive Function Coaching: Powered by the MAPS Framework™

At Frankenberger Associates, Executive Function Coaching is about more than keeping up with assignments — it’s about equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in school and in life. While traditional tutoring focuses on subject knowledge or test prep, our MAPS Framework ensures that students learn how to learn.

MAPS stands for:

Mindset – Building motivation, confidence, and resilience.
Awareness – Recognizing strengths, challenges, and habits that shape learning.
Planning – Learning to prioritize, organize, and manage time effectively.
Strategies – Applying real-world tools for follow-through, flexibility, and success.

What sets our approach apart is that we don’t just aim for better grades in the moment. With MAPS as the guide, we help students become independent, organized, and resilient learners who can carry these skills into every part of life. The result: students gain not only academic success, but also the confidence and executive function tools to thrive beyond the classroom.

Brain Training: Unlocking Cognitive Potential

At Frankenberger Associates, we recognize that cognitive skills are the foundation for effective learning and daily functioning. Our Brain Training Services go beyond academic support by strengthening the core processes essential for success—such as memory, focus, auditory processing, processing speed, and impulse control.

Cognitive challenges can create barriers to growth, but through targeted brain training, we help unlock the brain’s natural ability to adapt and reorganize itself (neuroplasticity). Much like strengthening a muscle, our program fosters long-term improvements in cognitive performance.

Our philosophy centers on a personalized approach. Each client begins with a cognitive assessment that allows us to tailor brain training exercises to their specific needs. Whether the goal is to sharpen focus, improve memory, or accelerate processing speed, every plan is customized and progress is tracked along the way.

We combine the latest neuroscience with practical, flexible solutions. Our computer-based brain training can be done from home, school, or our office, making it accessible to any lifestyle. We empower clients to overcome cognitive hurdles and reach their full potential—whether for academic success, professional growth, or personal well-being.