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Westchester families looking for structured, level-appropriate chess instruction now have a new Saturday option in Hartsdale. Westchester Child Development Center (WCDC) is partnering with Empire Chess to offer a rating-based chess program for students with ratings of 500 and above. Classes are divided into three levels—500–1000, 1000–1500, and 1500+—so students can learn alongside players with similar experience and competitive ability. Classes will be taught through the Empire Chess...

Strong ELA preparation is not simply about finding the correct answer. It is about helping children understand what they read, think critically, support their ideas with textual evidence, and communicate clearly. Ms. Clara’s 4th Grade Close Reading and ELA class gives students structured opportunities to develop these skills through novels, discussion, writing, and purposeful NYS ELA assessment practice. Register for the 4th Grade ELA Class Give your child the opportunity to strengthen...

Online Close Reading and ELA Classes for 2nd and 5th Grade Students in Westchester and Beyond As children move through elementary school, reading becomes about much more than recognizing words or answering basic comprehension questions. Students are increasingly expected to understand what they read, identify important details, support ideas with evidence, analyze characters and themes, and communicate their thinking clearly in writing. This fall, Westchester Child Development Center (WCDC)...