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					My daughter has consistently struggled for her grades through elementary school. She never was confident in her abilities in Math or Reading. She worked with her LRC tutor from the beginning of this past year, and she made all A's in her academics the first nine weeks at Rochelle School of the Arts. She has continued to be more confident and has excelled because of her work with her tutor. - A Parent
			History The Learning Resource Center of Polk County, Inc. (LRC) was founded by the Junior League of Greater Lakeland, Inc. in 1975 to help students by providing personalized supplemental education programs and consulting services for parents. At that time it was known as the Learning Disabilities Center and its primary purpose was to serve students with specific learning disabilities and provide support for their parents. The name changed in 1977, as programs for the learning disabled grew in the public school system, and LRC expanded its services to help all students maximize their learning potential. From its humble beginnings as a small volunteer group working in borrowed space, LRC today has over 300 certified teachers who provide countywide services to over 3,000 students ages five through adult. Our Mission The Learning Resource Center of Polk County helps students maximize their learning potential by providing personalized educational programs, consultative services for parents, and programs to accommodate community needs. Our Core Values We believe education directly relates to the quality of life; We believe education includes social skills and life skills; We believe in sincerity and active caring for all learning needs; We believe resources include both financial and human assets; We believe we are a dynamic organization ready to change to meet the needs of individuals and the total community; and We believe in trustworthy and responsible management of our assets. Community Partners Southern Association of Colleges and Schools WorldClass Schools of Polk County Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland, Inc. Polk Works United Way of Central Florida Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.