The Peterson Academic Center

04/06/2026

Student Success & Impact Highlights:

• Reading Performance: Accelerated student growth, with performance reaching 2x-5x expected annual growth.
• Growth Rate: Gains are achieved in just 6-12 months.
• Score Gains: Typical results include +15-30 point gains in standard reading scores.

Our Instructional Strategy:

We utilize a data-driven, four-step process for literacy intervention:

1. Assess: We use the GDRT-2 and GORT-5 tools to diagnose specific skill gaps.
2. Analyze: We pinpoint specific target literacy skills for prioritized intervention.
3. Intervene: We deliver tailored reading lessons designed to accelerate student learning.
4. Adapt: We adjust the instructional path based on ongoing data analysis utilizing formative and summative assessments to ensure continued success.

03/27/2026

Fun fact about Mrs. Peterson: Disney World, Starbucks and Mrs. Peterson were all born in 1971! The Magic Continues!

03/10/2026

Great opportunity for the right young person!

Our culture is stimulating & challenging, friendly & collegial – a comfortable venue for creative thinking, problem-solving, learning & professional growth.

03/09/2026

There is no shortage of phonics apps or vocabulary drills. 🎓

What kids are missing is something that shows them who they are as learners, what they have already built, where they are right now, and where they are headed next.

My Learning Journey does exactly that. It is a free interactive tool that walks students K through 12 through their Florida ELA standards in a way that makes them feel capable, informed, and ready to strive.

Because kids who understand their learning become kids who own it. 💛

Try it free: tpacstandards.netlify.app/student-explorer

03/08/2026

Sometimes students avoid reading…
and sometimes they steal the teacher’s snacks instead. 🐧

At The Peterson Academic Center, we help struggling readers build confidence with diagnostic assessment and targeted instruction.

With the right strategies, reading can become easier and more enjoyable.

We can help with math and test prep too! 📏

📍 Brandon
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 petersonacademic.com

🏫Step Up Provider

03/08/2026

If AP or Honors Chemistry is feeling overwhelming, the right support can make a big difference. Dr. Peterson is happy to help!

💬 Text: 813-703-2075
🌐 petersonacademic.com
✉️ [email protected]

03/08/2026

TPAC is looking for an affiliate tutor to join us. It is a unique opportunity to work independently in a professional office with many benefits. For more information, go to our website: petersonacademic.com

03/08/2026

Ready to spark something BIG this summer? 🔥🚒

The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Foundation’s Alan D. Anderson Summer Youth Fire Academy is back, and it’s your chance to ignite your future.

Over two action-packed weeks, students in Hillsborough County will get a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to be a first responder. From hands-on drills to interactive classroom sessions, cadets will explore careers in firefighting and emergency medicine, build confidence, learn teamwork, and maybe even discover their calling.

Whether you’ve dreamed of the firehouse or you’re just ready for a new adventure, this is your moment.

Are you ready to be a cadet?

🔥 Apply now, the deadline is March 27th.
Don’t let this opportunity go up in smoke!
https://myhcfr.org/

03/02/2026

10/22/2024

📣Post Hurricane Milton
🌎Community Outreach Event