Making the Invisible, Visible.
Founded and Led by Cynthia Miner Kapelke,
M.A., M.Ed., Educational Therapist/Professional
Greetings and Welcome!
I am glad you have arrived at Learning FrameworksTM based in Alameda, California. I provide caring, individualized support for a range of learning needs for students and families around the East Bay. I am happy to answer any questions you may have. And please sign up for my newsletter to stay in touch!
Offering diverse experience with:
- Direct, explicit instruction and support for K-8th grade learners who face challenges with reading, spelling, written expression, and executive function.
- Coaching and consulting services to the parents, caregivers, and school teams who work with these learners.
- Tools, techniques, and materials for teaching Learning FrameworksTM to make the invisible, visible through explicit teaching, visual note taking, and narrative development of the components that underlie structured thinking and organized learning.
My approach emphasizes relationship and connection. While my training and practices are highly structured based on researched models, my delivery is dynamic, fluid, and informed by engagement in the moment. Read more.

Are you a Parent or Caregiver looking for support on your child’s learning journey?
Are you an Administrator looking for qualified consulting services or development training skills from an educational therapist?
Are you an Educator who wants new tools, ideas, and resources to better meet the needs of your various learners?
For prospective educational therapy clients:
I want to learn more about your background and services.
For existing clients:
I would like to schedule an appointment.
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Areas of Support and Treatment
Serving K-8th grade learners, their families, teachers, and allied professionals by:
- Understanding a learner’s profile more fully
- Demystifying testing
- Supporting school skills such as reading, spelling, handwriting, and written expression
- Supporting executive function and self regulation
- Addressing varying needs of dyslexia, ADHD, and mild-moderate learning challenges
- Collaborating and consulting with school teams
- Planning and offering strategic consult to establish environments conducive to learning
- Developing materials, programs, and visual handouts to support multi-modal learning
- Delivering trainings and presentations for professional development
- Supporting emerging learning professionals who seek coaching