Gary Fournier supports the Center for Learning Unlimited, which employs the R.E.A.D. approach for its full-time education programs. R.E.A.D. stands for Relationships, Executive functioning, Assistive technology, and Development and focuses on fostering personal growth, academic skills, building relationships, exploring individual talents, and learning to use assistive technology. The four components of R.E.A.D. work together to encourage students to live independently and confidently through developing interpersonal skills, taking responsibility for their education, and utilizing technology for learning.

1. R.E.A.D. Approach Focuses on
Academic and Individual Growth
By Gary Fournier

2. Introduction
• Financial advisor Gary Fournier serves as a managing director
at J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, California, where he
manages more than $1 billion in assets for high-profile clients.
Outside of work, Gary Fournier supports the Center for
Learning Unlimited, which employs the R.E.A.D. approach for
its full-time education programs.
Short for Relationships, Executive functioning, Assistive
technology, and Development, R.E.A.D. focuses on fostering
personal growth and academic skill. The strategy works to
create opportunities for students to progress academically,
build lasting relationships, and learn to use assistive
technology. In addition, the approach encourages children to
explore their individuality and personal talents.

3. R.E.A.D.
• Designed to enrich children’s lives when used together, the
four components of R.E.A.D. strive to encourage young people
to live independent, confident lives. The Relationships and
Development components focus on interpersonal
relationships and personal talent. Executive functioning
emphasizes the importance of taking a proactive approach to
one’s own education by seeking out new lessons and skills.
Through Assistive technology, students learn the proper use
of technology and how to utilize it for learning.
The Center for Learning Unlimited offers educational
programs for students in grades 2 through 12. For more
information about the center’s programs and its R.E.A.D.
approach, visit its website at cflu.org/full-time-educational-
programs.