Learning Differences
Our learning differences professionals provide individualized support to help our students overcome challenges, reach their full potential, and advocate for themselves by asking questions, seeking assistance, and actively participating in school activities.
What We Do
- Create personalized education plans with specific goals, services, and accommodations
- Implement educational best-practices that are tailored to every student’s learning style and needs
- Provide a dedicated room with accommodations for individual and small-group academic testing
- Foster open communication among parents, teachers, and students for progress updates and collaborative decision-making
- Provide comprehensive support for emotional and social skill development
- Integrate technology with classroom learning
- Increase students’ reading skills to build understanding and confidence
- Prepare students to transition to the college or university setting, workforce, or military service
Academic Support Courses
(Average class size is 10-12 students.)
Developmental Reading
Uses a multisensory approach to learning via visual aids, hands-on activities, and auditory resources that enhance reading skills and students’ abilities to summarize, interpret, and ask questions about their lessons.
Developmental Math
An integrated math course focusing on students’ strengths while identifying and refining areas for growth. This course provides students with the necessary skills to be successful in Algebra I and other future mathematic courses required to graduate from high school.
Reading and Math Study Skills
Teaches time management, personal organization, note taking, reading comprehension, test prep, goal setting, and stress management skills so that students can take increasing responsibility for their learning, seek help when needed, and effectively communicate with teachers.
After-School Tutoring
We offer after-school tutoring in English and math to address gaps in understanding and skills.
Language Support
We prioritize the academic success and inclusivity of all our students. Our commitment to supporting English Learners (ELs) includes specialized academic classes and effective strategies such as co-teaching and individualized learning plans. We also provide Heritage Learner Spanish classes that create learning opportunities for native Spanish speakers.
What We Do
- English Learners (ELs) receive additional academic support in specific classes tailored for them.
- Teachers are trained to implement distinct support strategies to help ELs succeed academically.
- Co-teaching models are used in certain classes that have many ELs to provide extra attention and support.
- ELs receive individualized learning plans that have accommodations based on the student’s strengths and needs.
- Teachers and ELs have frequent meetings to ensure they receive necessary support from classroom teachers and tutors.
- We offer Heritage Learner Spanish classes for native Spanish speakers to focus on reading and writing skills in their home language and to embrace their identity and culture.
