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SAIS Academic Support Conference View Book

2025

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Admiral Farragut

Shane M Houppert

Shouppert@farragut.org

St. Petersburg, FL

Grades K-12

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Admiral Farragut Academic Support

By the Numbers

  • 488 (K-12)

  • 6%

*80 Students with Accommodation Plans

Services Provided

  • Reading Intervention (Wilson, Orton Gillingham- LS)

  • Mathematics Extension Services (Bridges- LS)

  • Academic Coaching Course Elective (LS and US)

  • After School Academic Coaching Program (LS and US)

  • Daily Academic Study Hall Support (US)

What We Do Well

  • Accommodated testing- classroom testing, MAP, College Board, ACT

  • Executive Functioning- through Academic Coaching Course, after school program, and leadership lab

  • Annual Meetings with students and families

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Cannon School

Concord, NC

JK-12

Cannon School nurtures relationships at the heart of learning, and engages the learner in a journey of growth.

Rhiannon Bresalier, Lower School Learning Specialist rbresalier@cannonschool.org

Tracy Wade, Middle School Learning Specialist, twade@cannonschool.org

Teresita Llorens-Hurtado, Upper School Learning Specialist thurtado@cannonschool.org

Jennifer Ridenhour, Upper School Learning Specialist

jridenhour@cannonschool.org

Jessica Kulp, Upper School Student Academic Support Coordinator

jkulp@cannonschool.org

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Academic Support @ Cannon School

By the Numbers

Enrollment JK-12

1037

Learning Support Enrollment % by Division

Lower School: 10%

Middle School: 17%

Upper School: 26%

Services Provided

  • 1:1 academic coaching support for EF Skills through The ARC and subject specific help through a variety of available resources per division.
  • Learning Plans outlining diagnoses and classroom/testing accommodations for students with diagnosed learning disability.
  • Assistance with College Board and ACT accommodation requests.
  • Reasonable accommodations for hearing, vision, and speech impairments with documentation.
  • Require recent psycho-educational evaluations to determine eligibility.

What We Do Well

  • Help students with learning disabilities become successful learners and self-advocates.
  • Provide accommodations to support success and independence.
  • Focus on strengths and growth.
  • Encourage self-awareness and advocacy.
  • Strive to maximize achievement and success.
  • Build strong relationships and recognizes learning as a journey of growth.

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CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL

Bearss Avenue Campus 1515 W. Bearss Avenue · Tampa, FL 33613 (813) 920 2288

Learning Specialists: Jamie Kiner (Jkiner@cdspatriots.org) Danielle Earle (Dearle@cdspatriots.org) Bobbie Perez (Bperez@cdspatriots.org) Taylor Hosey (Thosey@cdspatriots.org)

Early Childhood Campus 12606 Casey Road · Tampa FL 33618 (813) 963 2388 ·

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Cary Academy

Nancy Barrientos

US Learning Specialist nancy_barrientos@caryacademy.org

Crystal Bozeman

MS Learning Specialist

crystal_bozeman@caryacademy.org

Cary, NC

6th-12th

Cultivating bold lifelong learners and world changers.

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Academic Support @ Cary Academy

By the Numbers

789

students in the school

10 MS with LP

48 US with LP

58 total = 7.3%

Services Provided

  • Academic and Social/Emotional support.
  • Interventions to support students reach their highest level of achievement.
  • Implementation of learning plans and accommodations.

What We Do Well

The student services department is part of CA’s mandate in advancing a culture of wellness across the school. Our goal is to continue to nurture empathy and compassion.

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Catholic High School

Julie Gray

Academic Resources Director

757-467-2881

grayj@chsvb.org

www.chsvb.org

Virginia Beach, VA

Grades 9-12

College preparatory school focused on Catholic teachings.

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Academic Support @ Catholic High

By the Numbers

505

students in the school

11%

of students served by academic support

Services Provided

  • Assignment tracking for current and missing work
  • Alternate testing location
  • Offering extended time on tests
  • Organizational/time management assistance
  • Study Skills

What We Do Well

  • Collaborate with staff
  • Open lines of communication with parents
  • Support different learning styles
  • Promote self advocacy skills

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Charleston Day School

Sarah Sullivan Ed.S

Director of Learning Services

sarah.sullivan@charlestonday.org

Phone: 843-793-6840

Charleston, South Carolina

K-8

Our Learning Services program provides support to faculty and students by utilizing a variety of strategies and research-based practices to ensure skills are generalized across settings. Our team employs data-based decision-making, and faculty and students are supported through flexible, short-term, skill-based groups.

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Academic Support @ Charleston Day

By the Numbers

246

K-8 Students

36 Students with Diagnosis and Learning Plans

1 Full Time Director of Learning Services and Standardized Testing Supporting K-8

½ Time Middle School Support/Executive Functioning Teacher

Services Provided

  • Learning Resource Center and spaces for Tutors for Private Speech, OT, Homework Support, & OG Tutors

  • 1-1 to Small flexible Groups with fluid targeted interventions

  • Collaborative Support for Teachers and Students

  • Individualized Support Plans and Consultation

  • Collaboration with High School Counselor to Support Transition from 8th Grade

  • Testing and Study Support Center

What We Do Well

  • Screening and formulating skill based groups and targeted skills for K-2

  • Collaborative Partnership with Parents, Teachers, and Students

  • Individualized Learning Plans

  • Year-long Executive Functioning Class for 5th Grade

  • Executive Functioning Support for Grades 4-8

  • Collaboration with Private Tutors and Therapists in Community for on campus groups

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Cheshire Academy

Cheshire, CT

Grades 9-12 and Post Graduate

Independent, Co-educational, IB Programme, College Preparatory, Boarding and Day School

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Academic Support @ Cheshire Academy

By the Numbers

375

students in the school

46 students receive one-on-one academic support

1 Director, 4 full time instructors, 4 partial load instructors (teach in other areas as well)

Coordinator of Writing Center

Coordinator of Math Lab

Services Provided

  • All students: Writing Center, Math Lab, Peer Tutors
  • Extra help built into our schedule (all teachers free)
  • Structured Study Halls (Day and Evening)
  • Individualized accommodation plans for students with diagnoses
  • Roxbury: one on one academic coaching focused on executive functioning skills and learning strategy instruction (fee based program)

What We Do Well

  • Meet students where they are and help them reach their full potential
  • Utilize metacognition to build a student’s understanding of themselves as learners
  • Support the development of self-advocacy skills
  • Communicate and collaborate with teachers, parents, and outside providers

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Christ Church Episcopal School

Lane Abrams abramsl@cces.org

Adam Baitsell baitsella@cces.org

Porter Burgess burgessp@cces.org

Grayson Campbell campbellg@cces.org

David Johnstone johnstoned@cces.org

Maggie Simms simmsm@cces.org

Greenville, SC

K-12

Independent, coeducational, college-prep day school.

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Academic Support @ CCES

By the Numbers

1225

students in the school

352

of students served by academic support

14

Academic support staff

Services Provided

  • Consultation Services to faculty and parents
  • Student Learning Plan review and Management
  • Lower School Small group and 1:1 Intervention
  • Middle School Academic and EF based classes
  • Upper School: EF based class and alternate modern language class
  • On Campus Academic Tutoring Support

What We Do Well

Teaching students how to become lifelong learners through self advocacy, time management, organization and remediational skills.

Being advocate for our students with faculty.

Supporting families.

Creating and nurturing relationships with all of our stakeholders.

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CMDS

Erica Lindsey

Learning Support Teacher

elindsey@cmdsmemphis.org

Memphis, TN

2K-6th

Christ Methodist Day School is devoted to exceptional Christian elementary education for boys and girls through spiritual development, academic excellence, social responsibility, and personal integrity.

Christ Methodist Day School is devoted to exceptional Christian elementary education for boys and girls through spiritual development, academic excellence, social responsibility, and personal integrity.

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Academic Support @ CMDS

By the Numbers

545

students in the school

13%

of students served by academic support

9 Learning Support Teachers

Services Provided

1st and 2nd grade learning support students are pulled out daily for the entire ELA block for small group instruction.

3rd-6th grade learning support teachers push into classrooms for academics.

2 SLPs on campus to provide services.

4 OG tutors who provide services on our campus.

What We Do Well

Ongoing collaboration between Learning Support teacher, tutor, classroom teacher, and parent.

LS teachers are OG, SMILA, and Lindamood-Bell trained.

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Christ School

Stacy Graziosi,

Learning Resources Teacher

sgraziosi@christschool.org 772-359-0658

Arden, NC

Grades Served - 8-12

Producing educated men of good character through the

4 pillars of Academic Rigor, Leadership, Spirituality and the Dignity of Manual Labor

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Academic Support Learning Resources@Christ School

By the Numbers

308

students in the school

30%

of students served by Academic Support/Learning Resources

Services Provided

  • Organization,
  • Goal Setting,
  • Time Management,
  • Note Taking,
  • MLA Formatting,
  • Outlining,
  • Highlighting,
  • Essay Writing,
  • Study Skills,
  • Test Preparation,
  • Communication Skills,
  • Motivation and Confidence Building

What We Do Well

*Individualization

*Relationships with students

*Differentiation

*Study Strategies/ Techniques

*Identification of strengths to address challenges

*Empathy/Understanding

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Detroit Country Day Middle School

Lisa Momblanco (grades 4-5)

lmomblanco@dcds.edu

Alaina Trivax (grades 6-8)

atrivax@dcds.edu

Beverly Hills, Michigan

Grades 4-8

Detroit Country Day School is a private independent, co-educational, non-denominational school focused

on a well-rounded liberal arts education.

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Academic Support @ Detroit Country Day Middle School

By the Numbers

506 students in �the middle school �(grades 4-8)

1507 students across PK3-12 grade

16% of students served by learning support

26 students grades K-3

32 students in grades 4-5

65 students grades 6-8

119 students grades 9-12

Services Provided

Formal academic accommodations for those who provide documentation of eligibility, including:

    • For assessments: 1.5 time and a separate location
    • Reading Support: text-to-speech, audiobooks
    • Written Expression: dictation software, typing, no penalty for misspelling, notes provided
    • Math Support: calculator or multiplication chart
    • and other classroom supports

Learning Support class for qualified students aimed to provide academic support aligned with the curriculum

    • Pre-teaching and re-teaching of course content
    • Support with missing assignments
    • Extended time for assessments

Tutorial Programs – faculty-based academic support aimed to support all students before and after school

Our Lower and Upper Schools provide other services, as well, �including managing accommodations with ACT and College Board.

What We Do Well

Collaborate with �parents and teachers

Support academic content and �classroom teachers

Developed a structured, scaffolded learning support program

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Eastside Preparatory School

Kirkland, WA

5-12

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Academic Support @ Eastside Prep

By the Numbers

529

students in the school

20%

of students served by academic support

Services Provided

  • 4 student executive functioning + support class
  • Learning Support for students with and without a diagnosis
  • Collaboration with teachers
  • Separate Testing center

What We Do Well

~Relational approach ~Commitment to neurodiversity

~Integrated Learning Support team

~Hands on skill building and support for students

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Nashville, Tennessee

Kindergarten -12th grade

In Search of Truth

Heather Caponi (Associate Head): caponih@ensworth.com

Liz Atwood (K-2 Support): atwoodl@ensworth.com

Camy Sanchez (K-2 Support): sanchezc@ensworth.com

Sarah Bryant (3-5 Support): bryants@ensworth.com

Jennifer McGee (MS Support): mcgeej@ensworth.com

Lauren Blair (HS Support): blairl@ensworth.com

Ensworth

School

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Academic Support at Ensworth School

By the Numbers

Serving 1,220

students across 3 divisions

Lower School (K-5): 450

3 literacy support staff

1 school counselor

Middle School (6-8): 288

1 academic support specialist

1 school counselor

High School (9-12): 482

2 academic support specialists

1 school counselor

Services Provided

  • Literacy assessment & intervention (K-5)
  • Manage evaluations and classroom accommodations
  • Instructional coaching
  • Study skills program
  • Standardized testing: facilitating extended time
  • Individual and small group instruction
  • Observing and addressing learning trends & needs
  • Parent meetings

What We Do Well

  • Build relationships with students
  • Identify opportunities for growth using assessments
  • Parent Education
  • Communication within divisions
  • Fostering student/ faculty relationships

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Episcopal School of Acadiana

Lower School: Emily Lyles elyles@esacadiana.com

Middle School: Ursula Hudson uhudson@esacadiana.com

Upper School: Lahna Roche lroche@esacadiana.com

www.esacadiana.com

337-365-1416 (MS/US) 337-993-2263

Broussard and Lafayette, LA

PK3-12

Our mission is to instill in every student the habits of scholarship and honor.

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Academic Support @ ESA

By the Numbers

499

students in the school

72 (~14%)

students served by academic support

2 full-time staff US

2 full-time staff MS

2 full-time + 3 hourly contracted LS

Services Provided

Lower School

  • Learning Center for students who have difficulty with reading, writing and spelling
  • Academic Support program using a 1:1 model that meets twice per week for one hour

Middle and Upper Schools

  • Academic Support program using a 2:1 academic coaching model that meets 4 class periods per week to develop:
    • Executive functioning skills
    • Learning strategies and study skills
    • Self-advocacy skills
    • Test-taking skills

What We Do Well

Incorporate MBE science

Facilitate student accommodations

Provide emotional support and help build resilience in a rigorous academic environment

Regularly communicate with parents, students, and faculty

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Forsyth Country Day School

Connect With Us:

Lewisville, North Carolina

Pre-K - 12th

Forsyth Country Day School is a community of learners dedicated to preparing students for what’s ahead.

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Academic Support @ Forsyth Country Day

By the Numbers

938

students in the school

~180

students served by academic support

35

academic support staff

Services Provided

  • Language Development
  • Academic Coaching
  • Subject Tutoring
  • SAT/ACT Prep
  • Peer Tutoring Program

What We Do Well

  • Meet students where they are
  • Individualized plans
  • Teacher-Student Relationships
  • Collaboration with teachers

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Greensboro Day School

Suzanne Billips (Lower School)

suzannebillips@greensboroday.org

Kathy Gillespie (Middle School)

kathygillespie@greensboroday.org

Chanel Green (Upper School)

chanelgreen@greensboroday.org

Greensboro, NC

Age 2 - Grade 12

Our mission is to develop the intellectual, ethical, and interpersonal foundations students need to be constructive contributors to the world.

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Academic Support @ Greensboro Day School

By the Numbers

995

students in the school

25 - 30 %

of students served by academic support

Learning Support Coordinators for each division

Services Provided

  • Literacy and Math support in Lower Grades
  • Individual/Small Group Support for Grades K-12
  • Collaborate with counselors, nurse, college counseling
  • Professional Development and Parent Education

What We Do Well

Learning Support Coordinators will provide appropriate, need based, and heart-driven services to our students in order for GDS’s DESIRED RESULTS to be accessible and attainable.

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Cynthia Sanchez

cysanchez@gulliverprep.org

and

Jeanelle Sirrico

jsirrico@gulliverprep.org

Middle School Learning Specialists,

EDGE Program

Gulliver Prep | Marian C. Krutulis PK-8 Campus

12595 Red Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156

Gulliver offers an integrated and comprehensive college preparatory program for grades PK-12.

Our mission is to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student’s potential.

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Academic Support @ GulliverPrep

By the Numbers

2,200

Students in the school

120

students in the

EDGE Program

grades 5-12

2

Learning Specialists in the EDGE Program

Services Provided

What We Do Well

  • Grades 5-12 – The EDGE Program is available for students in these grade levels.
  • Blended Teaching Methods – Faculty combine traditional and innovative approaches to learning.
  • Skill Development – Focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning.
  • Student Empowerment – Inspires and equips students to reach their fullest potential.
  • Smaller Class Sizes – Students benefit from a more personalized learning environment.
  • Skilled Faculty – Teachers encourage and inspire students to love learning and reach their personal best.
  • Close, Supportive Relationships – Strong connections with faculty and counselors foster resilience and enhance student well-being.
  • Enhanced Achievement – A small, supportive environment promotes academic success.
  • Additional Academic Support – Resources are available to further elevate student experiences and performance.

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Professional Education at HGSE

Connect with Shaylyn Carey, Portfolio Director

shaylyn_carey@gse.harvard.edu

Scan to learn more about our programs and receive a 10% discount!

Cambridge, MA

Professional Education at HGSE empowers educators to address critical problems of practice through professional development programs led by Harvard faculty on campus and online.

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High Point Friends School

Networking

Laura Manke

lmanke@hpfs.org

https://bit.ly/MankeLinkedIn

813-505-3539 (cell)

High Point, NC

Preschool- 8th Grade

High Point Friends School provides an education grounded in the Quaker belief, "there is that of God in everyone.”

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Holy Innocents’

Mr. Paul Barton, Head of School

info@hies.org

404.303.2150

@HIESbears

Episcopal School

Atlanta, GA

Pre-K3 - 12

Episcopalian College-Preparatory Day School

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www.hies.org

By the Numbers

~1400

students in the school

14

Academic Support staff

Services Provided

  • Strategies class in grades 3-10
  • “Bridge” class for students new in 9th grade
  • Executive function coach for upper school students
  • Upper school math specialist
  • Executive Functioning lesson taught in middle school Strategies classes
  • Executive Functioning quarter class taught to all 6th graders

What We Do Well

  • Routines and structures to support executive function
  • Promoting mindfulness and growth mindset
  • Content support for math, science, english and history

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Kentucky Country Day

Networking:

Greg.kuhn@kcd.org

(502) 262-6419c

(502) 814-4338o

Louisville, KY

JK-12

KCD is a small, suburban, college-prep school offering a well-rounded academic, athletic, and arts program.

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Academic Support @ Kentucky Country Day

By the Numbers

~835

students in the school

~160

students served by academic support

~5 full-time, 1 part-time

academic support staff

Services Provided

  • Primarily classroom push-in, some individual/small group reading & math remediation - lower school
  • Individual/small group executive functioning support, math & ELA support, some classroom push-in - middle/upper school
  • Coordinate w/community supports - speech, OT, tutors, specialists at school and off campus
  • Provide accommodations & learning plans for students with diagnosed needs

What We Do Well

  • Collaborate between teachers, parents, support team
  • Ask for help - in the form of professional development, support from outside professionals, teachers reaching out to support team
  • Communicate with parents
  • Build student advocacy skills

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Andrea.Ragsdale@LittleRockChristian.com

Little Rock, Arkansas

K3-12th

LRCA is the largest private school in Arkansas and is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory, Christian day school “committed to excellence in the pursuit of truth from a Christ centered worldview”.

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Learner Services at Little Rock Christian Academy

By the Numbers

1705

students

17%

of students served by academic support

21

of faculty in support program

Services Provided

  • Academic Support (1-12)
  • Language Therapy (1-6 and 9-12)
  • Reading and math intervention
  • Guided study hall (6-12)
  • Pull out testing
  • Special Testing for ACT and College Board
  • Accommodations in the regular classroom
  • Morning Math (pre-teach in 5-8)
  • Handwriting intervention

What We Do Well

  • Balance college preparatory curriculum while giving appropriate support to students with learning challenges
  • Support students in all grade levels
  • Customize support to individual needs
  • Serve families and faculty

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Miami Country Day School

smithm@miamicountryday.org

305-804-4569

Marra Smith

Director, Center for Academic Success & Well-Being

Miami, FL

PK3-12

Miami Country Day School empowers every student, every day, everywhere to learn with vigor, explore with purpose, strive for excellence, and serve with honor, respect, and compassion as global citizens.

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Academic Support @ Miami Country Day School

By the Numbers

Just under 1,400

students in the school

100%

of students have access when needed to what we define as academic support

Services Provided

  • Literacy/Math Intervention (Remediation) and Enrichment (Extended Learning Opportunities)
  • Open access to Math/Writing Labs for grades 6-12
  • 1-to-1 or small group EF/literacy/math support

What We Do Well

Ensuring we live out our Mission to “empower every student, every day” to “strive for excellence… as they discover their full potential”.

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Mount Paran

Christian School

Jocelyn Sotomayor, Lower School Assistant Principal

jsotomayor@mtparanschool.com

Carly Wisnewski, Lower School Directed Studies Teacher

cwisnewski@mtparanschool.com

Jessica Davis, Middle School Directed Studies Teacher

jdavis@mtparanschool.com

Katie Harrison, High School Directed Studies Department Chair

kharrison@mtparanschool.com

Jubilee Rowland, High School Directed Studies Teacher

jrowland@mtparanschool.com

Kennesaw, GA

Grades PK3-12

Providing academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment, Mount Paran Christian School partners with home and church to prepare servant-leaders who honor God, love others, and walk in Truth.

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Academic Support @ MPCS

By the Numbers

1,311

students in the school

15%

of students served by academic support

Services Provided

  • High School: Co-taught math class, testing room, directed studies block with academic coaches
  • Middle School: co-taught math and language arts, learning lab
  • Lower School: Reading intervention, small group language arts and math

What We Do Well

  • Student teacher ratio
  • LS intervention
  • Tiered support structure

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Pinnacle Academy

Natasha Kubik

nkubik@paedu.org

14120 Newbrook Drive

Chantilly, Virginia 2015

703-537-0355

Private STEAM School in Chantilly, Virginia

PreK-12th Grade

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Academic Support @ Pinnacle Academy

By the Numbers

226

students in the school

5%

of students served by academic support

1 academic support staff

Services Provided

  • Early Montessori Learning
  • ESL Services
  • Testing Accommodation
  • 15+ Clubs & Organizations
  • STEAM & Engineering Courses
  • AP & Honors Courses
  • Dual Enrollment- Earning College Credit &/or Opportunity to Earn Two Diplomas

What We Do Well

  • Small Class Sizes- 12:1 ratio
  • Small Groups
  • Emphasis on STEAM
  • ESL Learning
  • Strong School Community
  • Parent & Teacher Communication
  • Test-Taking Strategies & College Prep

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Playful Pathway Counseling

Jenna Taylor, PhD, LMHCA, NCC

Indianapolis, IN

Ages 3+

Mental health and academic support services for students in independent schools

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Playful Pathway Counseling - Dr. Jenna Taylor

By the Numbers

  • 5 years as a special education teacher
  • 8 years as a counselor and play therapist
  • 4 years as a professor
  • 4 years as a school consultant

Services Provided

  • Teacher and school counselor support
  • Professional development
  • Parent/caregiver support
  • Counseling and play therapy
  • School consultation
  • Psychological assessments
  • Learning plans and accommodations

What We Do Well

We collaborate with independent schools to support student and community wellness, including mental health and academic support. With a background in special education and current work as a counselor and play therapist, we can partner to provide holistic support.

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Porter-Gaud

School

Bess Bluestein

Learning Specialist, Upper School

bbluestein@portergaud.edu

Charleston, SC

1st - 12th Grade

Porter-Gaud is an Episcopal, co-educational, independent college preparatory day school with a diverse student body.

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Academic Support @ Porter-Gaud

By the Numbers

1,000+

students in the school

155

students served by academic support

3

academic support staff

Services Provided

  • Small group support through all three levels (1st -12th)
  • Flexible accommodations
  • Teaching self advocacy

What We Do Well

We provide a continuum of accommodations through our different levels. Our strength is communication.

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Providence Day School

Charlotte, NC

TK-12

Mission Statement:

Providence Day School exists to inspire in its students a passion for learning, a commitment to personal integrity, and a sense of social responsibility.

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Academic Support @ Providence Day School

By the Numbers

1,942 students enrolled TK-12

20%

of students have learning plans.

Services Provided

One-on-one support for academic/organizational challenges (limited in session number.)

Collaboration with stakeholders.

Tutoring services are fee based and parents pay the tutors.

What We Do Well

Team approach to supporting students.

Provide professional development to teachers about the whole child.

Build relationships with students to create a safe space.

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Pulaski Academy

Learning Services Department Chair:

Erin Hernandez

erin.hernandez@pulaskiacademy.org

Little Rock, AR

Pk2-12

Pulaski Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school for preschool students through twelfth grade. The school is committed to academic excellence and intellectual growth with opportunities for each student to develop ethically, physically, artistically, and socially in a vibrant educational environment. Our mission is to inspire students to explore, create, contribute, and achieve.

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Academic Support @ Pulaski Academy

By the Numbers

1,414

students in the school

222

students served by academic support

7

academic support staff

Services Provided

  • Orton-Gillingham based intervention services for students PreK-12
  • Communicating with parents on progress, review & explanation of internal and external testing results, planning for academic needs
  • Meet with students 1:1 or small group instruction and/or support sessions, creation & management of accomodations, provide accomodations, advocate
  • Testing: administer, coordinate, & facilitate standardized and nonstandard testing
  • Social-emotional development through Yale University RULER program

What We Do Well

  • Student/Teacher/Parent connections & partnerships
  • Experienced and certified faculty committed to excellence
  • Collaboration and communication within our academic support team
  • Identification of students in need of additional support
  • Individualized attention and understanding of students’ learning needs
  • Teaching students how to become lifelong learners through self-advocacy, time management, organization and remediational skills
  • Executive functioning and study skills (1-12)

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Randolph School

Regina Bennett (Director of Learning Services)

rbennett@randolphschool.net

Marissa Duran (Lower School Learning Specialist)

mduran@randolphschool.net

Jolene Brown (Middle School Learning Specialist)

jbrown@randolphschool.net

Leighann Kemp (Upper School Learning Specialist)

lkemp@randolphschool.net

Huntsville, AL

PreK-12

Seeking Truth, Building Character, Nurturing All.

Randolph School is committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment that honors the dignity of all members of our community. The talents, differences, and perspectives of all members of our school family are both welcomed and respected.

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Academic Support @ Randolph School

By the Numbers

1015

student enrollment

240 students with individual learning plans

1 Learning Specialist per division

Services Provided

  • Lower School- provide targeted Tier 3 reading interventions
  • Individual learning plans based on Psycho educational testing
  • Individualized accommodation
  • Review evaluations and ensure accommodations are provided
  • Maintaining communication with teachers & parents
  • Extended time and isolated testing location
  • Tutoring with vetted tutors and content specific trained to include OG (extra cost)

What We Do Well

  • Maintaining communication with teachers & parents
  • Collaborate with students and parents for lunchtime success workshops
  • Cross divisional collaboration
  • Work with students to establish and hone a toolbox of academic supports
  • Data driven decisions about student strengths and areas for growth
  • Foundations class on how to be a successful middle schooler (5th grade)
  • Flex class on executive functioning and testing taking skills (6th grade)
  • Scaffolding supports to increase student autonomy prior to graduation

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St. Andrew’s

Tricia Sherman Shermant@saslions.com

MS & US Learning Resource Center Director

Savannah, GA

Pre-K 3 through 12

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Academic Support @ St. Andrew’s

By the Numbers

525

students Pre-K 3 through 12

20%

of students served by academic support

3 person student support staff

Services Provided

  • Work with families and outside agencies for student educational evaluations.
  • Individualized learning plans
  • Assist teachers with accommodations in and out of the classroom
  • Provide a set schedule of pull out services for individuals needing extra support
  • Provide drop in support for individuals when needs arise.
  • 1-1 executive functioning support.

What We Do Well

Lower School: Improve skills in literacy and mathematics, create learning plans for all

Middle School: Build learning strategies while reinforcing skills. Teach beginning strategies for independent success

Upper School: Teach & reinforce strategies for independent success, study skills, organization techniques

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Saint Mary’s Catholic School

Networking:

Bmurray@saintmary.org

@saintmarysrva

@saintmarysrva

@saintmarys1966

Richmond, VA

JK-5

Small community of faith filled learners.

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Academic Support @ Saint Mary’s

By the Numbers

426

students in the school

17%

of students served by academic support

Services Provided

  • Classroom accommodations
  • Testing accommodations
  • Private tutoring OG
  • Speech and Language
  • Occupational Therapy

What We Do Well

Put students and families first.

Push our students to the least restrictive environment

Connect families with support and services

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St. Paul Christian Academy

Nashville TN

PreK–6th Grade

Center for Student Success Director:

Sarah Brasher

sbrasher@stpaulchristian.org

Center for Student Success Upper School Coordinator:

Gina Duvall

gduvall@stpaulchristian.org

St. Paul Christian Academy integrates academic excellence with a passion for Christ to develop a strong foundation for young leaders who uniquely shape the world.

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Center for Student Success

By the Numbers

423

students in the school

100%

served in Lower School

~20% served in Upper School

6 Academic Support Teachers

Services Provided

Lower School (PreK-2nd)

  • Push-in Structured Literacy Instruction
  • Pull-out Structured Literacy Support
  • Push-in Mulitsensory Math
  • Pull-out Enrichment and Support Math Small Groups
  • Test Accommodations for students with diagnosis

Upper School (3rd-6th)

  • Pull-out SL support (3rd)
  • Academic small group support
  • Math enrichment and support groups
  • Testing accommodations for students with diagnoses

What We Do Well

  • Reading instruction and support
  • Math differentiation
  • Developing student success plans
  • Monitoring student progress and adjusting services in preparation for next level schools
  • Teacher training & collaboration
  • Parent communication
  • Tutors & interventionists sessions hosted during school day
  • Monthly data meetings

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Savannah Christian Preparatory School

Joan Connelly (Lower School)

jconnelly@savcps.com

Fran Parker (Lower School)

fparker@savcps.com

Darcey Woodward (Middle School)

dwoodward@savcps.com

Tracy Kendrick (Upper School)

tkendrick@savcps.com

Savannah, Georgia

PreK-12

Developing the whole person to the glory of God.

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Academic Support @ Savannah Christian

By the Numbers

1232

students in the school

70 students served by academic support

1-2 Learning Specialists for each division

Services Provided

  • Lower School- providing targeted instruction in math & reading/writing
  • Middle & Upper School- Supporting students in academic classes
  • Review evals and ensure appropriate accommodations are provided
  • Maintaining communication with teachers & parents

What We Do Well

Build meaningful relationships with students, parents, and teachers.

Work with students to determine academic strengths and strategies that will allow them to be successful learners.

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Savannah Country Day School

Savannah, Georgia

PK-12

The Savannah Country Day School seeks to prepare students to meet the challenges of college and of life with confidence, imagination, and integrity.

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Academic Support @ Savannah Country Day School

By the Numbers

1078 students in grades JK -12

177 students working directly with learning specialists (~65 additional students “accommodations only”)

10.5 Learning specialist positions (4 Lower, 3 Middle, 3.5 Upper)

Services Provided

Classroom intervention for struggling students not yet identified with a disability

Coordinate student evaluations with outside psychologists and oversee testing accommodations

Pull-out skill based instruction and content support to students with a diagnosed learning need

Help classroom teachers understand & implement student accommodations

What We Do Well

Lower School: improve literacy skills using the Orton-Gillingham approach

Middle School: build learning strategies while reinforcing skills in executive functioning

Upper School: executive functioning coaching, college-prep strategies for independence and self-advocacy

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Silverdale Baptist Academy

Kim Henderson, Principal of Instructional Support

khenderson@silverdaleba.org

Beth Allison, Assistant Principal of

Instructional Support

ballison@silverdaleba.org

Chattanooga, TN

Preschool-12

SBA’s mission is to partner with families in order to provide an environment of academic excellence with a Biblical worldview, which is conducive to developing educated young people of character, while preparing them to represent our Lord Jesus Christ in all walks of life.

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Instructional Support at Silverdale Baptist Academy

By the Numbers

1300 +

students in the school

Students served:

27 IMPACT

15 Bridging

85 Resource

103 Learning Plans

18 full-time Instructional Support Staff

Services Provided

  • Occupational Therapy/NeuroNet
  • Speech/Language Services
  • Math and Literacy Intervention
  • On campus tutors
  • Small group testing
  • Classroom accommodations
  • Learning plans for classroom support
  • Individualized Learning Plans for specialized academic programming
  • Work-Based Learning for vocational training/Pre-Employment Transition Services
  • Multi-sensory curriculum

What We Do Well

Multi-tiered system of support and services that help students achieve academic success which can be accessed through several pathways

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Spartanburg Day School

Brooke Peeler

brooke.peeler@sdsgriffin.org

864.582.7539 Ext. 2418

Spartanburg, SC

2K-12th Grade

Established in 1975, Spartanburg Day School is a nationally accredited, nonsectarian independent school for students grades 2K-12.

Our mission:

to provide a superior educational experience, in a community of trust, that prepares students for a life well lived.

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Academic Support @ SDS

By the Numbers

580

students in the school

13%

of students served by academic support

LS: 29/ 4 Staff

MS: 24/ 2 Staff

US: 22/2 Staff

Services Provided

  • 1:1 Direct instruction and skill remediation in the LS (Orton Gillingham)
  • Student tailored learning plans in LS
  • Academic Classroom Support in MS/US
  • Executive function skills all levels
  • Accommodation Plans/College Board

What We Do Well

Customize instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of students across all grade levels. Foster an environment that encourages self-advocacy and provide the necessary support to help each student excel and achieve success in a challenging academic setting.

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The Fletcher School

Heather Ramsey, Ed.D.

Director of Educational Technology

hramsey@thefletcherschool.org

Heather Wynkoop

3rd Grade Teacher

hwynkoop@thefletcherschool.org

Heidi Tringali

Occupational Therapist

heiditringali@gmail.com

Charlotte, NC

K-12

Together, we unlock extraordinary futures one student at a time.

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Academic Support @ The Fletcher School

By the Numbers

286 students in grades K-12

Average 6:1 �student-teacher ratio

100% of students

served by academic support

100% of teachers

trained in the

Orton-Gillingham Approach

2 Orton-Gillingham Fellows

Services Provided

Individualized support �for every student�

Accomodations�

Assistive technology�

Multisensory teaching�

Executive Skills development�

Full-time Speech-Language Pathologist on staff�

Partner with community based Occupational Therapists �

What We Do Well

Together, we unlock extraordinary futures one student at a time.

Fletcher graduates outperform all graduates from North Carolina and the United States across each ACT academic area tested.

Fletcher graduates who complete our Middle and Upper School programs—especially those who attended Fletcher in Lower School—surpass the national average for students with learning differences earning a four-year college degree by more than 15%.

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Dr. Sue Feig, Director of Learning Support

sfeig@gallowayschool.org

The Galloway School

Atlanta, GA

PreK-12th

We are a community where learning is joyful, individuals are valued, and self-discovery is encouraged.

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Academic Support @ The Galloway School

By the Numbers

~750

students in the school

1

Director of Learning Support

3

Early Learning

Support Teachers

3

Middle Learning

Support Teachers

1

Upper Learning

Executive Functioning Coach

Services Provided

Early Learning:

  • Small-group phonics remediation
  • Reading comprehension
  • Written expression

Middle Learning:

  • Academic and EF support
  • Individual meetings
  • Academic Skills & Organization (“ASO”) class

Upper Learning:

  • Executive Functioning coaching

What We Do Well

  • Develop self-awareness and advocacy skills

  • Help students acquire and apply EF and academic strategies

  • Build confidence

  • Emphasize ‘whole child;’ understand the intersection between learning and SEL

  • Partner and communicate well with students, teachers, and parents

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The New Community School

Adam Rothschild,

Director of Upper School

Arothschild@TNCS.org

Richmond, VA

Grades 5-12

A college preparatory school for students with dyslexia and related learning differences

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Academic Support @ TNCS

By the Numbers

~215

students in the school

100%

of students served by academic support

Most students have a daily course in the Language Fundamentals department, an individualized, Orton-Gillingham-based class for language remediation, with levels ranging from Basic Language Structure to Academic Research & Writing.

Services Provided

Instruction informed by an Individualized Instruction Plan for each student

IMPACT Math program in Middle School allows for individual pacing of MS math instruction

Daily Extra Help period

Audio support and dictation support readily available via 1:1 technology program

Average class size 2-4 in LF, 6-10 in content courses

Opportunities for extended time for assessments

Study Strategies program

No foreign language offered or required (foreign language available through outside providers)

What We Do Well

Customized, individualized LF instruction

Skill-building in MS math via the IMPACT Math program

Fostering metacognition in students

College preparation and application support

A wealth of course offerings for a school its size

On-campus Dual Enrollment courses taught by qualified TNCS faculty

Creating a culture in which accommodations and strategy use is encouraged and “normal”

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The Out-of-Door Academy

Networking:

Alexa Cable (Lower School): acable@oda.edu

Aaron Kaufman (Upper School): akaufman@oda.edu

Sarasota, Florida

PK-12

Founded in 1924, the Out-of-Door Academy is an independent day school in Sarasota, Florida educating students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

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Academic Support at the Out-of-Door Academy

By the Numbers

863

students in the school

~170

students served by academic support

9

academic support staff

Services

Provided

  • School Counselors, Learning Specialists, Learning Center Instructors
  • Student Accommodation Plans
  • Upper School “Academic Cafe” where students with accommodation plans check in to address executive functioning needs such as organization, planning, and self-advocacy skills
  • Classroom & testing accommodations
  • Special Testing for ACT and College Board

What We Do Well

Collaborate with classroom teachers to support and assist with accommodations and differentiation.

Communication and collaboration between parents, teachers, and students.

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The Steward School

Dr. Yaa Agyekum

yaa.agyekum@stewardschool.org

Dr. Kadie Parsley

kadie.parsley@stewardschool.org

Richmond, VA

JK-12

Our mission is to prepare our students for college and for life in a community defined by robust academics, inspiration, engagement, and care.

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Academic Support @ The Steward School

By the Numbers

714

students JK - 12

18%

of students receiving academic support

Services Provided

  • Tutoring (add’l fee)
  • Student Support Profiles
  • Division specific student support Administrator
  • Coordination of onsite Occupational Therapy and Speech & Language Therapy
  • Limited accommodations
  • Parent resources
  • College Prep, Honors, and AP level courses in Upper School

What We Do Well

  • Ongoing communication about student progress with teachers, parents, & students
  • Appropriate streamlining and scaffolding of accommodations
  • Professional development offerings
  • Relationships with outside services & resources

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The Walker School

Liza Mulroy, M. Ed., A/OGA

liza.mulory@thewalkerschool.org

Amy Stafford, M. Ed., A/OGA

amy.stafford@thewalkerschool.org

Marietta, Georgia

3 Year Olds - 12th Grade

Walker graduates are leaders who excel in a diverse and ever-changing world.

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Academic Support @ The Walker School

By the Numbers

927 Students attend Walker

Five Learning Specialists across our four divisions

Services Provided

  • Literacy and math support
  • Individual/small group support
  • Collaboration with administration, counselor, teachers, and families
  • Help teachers differentiate to meet the needs of all learners
  • Testing accommodations
  • Implementation of Student Support Plans
  • Executive Functioning class (6th-8th)

What We Do Well

  • Confidently create nurturing relationships and a deep sense of community and belonging
  • Ensure each child reaches their unique and full potential
  • Expand student connections and opportunities across divisions

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New Avenues Dyslexia Program at The Walker School

Marietta, Georgia

1st - 5th Grade

Walker graduates are leaders who excel in a diverse and ever-changing world.

Sara Herndon, M. Ed., CCC-SLP

sara.herndon@thewalkerschool.org

Sandra Montaña, M. Ed., A/OGA, WDP

sandra.montana@thewalkerschool.org

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Academic Support in the New Avenues Dyslexia Program

By the Numbers

Services Provided

What We Do Well

  • One class per grade, 1st-5th grade

  • Max of 10 students per class

  • 11 teachers trained in multisensory instructional strategies

  • Literacy groups of 2-6 students taught by reading specialists
  • SLP 2-3x/week for 30-45 min. collaborative sessions, pull-out as needed
  • OT 1x/week for 30 min
  • Math buddy teachers 3x/ week for small group instruction
  • Explicit instruction in executive function strategies
  • Progress monitoring & assessment
  • Parent communication through biweekly literacy updates & conferences 3x a year
  • Prepare students to transition to mainstream setting
  • Summer camp to prevent summer slide

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T.O.T.S

Networking:

heidi@charlotteot.com

704-314-5080

Instagram: heidi_tringali

Charlotte, NC

All Grade Levels

Occupational Therapy services for students in independent schools

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heidi@charlotteot.com

By the Numbers

We provide customized OT services to schools in the greater Charlotte area.

We provide training and consultation throughout the US.

Services Provided

  • Sensory regulation
  • Handwriting
  • Motor development
  • Strengthening
  • Visual Motor and Perceptual skills
  • Parent and Teacher training
  • Curriculum consultation
  • Admissions screenings

What We Do Well

Training on learning readiness and maximizing classroom performance for independent schools, preschools, and their families throughout the United States.

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Trinity School

Jill Gough �jgough@trinityatl.org

Mary Jacob Harris

mjharris@trinityatl.org

Atlanta, Georgia

Trinity School creates a community of learners in a diverse and distinctly elementary-only environment, in which each child develops the knowledge, skills, and character to achieve his or her unique potential as a responsible, productive, and compassionate member of the School and greater community.

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Academic Support @ Trinity School

By the Numbers

600 students

10-15 %

of students served by Learning Team

Services Provided

Literacy and Numeracy one-to-one and small group instruction for students with greatest need from the cohort of students with diagnosed learning differences

What We Do Well

Support students, families, and teachers through early identification, testing, and intervention.

Provide clarity, hope, and understanding.

Celebrating growth over time.

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Trinity Valley School

Fort Worth, TX

PK-12

Trinity Valley School has four main objectives for its students:

•Fine scholarship with its fulfillment at college

•The development of wide constructive interests

•Intelligent citizenship

•Spiritual and moral development which promotes lasting values

Anna Ross, Academic Support Coordinator

Shelbea Malik, LS Academic Support Specialist

Karen Knight, MS/US Academic Support Specialist

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Academic Support @ TVS

By the Numbers

Enrollment:

1,022

Lower School: PK-4

Middle School: 5-8

Upper School: 9-12

Services Provided

Lower School: Reading intervention, small group instruction, learning support for each grade level

Middle School: Mindmakers and Skills for Tomorrow classes which provide EF support and skills building

Upper School: Assist with course selection, support learning & study skills and strategies development, support EF needs

What We Do Well

Collaborates with Athletics, Fine Arts, and Outdoor Experiential Education to support all aspects of our neurodivergent students

Monitors patterns of work, not just grades

Emphasizes building skills and strategies for learning, retention, and retrieval

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Wellington

Erica Clark: ECLS Director of Student Success

clark@wellington.org

Sharla Starker: US Learning Specialist

starker@wellington.org; 614.488.6348

Columbus, OH

Preschool-grade 12

Founded in 1982 as Columbus’ first coeducational independent school, Wellington is dedicated to helping students find their purpose and realize their potential for tomorrow’s world.

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Academic Support @ Wellington

By the Numbers

718

students in the school

~108

students served by academic support

8

academic support staff

Services Provided

  • Accommodation plans (K-12)
  • Peer mentoring (5-12)
  • Structured literacy intervention (K-4)
  • Inclusive support for math and writing (K-8)

What We Do Well

Students have freedom to delve into interests that spark their curiosity, all while building a solid academic foundation through challenging and engaging curriculum.

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Woodlynde School

spencer@woodlynde.org

Facebook: Woodlynde School

Instagram: @woodlyndeschool

Strafford, PA

K-12

Small class sizes and trained teachers for students who learn differently.

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Academic Support @ Woodlynde School

By the Numbers

200

students in the school

100%

of students served by academic support

Services Provided

  • Grade-level learning specialists
  • Academic Support periods
  • Scheduled blocks for intensive reading, math and writing support
  • Learning profiles for every student

What We Do Well

Woodlynde School proudly embeds learning supports into the classrooms and routines of all students – all day, everyday.

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