The mission of the Learning Support Program is to identify and facilitate a successful environment for each student experiencing learning difficulties in the classroom. At St. Patrick, we believe that every student deserves to reach their full potential. Some students may require assistance beyond the classroom to meet that potential. The St. Patrick Learning Support Team is a part of the MACS program and is made up of two Learning Support teachers who are specially trained in working with specific learning needs. They strive to provide support to the student, the teacher, and the parents.

 

Classroom teachers, special area teachers and parents may refer students to the Learning Support Program. Concerns may include academic, behavioral, social, medical, or other issues such as attention, speech, articulation, language processing, motor skills, handwriting, etc. 

 

The Learning Support Team will collaborate with the teacher and/or the teacher and parent to develop strategies and interventions that address any concerns that are interfering with school success. Services may include:

 

• Consultation with the teacher and/or parent

• Evaluation of the child's current status which may include but is not limited to: classwork, school records, and academic assessments

• Classroom observation

• Academic assessments

• Referral for parents to seek further comprehensive evaluations at their own expense

• Development of an individual Accommodation Plan for children diagnosed with a specific learning disability, or physical disability that necessitates accommodations for student success

• Direct instruction

 

If you have concerns about your student: 

• Schedule an appointment with your child's teacher

• Work with the teacher to bring about a change

• Refer your child to the Learning Support Program for further help

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Possible interventions may include:

• The Learning Support teacher will consult with the classroom teacher and design alternative teaching strategies 

• Additional classroom interventions may be incorporated

• Assessments may be made by the Learning Support teacher

• Your child may be offered direct Learning Support services

• Assessments by outside agencies at the parent's expense may be recommended

• An Accommodation Plan or Support Plan may be implemented