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Role of the Learning Specialist in the Private
SchoolsThe International Dyslexia Association
56th Annual ConferenceNovember 9-12, 2005
Denver, Colorado
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Role of Learning Specialists in Private Schools
This Session Presents Models Of Academic Support For K-12 College-prep Schools; The Role Of The Learning Specialist In Each Model; And Effective Services And Appropriate Accommodations
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Who We AreBJ Warner
• Reading Specialist, Special Educator, Administrator 29 Years
• Public And Private School Teacher (LD, ED)
• Educational Evaluator• Director Hospital-based
Learning Center• Director, OG-based Language
And Outreach Programs
[email protected] (843) 884-7046
Trish Ellis• Learning Specialist And Special
Educator For 13 Years• Private School Sector For 8
Years• Chair Of Learning Specialist
Network Through Association Of Independent Maryland Schools For 6 Years (60+ Learning Specialists)
• Instructor, Johns Hopkins University
[email protected] (410) 377-5192
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Why We’re Here
• The Growing Need For Learning Specialists In Private Schools
• To Help Schools Identify The Role Of The Learning Specialists
• To Help Schools Determine Appropriate Academic Services
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What We Plan to Give You During This Session
• Models For Each Division – Lower, Middle, Upper
• Roles Of Learning Specialists Within Each Model
• Strategies For Structuring And Implementing Services
• Appropriate Range Of Accommodations For College Preparatory School
• Systems And Resources For Organizing Records• Supplemental Materials
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Model
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Boys’ Latin Model
Headmaster
Lower School Middle School Upper School
Student Support Services
Educational Support Services
Counseling
College Placement
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Developmental Steps1. Develop A Mission For Support
Services (Based On Overall Mission Of School).
2. Create Appropriate Model To Match Mission And Student Population.
3. Determine Appropriate Services.
4. Identify Personnel.
5. Maintain And Evaluate.
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1. Develop A Mission For Support Services (Based On Mission Of School).
Developmental Steps
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Educational Support Services (ESS) Mission
The Mission Of ESS Is To Provide Academic Support Services To Assist Students In Reaching Their Academic Potential And In Becoming Independent Learners.
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1. Develop A Mission For Support Services (Based On Mission Of School).
2. Create Appropriate Model To Match Mission And Student Population.
Developmental Steps
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Questions to Ask . . .
• Based On Our Mission And Our Current Population Of Students, What Level Of Learning Disabilities Or Learning Differences Will We Serve?
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Questions to Ask . . .
• What Modifications And Accommodations Are Appropriate?
• Will We Modify Curriculum?• To What Extent Will We
Accommodate?• Do We Serve Students In Class, Out
Of Class Or Both?• In What Additional Ways Can We
Serve Students?
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Boys Latin Model• Average Ability• Mild Learning Disabilities• Learning Specialist Available To Any
One Student One Time Per Day• Do Not Modify Curriculum• Accommodations In Line With
College Board
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1. Develop A Mission For Support Services (Based On Mission Of School).
2. Create Appropriate Model To Match Mission And Student Population.
Developmental Steps
3. Determine Appropriate Services.
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Overall Educational Support Services
• Case Management–Maintain Student Profile Database–Review Documentation And Disseminate Information To Teachers
–Coordinate Accommodations –Meet With Students And Parents
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Educational Support Services (ESS)
• Admissions Committee– Review Files.– Make Recommendations For
Admission; Identify Accommodations.
– Monitor Student/Staffing Ratios ~ Up To 15% Students With Diagnosed Disabilities Who Require Support Services.
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Overall ESS Cont.
• Faculty Support– Professional
Development
– Consultation Regarding Students
– In-class Support
• Screenings– Academic
– Speech/Language
• Curriculum Development
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1. Develop A Mission For Support Services (Based On Overall Mission Of School).
3. Determine Appropriate Services.
2. Create Appropriate Model To Match Mission And Student Population.
Developmental Steps
4. Identify Personnel.
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Titles and Qualifications
•Learning Specialist
•Reading Specialist
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Learning Specialist
• Masters Or Higher Level Of Education.
• Extensive Experience Teaching Broad Range Of Students.
• Manages And Coordinates Educational Needs For A Full Caseload Of Students.
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Reading Specialist
• Masters Level Or Higher Degree In Reading.
• Certified By The State To Assess Reading Disorders.
• Remediate, Enrich, And Prescribe Additional Reading Supports For Children.
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Models Within Divisions
Lower School
Middle School
Upper School
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Team Approach
• Rights And Responsibilities
• Strategic Team Meetings
Student
Pare
nts Faculty
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Lower SchoolESS
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Lower SchoolModels
• Classes
• Small Group Instruction In Reading And Writing
• Individual Support Based On Documented Need
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• In-Class• Team-taught• Remediation• Enrichment
Lower School Models
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Lower School Support Classes
• Writer’s Workshop
• Study Skills
• Small Group Reading
• Math Enrichment
• Handwriting Instruction
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Middle SchoolESS
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Middle SchoolModels
• Classes:
• 6th Grade Small Group Reading Class
• 7th & 8th Grade Lab: Reading, Writing, Study Skills
• Introduction to Spanish (OG-based)
• Jump Start
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Middle SchoolModels
• In-Class:– Team-taught Structure
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Middle School ESS
Open LabGrades 7 & 8
• 4 Days A Week During Study Hall• 1:5 Student To Teacher Ratio To
Assist• May Be Referred By Teacher, Parent,
Or Student Request
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Middle School ESS
Other Support• Classroom And Testing Accommodations
Given If Documented• Preferential Seating• Extended Time For Testing• Note Buddy Or Notes Given• Extra Set Of Books For Home• Computer Use• Taped Lectures
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Upper SchoolESS
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Upper School ModelsClasses: Test Prep
Summer Reading
Jump Start
Walk-Ins: Weekly
By appointment
In-Class: Note taking
Planning
Study Strategies
Modified SI Model: Student Study Sessions For Most
Difficult Classes
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Upper School ESS
Academic• Strategies Vs. Content• In Class Strategies Lessons (Note
Taking, Active Reading And Active Studying, Approaches To Texts)
• Study Guides – Instruct And Model• Open Lab• Meet Up To One Period Per Day -
Not Always 1-1
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Upper School ESS
• Other Support• 9th Grade Nelson-Denny Testing And
Follow-up• CB/SSD And ACT Accommodations
Eligibility Services
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Upper School Accommodations
Classroom• Preferential Seating• Access To Computer• Note Buddy• Class Notetaker• Notes Checked By
Teacher• Calculator• Taped Lectures
Testing• Access To
Computer• Extended Time• Separate Room• Calculator
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Upper SchoolESS
Accommodations Policy
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1. Develop A Mission For Support Services (Based On Overall Mission Of School).
3. Determine Appropriate Services.
2. Create Appropriate Model To Match Mission And Student Population.
4. Identify Personnel.
Developmental Steps
5. Maintain And Evaluate.
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Maintain and Evaluate
• Policies For Consistency And Professionalism
• Systems For Record-keeping
• Forms For Ease And Convenience
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What’s in a Name?
Do’s:+ In-class+ Walk-in+ Coach+ Lab+ SI Instructor
Don’ts:- Inclusion- Pull-out- Therapist/Tutor- Resource- Tutor
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