The Learning Support Services team at Presidio Hill School provides the following:

Curricular Support

• Classroom, teacher and student observations
• Implementation of accommodations

Student Support

• Small group instruction in grades TK–2
• Classroom-based support in grades 3–8
  
• Individual and small group sessions focused on planning, organization, tracking, time management and study skills in grades 6–8

Screening

• In TK & K for language-based learning differences
• In fall of third grade for achievement in reading, spelling, math
• In spring of fifth grade for achievement in reading, spelling, math
• Individual students referred by teachers to determine appropriate recommendations and interventions for the family

Case Management

• Keeping up-to-date records on testing, tutoring and intervention strategies for students with learning differences; communication with teachers regarding this information
• Communication with outside specialists supporting students
• Consulting with parents
• Providing referrals to families for outside services such as assessment, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, tutoring, educational therapy
• Screening/interviewing potential outside support professionals
• Interpreting standardized test results
• Reviewing/analyzing student portfolios