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Lower School Support and Inclusion Practices

Lower School Support and Inclusion Practices

Several strategies for differentiation are utilized, including, but not limited to:

  • flexible grouping strategies
  • use of manipulatives (hands-on) learning experiences
  • delivering instruction through multiple modalities
  • scaffolding instruction for targeted support
  • partner work/use of peer collaboration for feedback
  • workshop model and conferencing with students
  • goal-setting and setting intentions for learning
  • flexible seating (based on need for movement, proximity to the board, etc.)

Note: Reading Level Testing and remediation are offered on campus. The three most common assessments that are given to assess grade reading level include:

  • Acadience (IDAPEL) used to determine reading level and decoding abilities and evaluate periodic student progress
  • The Slosson Oral Reading Test (SORT) screening test to determine reading level
  • Spelling Assessment using the Morrison-McCall Spelling Scale. Used to identify the initial instructional level and evaluate periodic student progress

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