We have made several fun and exciting changes in our room this year.  Our message center is now a net of tropical fish. Bright colored clothes pins are used to attach items for our students .  The monkey tree is almost finished.  Each time one of our students gets an A on a test he or she can hang a monkey.  We plan to start hanging monkeys next week and the kids are so excited. 12 monkeys in the tree earns a popcorn party and 24 monkeys a banana split party.

The back room has been converted into a quiet room.  Blessed Sacrament Alum Paul Patton, who is working on his "Eagle Scout" crafted 2 sets of study carrels and they are beautiful.  They are perfect for reducing distractions while students are completing assignments and taking tests.  We are currently working to make a "reading retreat" in the back room as well.  A place for our students to read, relax and recharge for the rest of their day.  We're hoping this will be an incentive to read.  We are thrilled about the changes in our room and hope the students are as well.

Mrs. Coffey, Mrs. Good & Mrs. Phipps

Learning Strategies Room

Location:  The Learning Strategies Room (Yellow room at the top of the stairs by the School Library)

Special Support Services Staff:

• Machelle Good, Coordinator
• Katie Coffey, Learning Strategies Teacher
• Jenny Phipps, Support Staff

Diocesan ILP (Individual Learning Plan) will be implemented

• Per diagnosis from a professional
• Per Diocesan policy < 40 percentile score on an Achievement of Assessment Instrument or > 98 percentile for possible qualification
• At the request of the teacher or principal
• IEP students (with the exception of speech, PT, OT only)

Services Offered Through School

• RAP (Reading Advancement Program) for 1st and 2nd graders referred by their classroom teacher
• Books on tape program: textbooks and novels available
• Modified curriculum
• ILP students' accommodations administered through Learning Strategies Staff

Administration

• ILPs will be reviewed and updated annually by teachers, parents, and support services staff with the goal being to phase out accommodations as the student matures and becomes an independent learner.

Does My Child Qualify for an IEP (Individual Education Plan) through USD 259?

• For more information about IEP's, please refer to the link at the right "What is an ILP verses an IEP?"