In order to facilitate individualized learning, learning specialists at each grade level collaborate with classroom teachers, subject-area teachers, and parents to identify the most effective learning strategies and to implement instruction that ensures maximum academic success. This flexible approach allows teachers to differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of children in terms of increased challenge and additional support in the most productive way.
Spotlight on Learning Specialists
Yesterday morning, parents gathered to listen to Dr. Adam Pletter's presentation on Parenting in the Digital Age. The most recent presenter in the well-attended MacArthur Campus Writing & Learning Center Coffee Series, Dr. Pletter is a child psychologist with 17 years of private practice in Bethesda, Maryland, who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults.
On Wednesday, November 27, we welcomed Dr. Bonnie Zucker to St. Patrick's for our second of five Writing & Learning Center Coffees, this one focused on helping children manage anxiety and stress.
These events focus on topics of particular interest to parents of middle school-aged students and, appropriately, Dr. Zucker presented on strategies parents of students in Grades 6 to 8 might find helpful when supporting their children. These strategies, however, are broadly applicable, so we extended the invitation to all St. Patrick's parents and hosted this coffee on the Whitehaven Campus to accommodate parents from beyond the Grades 6 to 8 ranks.
The first coffee sponsored by the Writing and Learning Center, Starting School Right, will take place on Thursday, October 12, at 8:15 am in the MacArthur Campus Dining Room.
New program opens at MacArthur Campus to augment writing program and introduce associated coffee series for parents.
This week, St. Patrick's began its annual standardized tests. St. Patrick's only tests students three or four days out of every school year. It's good to make the most of these days by preparing.
Here are 10 suggestions from our skilled team of learning specialists to help students set themselves up for a great test day.
Tackling Upper School Homework: St. Patrick's learning specialists offer 10 suggestions for parents and students navigating assignments. St. Patrick's learning specialists work in close coordination with homeroom teachers to support students and foster cognitive and academic growth.?
This week, St. Patrick's began its annual standardized tests. St. Patrick's only tests students three or four days out of every school year. It's good to make the most of these days by preparing.
Here are 10 suggestions from our skilled team of learning specialists to help students set themselves up for a great test day.
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Given the forecast of inclement weather and resulting hazardous conditions, St. Patrick's will be closed on Wednesday, February 20.
