Learning CenterParent Morning

November 8, 2016

Agenda● Services ● Caseload ● Standardized Testing (SAT & ACT)● G@G - Mission & Goals● Finals● Tools for Parents ● Parent Club

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Services We OfferTesting Services

● No scantrons – students can mark their answers on their tests

● Computers for…○ Essays○ Text to speech

● Oral testing● 4-function (simple) calculators● Noise cancelling headphones to help

create a quiet workspace● Large-type test formats

General Services

● Supplies○ Highlighters, color pens, pencils, and

other supplies needed for both studying and test taking

● Academic Support○ Pop Up Workshops○ One on one tutoring

● Academic Resources○ Posted online and updated monthly○ Learning Center newsletter○ Playlists

Learning Center Students by Class

Students Added to Caseload

Testing @ SI in the LC

Student to Teacher

Goal: Encouraging Self Advocacy

● Learning Profile distribution● Students communicate needs to teachers● Test Coordinator tracks student timing on tests and quizzes● Test Coordinator ensures all students have access to their

accommodations

Finals● Modified schedule for extended

time/accommodated students○ WHY?

■ Allows for balanced testing days■ No more than 5 hours of testing

in one day■ Dismissal time comparable to

general population students

Finals cont...

● Folders■ Completed with LC

supervision■ Students must request

accommodations in all classes per testing day

Standardized TestingCollegeBoardSATs, SAT Subject Tests, AP, PSAT

● Test Coordinator requests accommodations on the student’s behalf at the end of their freshman year

● Students will use SSD numbers to register for SATs/SAT Subject Tests with Accommodations

● CB accommodations will be provided through SI on AP tests if previously approved

ACT5 sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing

● Student registers for a test date online● During registration, student identifies needs

for accommodations● Student receives an email from the ACT with

an ACT ID number● Test Coordinator will use this number to

apply for accommodations

Standardized Testing - continuedReminders

● CollegeBoard ≠ ACT● Students are not required to take both tests● Register early● Follow instructions in emails from the Learning Center● Remember your resources:

○ www.FairTest.org○ Counseling website: www.siprep.org/counseling○ LC Website: www.siprep.org/LC & Parent Page: www.siprep.org/LCParents○ www.act.org○ www.collegeboard.com

Special/National Testers - SI LC population

Scantron vs Large Block

4-Function Calculator

Support

Textbooks and literature

Pens, paper, index cards, highlighters, arts

and craftsLC as a study space

Support

● 1 on 1 academic advising● Guided support● Pop-up workshops

Organization & time management

Study skills

Test taking skills

● Open to Growth■ demonstrated a commitment to the pursuit of excellence, realizing that learning is an on-going process

that often involves risk and discomfort, and that criticism and failure may lead to growth■ engaged in the practice of reflecting on experiences with the aim of informing future actions

● Intellectual■ demonstrated the ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems in a variety of disciplines and

different situations with perseverance and adaptability■ demonstrated effective written, oral, and technological communication skills■ The student is beginning to understand the value of curiosity that leads to scholarly contemplation and

a life-long disposition to learn

Grad at Grad: 4 Years of Student Growth

● Open to Growth■ demonstrated a commitment to the pursuit of excellence, realizing that learning is an on-going

process that often involves risk and discomfort, and that criticism and failure may lead to growth

■ engaged in the practice of reflecting on experiences with the aim of informing future actions

● Intellectual■ demonstrated the ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems in a variety of disciplines

and different situations with perseverance and adaptability■ demonstrated effective written, oral, and technological communication skills■ The student is beginning to understand the value of curiosity that leads to scholarly

contemplation and a life-long disposition to learn

Grad at Grad: 4 Years of Student Growth

LC & Mission

LOVING

INCLUSIVE

SUPPORTIVE

EMPOWERING

Parent Club Opportunity Check the website for information & sign ups!

www.siprep.org/LCParents

Tools for You!Parent Book Club

Possible

Selections

Include:

Thank YouFor more information:

www.siprep.org/LC