Learning Resource Center

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Learning Resource Center

Our aim is to proactively bridge the gap between the student's weaknesses and strengths by assisting the student, parent, and classroom teachers.

THE GOAL OF THE LRC

To enable students with learning problems to be successful in the lease restrictive environment.

HOW IS THE GOAL MET?

By modifying methods and techniques in the regular classroom to meet the needs of the learner who has difficulty receiving, processing. or giving back information without altering the content of the regular curriculum.
By supporting the Special Education student and his/her regular education teachers.

HOW WILL THE LRC HELP YOUR CHILD?

We will inform the parents and teachers of the student's individual strengths and weaknesses.
Using the information gathered from teacher sand student interactions, we might read directions and assigned questions, work on strategies (highlighting, breaking large assignments into parts, etc.), review important information, or modify tests.
The Accelerated Reader program will be an integral part of reinforcing and encouraging the growth of student reading skills.
Students will be tested using the STAR reading assessment program and will be encouraged to read books at their appropriate level.

HOW DOES THE LRC OPERATE?

SCHEDULED VISITS - Students will come to the LRC on a scheduled basis. This will enable us to better know them and their needs and plan more effectively to meet those needs.
The LRC will not be open on a "drop-in" basis.
WEEKLY CONSULTATIONS - The LRC teacher will touch base weekly with teachers to obtain an overview of lesson plans and get feedback on student performance. The partnership with classroom teachers is an essential part of the LRC.

ROLE OF THE LRC STAFF

The teacher aides in the LRC will assist the LRC teacher(s) and the classroom teachers on an as-needed basis. This may be in the form of helping with small groups, assisting with organizational or instructional aids, working with study groups, or simply reading to a child.

THE LRC STAFF

Carol Rivers - Special Education Chair
Wendy Fortenberry - Special Education Teacher
Sarah Corwin - Special Education Teacher
Cathy Stevenson - Life Skills Teacher
Roderick Thompson - Special Education Teacher Assistant
Mary Lynn Johnson - Special Education Teacher Assistant
Sandra Sanchez - Special Education Teacher Assistant