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LEARNING SUPPORT TEAM

Liz Ball – Middle School
B.A., Carlton College;
M.A., J.D., Boston University

Carrie Bergantino – Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grades
M.A., B.S., University of Connecticut

Sue Shaw – Kindergarten, MAG and Third Grade
B.S.Ed., Wheelock College;
M.S., Southern Connecticut State University

Carol Poling – MAG and Third Grade
B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University;
M.S., Southern Connecticut State University


Veena Raghuvir – LSW
B.A., University of Bridgeport;
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University;
M.S.W., University of Michigan

Cathy Pamelard – Chair
B.A., Xavier University;
M.A., Sacred Heart University; Sorbonne, France; Sacred Heart University

LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAM

MISSION:

The Learning Support Program at the Foote School reflects its names by aiming to support students and teachers. We believe that all children can learn and do so in different ways and at different rates. We support all children in their learning, and we support all teachers in differentiating instruction to meet each child’s unique learning needs.

PROTOCOL:

The Program promotes student learning in a variety of ways. Each grade’s educational team has an LSP educator involved in the day-to-day activities of the grade. The Learning Specialists meet regularly with classroom teachers to discuss student learning and brainstorm ways to differentiate instruction to help specific children.

If the teacher and learning specialist have ongoing concerns about a child’s learning, they prepare an LSP referral together. This documents the learner’s strengths and weaknesses and explains attempted interventions. The educational team and the child’s parents meet to discuss this referral and make specific plans. These plans often include continued consultation with the child’s teacher, assessments and the possible implementation of support services. If the team deems it necessary, an outside evaluation will be recommended.

RESOURCES (just click on the title)

Parents & Teachers:

All Kinds of Minds

National Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities

LD Online

International Dyslexia Association

Study Skill Support:

Study Guides & Strategies

Reading Practice or Support:

Into the Book

Starfall

Vocabulary and Spelling Practice:

Spelling City

Quizlet


Contact:

If you have any questions about the program, please contact the Chair, Cathy Pamelard, via e-mail or at 203-777-3464.

To contact an individual teacher, just click on the name in the column to the right.