Learning Lab

The Lower School Learning Lab program consists of the Orton-Gillingham reading and writing program. Orton-Gillingham is a scientifically proven, phonics based, hands-on, multi-sensory learning program that is systematic, structured, sequential, cumulative and success-oriented. Ongoing assessments are also an integral piece of this work. The Orton-Gillingham program includes teaching phonemic awareness, encoding and decoding strategies, spelling rules, handwriting tools and reading comprehension, all with using a multi-sensory approach. One of the main components of The Lower School Learning Lab is to provide a nurturing and supportive environment which recognizes a student learning style and also honors his or her gifts. We help to build confidence and foster student self-advocacy.

The Learning Lab:

• Specialist reviews student evaluation and creates a Seacrest Educational Plan.
• Communicates frequently with teachers, counselors and other outside providers
• Works closely with classroom teachers to ensure application of student accommodations in the classroom
• Provides one-on-one instruction
• Regularly communicates with parents on student progress
• Provides Professional Development to Seacrest Faculty
• Provides screenings for Kindergarten-Grade 3

The Middle School Learning Lab Program is designed after a coaching and mentoring model that strives to empower students by providing them with the skills, strategies, and resources necessary to be more effective and successful in the classroom. The program focuses on the development of executive functioning skills, self-advocacy, study strategies, fundamental reading and writing skills, and the use of assistive technology. The goal of the Learning Lab is for students to master the skills needed to achieve their academic goals with confidence and independence.

Core skills and strategies include:
 

• Organizational skills Prioritization and planning
• Time managementTest-taking strategies
• Scaffolding of assignments
• Note-taking Academic support through classroom assignments
• Use of graphic organizers and outlines to develop the writing process
• Review of concepts to support memory retention
• Assistive Technology- including typing programs, audiobooks, text-to-speech, speech-to-text, Quizlet, reading comprehension and fluency programs.

The Learning Lab:

• Specialist reviews student evaluation and creates a Seacrest Educational Plan
• Communicates frequently with subject area teachers and counselors
• Works closely with classroom teachers to ensure application of student accommodations in the classroom
• Provides a supportive environment which fosters student self-advocacy
• Regularly communicates with parents on student progress
• Provides one-on-one or small group instruction
• Provides Professional Development to Seacrest Faculty

The Upper School Learning Lab Program is designed after a coaching and mentoring model that strives to empower students by providing them with the skills, strategies, and resources necessary to be more effective and successful in the classroom. The program focuses on the development of executive functioning skills, self-advocacy, study strategies, fundamental reading and writing skills, and the use of assistive technology. The goal of the Learning Lab is for students to master the skills needed to achieve their academic goals with confidence and independence.

Core skills and strategies include:

• Organizational skills Prioritization and planning
• Time management
• Test-taking strategies
• Scaffolding of assignments
• Note-taking
• Academic support through classroom assignments
• Use of graphic organizers and outlines to develop the writing process
• Review of concepts to support memory retention
• Assistive Technology- including typing programs, audiobooks, text-to-speech, speech-to-text, Quizlet, reading comprehension and fluency programs.

The Learning Lab:

• Specialist reviews student evaluation and creates a Seacrest Educational Plan Communicates frequently with subject area teachers and counselors
• Works closely with classroom teachers to ensure application of student accommodations in the classroom
• Provides a supportive environment which fosters student self-advocacy
• Regularly communicates with parents on student progress
• Provides one-on-one or small group instruction
• Provides Professional Development to Seacrest Faculty