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Learning CenterParent Morning
November 8, 2016
Agenda● Services ● Caseload ● Standardized Testing (SAT & ACT)● G@G - Mission & Goals● Finals● Tools for Parents ● Parent Club
Guest Wifi Password - Election2016
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