Voyager Learning CenterHolomua Elementary School

Voyager Learning CenterHolomua Elementary School

Progressive, Innovative, Successful

Voyager Learning CenterVision and Mission

Voyager Learning CenterVision and Mission

Vision

Voyager Learning Center will strive to promote academic success through integrated intervention programs.

Mission

Voyager Learning Center, in partnership with teachers, staff, parents and students, will provide a learning environment utilizing direct instructional strategies to assist students in becoming successful, lifelong learners.

Voyager Learning CenterTeachers and Staff

Voyager Learning CenterTeachers and Staff

Special Education Teachers, Educational Assistants, Article VI Resource Teachers, Foster Grandparents

All Learning Center staff members receive ongoing, inservice training to keep them abreast with Special Needs instruction.

IEPs are the responsibility of the Special Education teacher.

Voyager Learning CenterEligibility Criteria

Voyager Learning CenterEligibility Criteria

Needs are identified through various criteria

Running Records

Brigance

SDRT

Teacher Consultations

Voyager Learning CenterGrouping

Voyager Learning CenterGrouping

Students are tested and grouped according to their individual learning needs and abilities.

Voyager Learning CenterInstructional Approach

Voyager Learning CenterInstructional Approach

Reading and writing blocks are 1 hour

Math blocks are 60-90 minutes

Reading, writing and math are taught in alignment with the regular education classes

Learning Center staff supports classroom curriculum

Students receive many hands-on learning experiences

Voyager Learning CenterCenter Curriculum

Voyager Learning CenterCenter Curriculum

Phonetic Awareness

Phonics

Guided Reading

Mature Reader Strategies

Comprehension

Writer’s Workshop

Extensions from Classroom

Math

Voyager Learning CenterStudent Assessment

Voyager Learning CenterStudent Assessment

Student progress folders are used to document student achievement

Instructor observations are included in progress folders

Guided reading checklists help instructors monitor reading progress

Student writing is assessed according to rubrics based on HCPS II

Learning Center Staff conducts articulation every 15 days to assess student’s progress.

After articulation, students are regrouped to perpetuate progressive learning.

Voyager Learning CenterAdvantages of the Learning Center ConceptVoyager Learning CenterAdvantages of the Learning Center Concept

Improved classroom environment

Students are on task due to smaller group sizes

Students are making greater gains

Through articulation, all instructors are involved in the intellectual growth of all students

Efficient use of staff and facilities

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Meeting the challenge of the future.

“Moving forward towards success”