Study Skills & Learning Strategies: (Resource Services)

Many students with IEP’s receive direct services outside the regular education classroom instead of attending a typical “study hall”.  Depending on student's year, student's grade and level of independence with applying learning and study strategies, these resource services are implemented in a Study Skills or Learning Strategies class or through the Academic Center.  During this regularly scheduled time, students work directly with Educational Services faculty and staff in areas specified in their IEP.  For example, students may receive direct instruction in the development and refinement of specific study skills.  Students may also need direct assistance to meet the written language expectations of their courses, or need guided practice applying reading comprehension strategies.  Many students also need opportunities outside the regular classroom for content and concepts to be previewed or re-taught.

Teaching students to use and apply contemporary technology, the Resource Program also places an emphasis on student development of effective self-advocacy skills, understanding one’s educational strengths and learning challenges, and preparing for life after high school.