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<\/p>\r\nSaint Alphonsus School is committed to supporting the academic, social, and emotional success of every student. Our Learning Resource Center (LRC) offers individualized and small-group support through a dedicated classroom space, rich learning materials, and the guidance of a full-time Learning Resource Specialist.<\/p>\r\n
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The LRC supports a wide range of student needs, including:<\/p>\r\n
In addition to academic support, students also have access to onsite services from a speech therapist and counselor, available to families who choose to retain them.<\/p>\r\n
Located on the second floor, the LRC is open to all students each day and serves as a welcoming hub for extended learning and support.<\/p>\r\n
Some students visit the LRC for occasional help\u2014such as catching up on missed work or strengthening a specific skill. Others may have formal support through an IEP (Individualized Education Plan)<\/strong> or a Learning Support Plan<\/strong> (commonly referred to as a 504 Plan). These students receive regular, scheduled instruction from the Learning Resource Specialist.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n What is an IEP?<\/strong> IEP Process:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n If eligible:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n What is a Learning Support Plan?<\/strong> Support Plan Timeline:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Beginning of the Year (August\u2013September):<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Mid-Year Review (January\u2013February):<\/strong><\/p>\r\n The Learning Resource Specialist works closely with teachers to ensure that accommodations and goals are integrated into classroom instruction and assessments.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n Students with IEPs or Learning Support Plans may receive weekly services that include:<\/p>\r\n Students in grades 3 and above who require consistent academic support may opt out of weekly Spanish classes for targeted LRC sessions. This option is available to students with an IEP, Learning Support Plan, or other demonstrated needs. Interested families should speak with the Principal.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n St. Alphonsus partners with a licensed speech therapist who offers onsite evaluations and weekly 1:1 therapy sessions during the school day. Families may contract directly with the therapist.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n A volunteer counselor is available onsite several days per week to work with students. This beloved program provides social-emotional support in a familiar school setting. For more information, contact the Principal.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n While St. Alphonsus does not conduct evaluations, the Learning Resource Specialist can connect families with trusted professionals who assess:<\/p>\r\n Following evaluation, the school partners with specialists and families to implement recommendations. See the Learning Support Plan section above for more details on how results are integrated into the classroom.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n Middle school students may enroll in a weekly after-school Homework Club for guided support. For more information or to register, contact the Learning Resource Specialist.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Welcome to the Learning Resource Center (LRC) Saint Alphonsus School is committed to supporting the academic, social, and emotional success of every student. Our Learning Resource Center (LRC) offers individualized and small-group support through a dedicated classroom space, rich learning materials, and the guidance of a full-time Learning Resource Specialist. Melissa Chittenden Learning Resource Specialist<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":1471,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","_jetpack_hide_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_featured_image_duplicate_dismissed":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4096","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/span>Individualized Education Plan (IEP)<\/div>\r\n
An IEP is a legally recognized educational plan created through Seattle Public Schools (SPS) to support students with diagnosed learning needs. Private school students are eligible for this process at no cost. The Learning Resource Specialist at St. Alphonsus can assist families in beginning the application.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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<\/span>Learning Support Plan (504 Plan)<\/div>\r\n
St. Alphonsus offers customized Learning Support Plans for students who need academic, physical, or emotional support but do not have an IEP. These plans are created collaboratively by the Learning Resource Specialist, families, teachers, and the student.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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<\/span>Weekly Learning Resource Sessions<\/div>\r\n\r\n
<\/span>Spanish Pull-Out Option<\/div>\r\nAdditional Services and Resources<\/h2>\r\n
<\/span>Speech Therapy<\/div>\r\n<\/span>Counseling Services<\/div>\r\n<\/span>Educational Evaluations<\/div>\r\n\r\n
<\/span>Middle School Homework Club<\/div>\r\n