Integrated Learning

If your student has known learning support needs or a documented diagnosis we will review all available documentation and develop an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) that lists the accommodations your student is entitled to receive as well as the Instructional Strategies we feel will best support your student in the classroom. The ILP is similar to a 504 plan in public school. ILPs identify learning strengths and challenges, specify accommodations and outline supportive instructional strategies. Once an ILP is in place, all members of your student’s team including teachers and advisors will be made aware to ensure that accommodations are being used, with the long-term goal of self-advocacy and academic confidence.

Learning Pathways is an Orton-Gillingham based program for students with language-based learning differences. The program is 1:1 in the first year and often 3:1 in the second year, with an option to continue 1:1 as needed. Students typically take LP in place of Fine Arts, PE or World Language and are most often in grades 6, 7 and 8. The LP program has limited space available. There is an additional fee for this program. Prospective families interested in Learning Pathways should contact Shannon Salverda ssalverda@universityprep.org during the application process.

SchoolHacks is an elective course for students who would benefit from support in the areas of executive functioning, study skills, and self-advocacy. Students participate in a small group with an Integrated Learning Specialist to complete planner checks, Schoology reviews, assignment management, and teacher communication. Students receive direct coaching on particular research-based study skills to support learning. Students are given class time to dig into work for their specific classes with guided support from the instructor. When appropriate, we work to help incorporate the skills taught to their classwork, or in thinking about how they approach study. This course is designed to provide specific support and skill-building and is a one-semester course. Should a student require ongoing executive skills support, a tutor or other outside supports may be necessary. 

• Upper School, available to all grades, as a non-credit elective at no additional cost.

• Middle School, for students in grades 7-8 in small groups for an additional fee.

All students have Community Time built into the daily schedule. While some of this time is pre-programmed with activities, announcements, and clubs, our Integrated Learning staff is available for specific skills-building sessions and drop-in support to all students on campus.

The Integrated Learning Department provides space before and after school for students to study, complete homework, or get organized.  By having our staff available, we can support students in creating good habits as life-long learners.  

• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Commons Meeting Room

• Before school 7:45 am - 8:15 am in the Integrated Learning Office 

Outside Tutoring is an option as needed. Please work in collaboration with the subject teacher and Director of Integrated Learning if you feel your student requires support beyond what can be offered through the school.