St. Theresa Catholic School understands that each child is a unique individual whose learning style and attitudes may reflect his or her own interests, strengths and challenges, background, beliefs, experiences and personality. Different personalities, interests, and learning styles add up to a variety of educational needs. In an effort to create a learning environment that provides every student with the opportunity for success as well as addressing each student’s individual learning level, readiness, and ability, St. Theresa is proud to offer students a strong, broad-based Learning Resource Center designed to help meet these needs and cultivate a lifelong love of learning. When we accomplish our goals to instill a passion for learning, prepare all students to become productive citizens and to reach their full potential, the door to opportunity will open wide for every student.
The Learning Resource Center includes the following components:
- Classroom observation and support
- Tutorials during the school day
- Consultation and assistance in resolving learning difference issues
- Individualized accommodation plans
- Academic strategies assistance
- Documentation for parents pertaining to progress or lack thereof
- Intervention instruction through one-on-one or small group intervention either in the classroom or in the resource room with Learning Resource Center Director 1-2 days per week, if appropriate
- Extended time testing as indicated from formal educational evaluation
Eligibility is determined by the following:
- IOWA Tests of Basic Skills
- Principal and Learning Resource Director evaluation of teacher referrals
- Additional assistance as indicated from formal educational evaluation
