Learning Support

At NVCS, we believe that all students can learn. It is our responsibility to discover how they learn best and to provide the level of support that meets their needs.

At the beginning of each year, the classroom teachers informally evaluate students to determine the best academic program within their classroom of peers. If a student appears to have difficulty grasping objectives, the student support team will contact the parent(s) and discuss the steps to be taken, possibly including testing and evaluation for learning difficulties. If evaluations indicate that it is appropriate, an individual education plan is set up for a child. Our learning support teachers, classroom teachers, and paraprofessionals work with each child, as needed, to help the student meet his or her goals. When necessary, we contract related services, such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. With educational support and our small, safe environment, special needs students are provided excellent opportunities for success at Nittany Valley Charter School. If parents have concerns regarding their child's academic performance, behaviors, emotional state, or any other area they can contact the classroom teacher, special education teacher, or administrator at any time during the school year.

To learn more about how parents or teachers can initiate the evaluation process for a student who may have unidentified special needs, go to Special Education Process.

What Special Education Services are available at NVCS?

1. Accomodations and Modifications:
In many instances, a student with special needs can be successful in the regular classroom with the use of accomodations and/or modifications to the regular lessons or learning environment. A list of accomodations aand modifications for each student is included in the IEP.

2. Classroom Support:
Some students benefit from the assistance of a special education teacher or paraprofessional. This can occur in the regular classroom, allowing the student to remain in the least restrictive environment.

3. Out-of-Classroom Support:
A student may require a less distracting environment or special equipment or space to complete an activity. Individuals or small groups may be moved from the regular classroom to the resource room, library, or other appropriate location to receive instruction.

4. Related Services:
Other services necessary for a student to find academic success will be provided at the school by itinerant professionals. This may include health, physical, emotional, behavioral, speech and language, occupational, or psychological servicees. These will be provided at no cost to the parent.