Reading Specialist K-2

Building the foundation for reading is key to future success in reading. Our K-2 Reading specialist instructs within each classroom using research based strategies and curriculum. 

 

Students below grade level in reading receive extra small group instruction based on their reading needs using a variety of researched based strategies which include explicit instruction in phonics, decoding, fluency, comprehension, phonemic awareness, and vocabulary. 

 

All students K-2 are assessed using DIBELS (Dynamic Indication of Basic Early Literacy Skills) and parents are notified of their child’s current level of skills multiple times throughout the year. The data is used to meet the needs of all students and clearly communicate those needs to parents. Frequent conferences are held with families of struggling readers to support the learning needs and work as a team. 

 

The Reading Specialist will assist parents, teachers and students who are on Service Learning Plans to ensure plans are up-to-date and that accommodations are recorded, modified when necessary and supported in the classroom. She will also work with parents to apply for such services if deemed necessary.

  

The Reading Specialists work with Seattle Public Schools Title One and Service Learning Plan tutors to ensure collaboration within St. George staff to ensure the most effective plan possible for each child.

​​​​

Learning Specialist 3-5

Our 3-5 grade learning specialist supports students and teachers with classroom instruction in whole group, small groups and one on one for reading and math.

 

Students below grade level in reading receive extra small group instruction based on their reading needs using a variety of researched based strategies which include explicit instruction in phonics, decoding, fluency, comprehension, phonemic awareness, and vocabulary. Students below grade level in math receive small group and one on one instruction to support in meeting math standards using a variety of instructional techniques.

 

Our learning specialist monitors and supports students’ use in educational online programs Achieve 3000 and iReady Math and Reading. These programs are excellent ways to meet students where they are academically.

 

All students 3-5 are assessed using DIBELS (Dynamic Indication of Basic Early Literacy Skills) and parents are notified of their child’s current level of skills multiple times throughout the year. The data is used to meet the needs of all students and clearly communicate those needs to parents. She will also work with parents to apply for such services if deemed necessary.

  

The Learning Specialist will assist parents, teachers and students who are on Service Learning Plans to ensure plans are up-to-date and that accommodations are recorded, modified when necessary and supported in the classroom.

 

The Learning Specialists work with Seattle Public Schools; Title One; and Service Learning Plan tutors to ensure collaboration within in St. George staff to ensure the most effective plan possible for each child.

​​

​​​

Learning Specialist 6-8

Our 6-8 grade learning specialist supports students and teachers with classroom instruction in whole group, small groups and one on one for reading and math.

 

Students below grade level in reading receive extra small group instruction based on their reading needs using a variety of researched based strategies which include explicit instruction in phonics, decoding, fluency, comprehension, phonemic awareness, and vocabulary. Students below grade level in math receive small group and one on one instruction to support in meeting math standards using a variety of instructional techniques.

 

Our learning specialist monitors and supports students’ use in educational online programs Achieve 3000 and iReady Math. These programs are excellent ways to meet students where they are academically.

 

The Learning Specialist will assist parents, teachers and students who are on Service Learning Plans to ensure plans are up-to-date and that accommodations are recorded, modified when necessary and supported in the classroom. She will also work with parents to apply for such services if deemed necessary.

  

The Learning Specialists work with Seattle Public Schools Title One and Service Learning Plan tutors to ensure collaboration within in St. George staff to ensure the most effective plan possible for each child.

​

​

Working Lunch & Study Hall

Working Lunch and Study Hall are opportunities for 4th-8th grade students to receive extra support from a certified teacher, and catch up on work. These programs are supported by two learning specialists and a classroom teacher. Working Lunch and Study Hall can be assigned by a teacher or chosen by a student or parent. Working lunch is Monday through Friday, and Study Hall is on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

​

Grade 4-8th grade students who are absent from school are required to attend Working Lunch and/or Study Hall  once back until they are caught up in order to keep up with the classroom expectations.

​