Accomodating Learning Differences

The Learning Center is an integral part of Fieldston, providing support to students in Forms I-VI, who have learning difficulties and disabilities. There are four Learning Specialists whose role is to be a vital resource to faculty, administration, parents, as well as the entire student community. The Learning Specialists provide support in several ways:

• direct assistance to students in individual work sessions and/or small groups;
• consultation with faculty , administration, parents and students;
• coordination and consultation with the Guidance department and outside tutors;
• implementation of parent and faculty workshops;
• collaboration with the School’s SAT/ACT Coordinator

Referrals for student support can come from teachers, students, Form Deans, or parents. In the spring of every year, one of our Learning Specialists meets with committees from Fieldston Lower and Ethical Culture. It is the goal of these meetings to assess the needs of all incoming students so that students’ needs are met. In addition, communication is continuous throughout the year with Form Deans and teachers. This collaborative approach allows us to be vigilant and reflective as we provide student support in the most appropriate way.

Fieldston is committed to enabling all of its students to work to their highest capabilities and to become successful independent learners. In this regard, some students with learning disabilities will need reasonable accommodations or modifications. While the school does not have the resources available to meet every need of students who cannot achieve success in meeting the requirements of our curriculum, we are committed to determining, case by case, those accommodations that we can implement to enable those students to succeed.