Student Support
Mount Tamalpais School offers many types of academic support and advising services.
We partner with families to help students of every academic level find success within our rigorous academic program. However, we do not offer a specialized program for students with significant learning differences or emotional challenges. Our learning specialists provide screening, direct instruction, and consultation with faculty, parents, and outside professionals. Students are identified and referred to the Learning Support Program based on screening results, observations in the classroom, and teacher recommendations. Our learning specialists provide four key components of support outlined below.
Student Support Services
Small Group & Individual Support
Small Group & Individual Support
Small group remedial instruction in language arts skills for first through fifth grade
Small group and individual support for executive function difficulties, habits of mind coaching, and explanation of individual learning profiles for middle school students
Curricular & Teacher Support
Curricular & Teacher Support
Curricular design and support for teachers
Classroom observation and teacher collaboration
Assistance to classroom teachers regarding specific strategies, accommodations, and modifications
Screening
Screening
Screen the entire first grade to ensure foundational language and motor skills are on track and determine appropriate supports for students as needed
In-depth screening of students on an individual basis with parental consent
As needed informal screening of specific skills
Case Management
Case Management
Maintain and share records of student evaluations and current outside support as well as successful interventions and strategies for individual students
Ensure teachers have current information about individual student needs
Consult with and provide resources to parents