Learning Resources

Maimonides Upper School

Developing confident, independent learners

The Upper School Learning Center (LC) is a resource for students with a psycho-educational evaluation that specifies the need for individualized academic support. Enrollment in the LC is determined in collaboration with the Dean of Academics, the Learning Center Leadership Team, and the Head of Upper School. By designing and implementing research-based interventions and accommodations, we aim to guide students to become confident independent learners in a healthy and safe environment.  

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Learning Center Services

The upper school offers two paths for students requiring specialized academic support. The  program is designed to provide students the knowledge and skills required to maximize their academic potential. By designing and implementing research-based interventions and accommodations, we aim to guide students to become confident independent learners in a healthy and safe environment. 

Individualized Accommodation Plan

The Academic Leadership Team, working in collaboration with parents, develops an Individualized Accommodations Plan (IAP) for the student based on the psycho-educational testing, teacher input, and academic performance data. This plan is shared with classroom teachers and support is provided to teachers for the implementation as needed.  

Learning Center

The Upper School Learning Center (LC) is a resource for students with a psycho-educational evaluation that specifies the need for individualized academic support. Enrollment in the LC is determined in collaboration with the Dean of Academics, the Learning Center Leadership Team, and the Head of Upper School. Students enrolled in the learning center attend a credit-based class with a small group of students and meet every other day as a part of the student’s academic schedule. The LC class is taught by a Learning Specialist. 

Learning Center Goals

  • Students develop study skills and learning strategies in the context of academic content courses.
  • Embedded within each LC period are the development of executive functioning skills such as planning, organization, and task initiation.
  • Individualized learning goals are designed for each student. The learning goals are based on the psycho-educational testing, teacher input, and academic performance data.