Learning Consultant Support 9-12

Northville High School has 2 full-time Learning Consultants who work with general education students to provide tiered interventions that are identified for specific students through the schools Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process. Tiered supports may be provided through unblended seminar, push in support or a structured learning consultant class that takes the place of an elective. The learning consultants support executive functioning skills (organization, time management, work completion) as well as academic support for reading and writing based on varying student needs. Math support is offered through an elective class.

Resource Support 9-12

Resource Support is a class taught by certified Special Education teachers. It is designed to provide instruction to students aligned with specific goals and objectives as defined in their IEP. It also provides students with educational reinforcement in their assigned general education classes through reteaching and extending teaching of targeted class content and/or academic vocabulary.

Categorical Program

This is a program for students in grades 9-12 who will be awarded a certificate of completion instead of a diploma. This program utilizes the Essential Elements modified content standards and focuses on reading, math, and pre-vocational/independent daily living and employability skills. In addition, this program works on transition into programming after high school with the goal of helping the students grow to be as independent as possible. Placement into this program is determined by the student and members of their individual educational planning team through the IEP Team process.

This program is supported through the county and designed for students on the autism spectrum who require highly structured and specialized programming. It supports students in grades 9-12 who will be awarded a certificate of completion. This program utilizes the Essential Elements modified content standards with a heavy emphasis on pre-vocational, activities of daily living, and functional life skills. Placement into this program is driven by student needs and determined through the IEPT process. Students from Northville and surrounding Western-Wayne county districts may be recommended and placed into this program based on needs and space available.

Ancillary Support Services

In addition to the instructional programs described above, Northville High School offers a variety of ancillary support services for students with specific needs. These include speech and language support, social work, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Ancillary supports are determined based on specific student needs through the IEP process. Supports may be provided directly through push-in or pull-out service (individual or small groups) and/or consultation with the special education team. In addition, we have a school psychologist who supports special education evaluations and team collaboration to meet student needs.