LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER (LRC) SUPPORT

TASIS England welcomes students with mild learning difficulties and provides a range of support services. As TASIS England does not have a full range of learning support services, admission of a student is contingent upon a match between the level of service available and the needs of the student and family, based on multiple sources of information.

We take a collaborative approach when working to support student learning – parents, teachers, and learning support work together with the student at the center of the partnership.

Classroom teachers are collaboratively supported by the Learning Support Services team to ensure that students receive what is required to be successful in their learning environment. Some students may be withdrawn from their classroom for individual or small group instruction with a Learning Resource Center (LRC) Specialist. External professionals may also collaborate to support student learning following the implementation of the referral process.

The referral of a student forms part of a referral process with several stages. As part of this process, the team may recommend a comprehensive external assessment by an educational psychologist if deemed necessary.

TASIS England provides a range of support services from the Lower School through the Upper School. Areas of support offered include informal screening, academic support, classroom guidance, and accommodations. The Learning Support Services team also provides information about community-based providers.

Parents of students who have received special services or who believe they may need support must contact the Admissions Office as soon as possible. Specific information relating to a child in need of learning support will be considered by the administrators and Learning Support faculty who make determinations about admissions.

TASIS England emboldens each learner to flourish and endorses an awareness of the diversity of learning styles. We support the educational, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of all our students, helping each student to become an independent and healthy life-long learner. Our learning community supports each student to reach their full potential.

Parents who have concerns or questions about their child’s academic needs or progress are encouraged to contact the School. Initially, parents should contact the classroom teacher directly. Following this, administrators are also available to meet with parents about academic concerns.

ENGLISH-AS-AN-ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE (EAL)

TASIS England welcomes international students, and students with varying levels of proficiency in English are eligible for admission. Support is provided either within the classroom or in specific individual or small group sessions, depending on the level of proficiency. We take a collaborative approach, with the EAL teacher working closely with the classroom/subject teachers and parents to ensure that students receive what is required to be successful in their learning. Students are encouraged to use their knowledge of their native language to help them develop both their academic and English language skills. TASIS England Lower School is committed to supporting individuals to flourish by promoting differentiation for each student and the use of home language resources where appropriate.

Language development is tracked through the different stages of the whole-school EAL Program, and support is adapted as required.

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL GUIDANCE

At TASIS England, we believe in educating the whole child. This encompasses not only their academic learning but also their personal, social, and emotional well-being. Our Lower School Counselor plays a key role in assuring this happens. This is done by collaborating with parents and teachers, individual counseling, small group sessions, school-wide programs, and classroom lessons. It is important to note that the Lower School Counselor is not a therapist, nor a disciplinarian. The counselor’s most important role is to support the students and their families by listening, collaborating, seeking services, and advocating on the student’s behalf.

Our Lower School Head and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is also actively involved in supporting the social and emotional well-being of our students.

WHO TO SEE FOR ASSISTANCE

Teacher – for an issue specific to the classroom or your child:

• Academic progress

• Homework completion

• Social concerns

• Behavioral concerns

• Issues related to bullying/teasing

• Questions about classroom and/or behavior management

Counselor – for an issue specific to your child:

• Social concerns

• Behavioral concerns (classroom and/or home)

• Emotional concerns

• Transition

• Concerns of a family or personal nature: moving, family changes (death, birth, marriages, etc.)

• Issues related to bullying/teasing

Administration – for a school-wide or curriculum-based issue:

• School policies

• Grade-specific questions about the curriculum

Parent Support: Teachers and administrators are available to meet with parents about concerns. In addition, the Parents’ Information and Resource Committee (PIRC) offers seminars, resources, and information to help make the transition to and from life in England easier for TASIS England families. PIRC provides peer group coffees as a forum for parents to discuss parenting and adjustment issues and has a library with books and resources addressing parenting, personal growth, and transition issues.