Academic Support

All Saints' is dedicated to providing an exceptional and holistic educational experience for its students, fostering their development in every aspect. Central to this mission is equipping students with the essential tools for success not only within the classroom but also as they progress to college and beyond. While All Saints' maintains rigorous admission standards and expects teachers to adapt their instruction to cater to individual student needs, it's recognized that even the most talented students may require specialized academic support or assistance with executive functioning skills.

Academic support at All Saints' is characterized by personalized, one-on-one instruction, tailored to each student's unique requirements. This support encompasses:

Specific Instruction: Offering targeted guidance in fundamental areas such as reading, mathematics, and writing skills.
General Curriculum Support: Providing assistance with navigating the standard curriculum to ensure comprehension and progress.
Global Skills Development: Cultivating crucial skills like study techniques, test-taking strategies, and organization methods.

Dedicated academic support teachers operate in separate classrooms, offering personalized assistance during the school day. The scheduling of these sessions is a collaborative effort between the academic support teacher and the classroom teacher. It's important to note that this specialized service is offered in addition to standard tuition fees and is available to students who meet the necessary criteria.

Identification of the Academic Support program occurs through various means, including admissions testing, existing IEPs/504 plans, comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, or recommendations from the school. In some cases, parents may be requested to complete a full psychoeducational evaluation to determine specific diagnoses, enabling the Academic Support team to create a tailored plan that adequately addresses individual needs.

This program serves as a valuable resource for students facing academic challenges, providing them with individualized attention and support to meet them at their current level of learning and guide them towards progress. The ultimate goal is for students to exit the program once they have developed the skills necessary for success.

All Saints' support services and resources are designed to cater to a wide range of diagnoses, including but not limited to ADD, ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Processing Disorders, and Speech Delays. The school's commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment ensures that all students have the opportunity to thrive academically and personally.

Reading Specialist

Supporting Every Child’s Journey as a Reader

At All Saints’ Episcopal Day School, our Reading Specialist collaborates with classroom teachers to
ensure that every child receives the support they need to develop as confident, joyful readers. The primary focus is on our youngest learners—building strong foundational skills in Kindergarten (5K)
and providing first-graders with early, targeted support that makes a significant difference in long-term success. From there, support extends upward through the grades to work with any student who may need an extra boost in literacy or enrichment to further stretch their skills.

What the Reading Specialist Does

Provides extra support in reading through small groups and one-on-one lessons with students in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Focuses on foundational skills such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Connects reading and writing by using strategies like sound play, word-building, rereading
familiar books, writing short messages, and introducing new texts.
Monitors student progress and adapts instruction to ensure each child continues to grow.
Works closely with classroom teachers to ensure that interventions align with the daily
learning of students.
Partners with families by sharing progress updates and offering ideas for supporting reading at home.

Why It Matters

Learning to read is one of the most critical milestones in a child’s education. By catching students early, especially in Kindergarten and 1st grade, we can set a strong foundation for success. Using proven, research-based methods (including Reading Recovery strategies), the Reading Specialist ensures students receive the right balance of challenge and support. The goal is not just skill growth, but also building confidence and helping every child discover the joy of reading.

Our Commitment

All children can thrive as readers with the proper support. By combining expert instruction at school with encouragement at home, our Reading Specialist helps each student develop the tools, habits, and confidence needed for lifelong learning.