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LEARNING SUPPORT
Program Overview
The Learning Support Department at International School Manila coordinates programs and
services for students with learning needs. The model is based on the philosophy that
students vary in their level of ability, achievement, motivation and interest and that
individuals respond best to educational programs that provide appropriate challenges and
meet their individual needs.
The Learning Support Program provides two levels of service. Levels of support are
determined on an individual basis and according to each student’s identified special
educational need. Determination of level of support is made by the Learning Support
Resource Team (LSRT) based upon information available to them. Level of support is
reviewed on a regular basis by the LSRT and may be changed. The level of support
identified for a particular student reflects what ISM is currently able to provide; it is not a
contractual obligation between the School and its teachers or the School and parents of
students identified for support.
Level 1 (LS1) In Learning Support Level 1 the student is working on the same
instructional objectives and the same curriculum content as his/her peers but
requires adaptations to the way the material is presented and/or to the way in
which they demonstrate what they have learned. The Learning Support Plan is
developed and coordinated by the Learning Support Teacher and implemented in
conjunction with the classroom teacher.
Level 2 (LS2) The student typically works in the regular classroom with his/her
peers but may require accommodations and some modification to the content of
the curriculum and/or instructional practices under the direction of a Learning
Support Teacher. These are implemented through direct and indirect services in
content classes and in Strategy Instruction. The Learning Support Plan is
developed and coordinated by the Learning Support Teacher.
Learning Support Strategy Instruction Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Pre-requisite: Learning Support Resource Team (LSRT) recommendation
1 semester, 0 credit, Pass/Fail
Strategy Instruction is a non-examination class. The course is designed to provide students
with strategies to improve their individual organizational, study and self-advocacy skills.
Additionally, it provides students with a range of strategies to use across content areas to
maximize success. This class is recommended for students requiring direct support in their
regular academic program. This is a pass/fail class.
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