Learning Resources

Working with each student, teachers come to know individuals well at The Philadelphia School. We take time to assess student progress through a variety of measures, including informal observations, more structured assessments and tests, and some standardized testing. A child’s daily work habits and approach to learning are just as important as his or her ability to score well on a test or quiz. All of these help teachers and staff craft a program that is well suited to individual needs and learning.

In addition to our well-trained and experienced teaching faculty, we have seasoned administrators, a school psychologist, and a learning specialist who work in collaboration to design plans for our classes and students. These people work as part of our Learning Resource team, deciding when and how to provide support, whether that be enrichment, additional skill development in mathematics, language arts, and study skills, or remedial work. Our learning specialist may work with individuals or with small groups; she may “push in” to a classroom or “pull out” a small group to provide the right support. Our school model of “differentiation” ensures that we adapt the pace, level, and kind of instruction to individual learners’ needs, styles, and interests. We work collaboratively with parents, administrators, and faculty to design plans toward the academic success of all students.