Ascend Program
We believe that when students gain an understanding of how they learn, they become empowered to advocate for their learning needs.
The Ascend Program is designed to support students in Grades 1-4 with dyslexia and other diagnosed language-based learning differences. This program focuses on a multi-sensory, sequential, and cumulative approach to building language proficiency. Ascend tutorials and/or small group instruction is diagnostic, prescriptive, and tailored to the individual profile of each child. In addition to remediating language weaknesses, careful attention is given to identifying and supporting the unique strengths of our students.
Ascend on the Lower Campus
Available to Students in Grades 1–4
Focused small group instruction is provided 5 days per week for 45-minute sessions with teachers who are trained in Orton-Gillingham, a multisensory approach to teaching. In addition to their Ascend time, students will continue to receive supportive, focused, small group instruction for literacy in their regular classrooms and during designated literacy times. Our Ascend faculty will also provide support in the context of the grade-level classrooms. For a closer look at the Ascend program on the Lower Campus, click here.
Advanced Academic Support on the Upper Campus
Available to Students in Grades 5–8
On the Upper Campus, students with diagnosed learning-based differences receive advanced academic support. This approach provides academic assistance while ensuring students remain fully engaged in their learning environment.
Push-in teacher support within full classes to promote seamless academic assistance.
Individualized 1:1 and small-group support (3-4 times per week).
Enhanced collaboration among students, academic support staff, and literacy specialists.
If you would like to learn more about the Ascend program or advanced academic support, contact our Admissions Office today.