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What is Academic Intervention ?

Academic intervention is specialized instruction designed for students who are not making expected progress despite traditional support. Unlike tutoring, intervention is diagnostic, structured, and intentionally sequenced to build foundational skills and close learning gaps.

Each student’s plan is informed by assessment data and focuses on how they learn—not just what they are learning.

Who This Program Is Designed For

  • Students performing below grade level in reading or math

  • Learners with dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia

  • Students with gaps due to inconsistent instruction or learning disruption

  • Children who become frustrated, avoidant, or overwhelmed with academic tasks

  • Students who have not made progress with traditional tutoring

Learning Challenges Addressed

  • Reading: decoding, fluency, comprehension

  • Writing: spelling, organization, written expression

  • Math: number sense, problem-solving, conceptual understanding

  • Executive Function: attention, organization, task completion

Our Instructional Approach

  • Structured, explicit, and cumulative instruction

  • Multisensory learning (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, etc.)

  • Conceptual math instruction (Math-U-See, hands-on models)

  • Integrated executive function strategies

  • Continuous progress monitoring and adjustment

What A Session Looks Like

​Reading Intervention (50 minutes):

  • Warm-up & skill review

  • Direct instruction

  • Guided practice with feedback

  • Independent application

  • Reflection & next steps

Math Intervention (50 minutes):

  • Concept warm-up

  • Direct instruction with visual models

  • Guided practice

  • Application & problem-solving

  • Review & reinforcement

Expected Outcomes

  • Measurable growth in targeted skill areas

  • Closing foundational gaps

  • Increased confidence and independence

  • Improved academic performance

  • Stronger long-term learning strategies

Intervention vs. Tutoring

  • Traditional tutoring focuses on helping students complete current assignments. Academic intervention focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying skill gaps that impact learning.

  • If your child continues to struggle despite support, intervention is likely the appropriate next step.

How To Get Started

All intervention services begin with an academic assessment.

This allows us to identify the specific skills your child needs to develop and ensures that instruction is targeted, effective, and personalized.

After you submit the form below, we will review your information and follow up with next steps and available assessment options.

If your child has completed previous testing, you may include that information in your submission.

Request an Academic Assessment

 

Complete the form below to help us understand your child’s learning needs. After reviewing your submission, we will follow up with next steps and available assessment options.

Academic Assessment Request

2. How long has this been a concern?
Less than 6 months
6–12 months
1+ years
3. Has your child received previous support? Select all that apply.

If your child has completed any previous testing, evaluations, or received school reports (IEP, 504 Plan, progress reports), you may upload them here.

This information helps us better understand your child’s history and may inform next steps. If you do not have documents available, you can skip this section.

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