Child Study Team

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Child Study Team

The Child Study Team (CST) at OLM is a multi-disciplinary group of professionals that provide a variety of learning related services.  This service includes consultative, evaluative and prescriptive services for students who are experiencing academic difficulties.  The CST consists of the School Counselor, the Orton-Gillingham Instructor, Certified Remediation Specialist, Speech/Language Therapist, and the Principal. The team is also joined by the student’s parents and classroom teachers who will team periodically with the CST.

Roles:

Counselor

The primary role of the counselor is to assess the student’s developmental and cognitive abilities. In addition, the counselor also assesses and monitors the emotional status of the student to pinpoint any factors which may affect behavior and academic performance. In certain situations, the counselor may also provide counseling services, instruction and mentoring for students struggling with a combination of social, emotional and behavioral problems.

Orton-Gillingham Instructor

The primary role of the Orton-Gillingham Instructor is responsible for coordinating the development, monitoring, and evaluating of the effectiveness of the accommodation/modification plan  The Orton-Gillingham Instructor facilitates communication between home and school and coordinates the annual review and reevaluation process.

Certified Remediation Specialist

The Certified Remediation Specialist provides learning support in reading and math.  Also tests/screen students who have been referred.

Speech/Language Therapist

The speech and language therapist is pivotal in assessing the student’s ability to communicate. Speech and language therapist provide assessments and intervention in areas where there is evidence of speech, language or other cognitive-communication difficulties. Development of age specific communication skills is essential to the learning process. Language skills also play a vital role to the student’s sense of social and emotional well-being. In order to be successful, students must be able to understand language, express their thoughts and to interact in a meaningful manner with others.

Principal

The Principal chairs the meeting and monitors the overall success of the interventions, accommodations, and modifications.