Student Services

The Center for Learning
Akiva School strongly believes that all students can and should succeed. We recognize that every child has a unique learning profile, and we are committed to providing the individualized support, enrichment, and opportunities they need to thrive.

Through the Center for Learning, our team of dedicated professionals works closely with classroom teachers and families to identify student needs, strengthen foundational skills, provide targeted intervention, and nurture academic growth. Our services are designed to support students at every stage of their learning journey.

Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten Screenings & Intervention

Our professional team conducts in-house developmental and academic screenings in Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten to help identify students’ strengths and areas for growth.

The screenings assess key foundational skills, including:

• Pre-literacy and early numeracy skills
• Speech and language development
• Fine motor development
• Early learning and developmental skills

The purpose of these screenings is to identify areas where additional support may be beneficial and to provide timely intervention when needed. Results help inform classroom instruction and allow our professionals to work collaboratively with teachers and families to support each child’s development.

When appropriate, students may also receive individualized or group support and intervention from our professional team.

Reading Specialists

English Reading Specialist — K-3

Our English Reading Specialist provides targeted support to help students develop strong foundational literacy skills to become confident and independent readers.

Services include:

• Small-group and individualized reading instruction
• Targeted, research-based literacy intervention
• Systematic and explicit instruction
• Ongoing assessment and progress monitoring
• Support that complements and reinforces classroom instruction
• Differentiated instruction based on individual student needs

French Reading Specialist — K-6

Our French Reading Specialist supports students in developing strong French literacy skills from Kindergarten through Grade 6.

Through targeted small group instruction and intervention, students strengthen:

• Phonological and phonemic awareness
• Decoding and word recognition
• Reading fluency
• Vocabulary and comprehension
• Written language and literacy skills

Instruction is responsive to each student’s learning profile and is designed to build both competence and confidence in French language learning.

Math Specialist — Grades 1-6

Our Math Specialist provides enrichment programming in Grades 1-6, encouraging students to deepen their mathematical thinking, problem-solving skills, and conceptual understanding.

The program offers opportunities for students to:

• Explore mathematical concepts in greater depth
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving strategies
• Apply mathematics to real-world situations
• Explore challenging and engaging mathematical problems
• Build confidence, curiosity, and a love of mathematics

Enrichment Opportunities

The Center for Learning provides a variety of opportunities for students to extend their learning beyond the core curriculum, including:

• Enriched English and Mathematics programming
• Coding and technology programs supported by our Technology Specialists
• Collaborative projects with students and classrooms around the world
• Opportunities to explore areas of interest and develop new skills

Remedial and Individualized Support

Students who require additional academic support may receive individualized intervention from our learning specialists.

Services may include:

• One-on-one support with a learning specialist
• Targeted academic intervention
• Individualized learning goals
• Collaboration between learning specialists, classroom teachers, and families
• Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) with specific, measurable objectives when appropriate

Our goal is to provide students with the tools, strategies, and confidence they need to experience success in the classroom.

Homework Support

Our Homework Program, available Monday through Thursday, provides students with a structured and supportive environment in which to complete assignments, develop effective study habits, and strengthen their independence as learners.

After-School Tutoring

After-school tutoring is available in:

• English
• French
• Mathematics
• Hebrew

These services provide students with additional opportunities to reinforce classroom learning, address specific areas of need, and build academic confidence.

Supporting Every Learner

At Akiva School, we believe that support and enrichment go hand in hand. Whether a student needs additional instruction to strengthen foundational skills or is ready to explore concepts beyond the classroom curriculum, the Center for Learning provides responsive and individualized opportunities for growth.

Our professionals work collaboratively with teachers and families to ensure that every student is challenged, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

For more information about the Center for Learning and the student services we offer, please contact:

Melina Sciortino, Director of Learning Services
Stephanie Gliksman, Coordinator of Learning Services