Educational Support Programs
Educational Support at MCS:
We aim to work with every student at their level, focusing on their strengths while building their areas of growth. Students often work in small groups that are based on their current levels of mastery of the subject and shift throughout the year based on their progress.
In addition to this we also have several other areas of education support that include Special Education, Title 1 support, and English Language Learner support. We do contract out for students needing Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or other services.
Title 1: Reading and Mathematics
Title I-A: Improving Basic Programs is a federal program that helps students who are most at risk to meet state academic standards and be proficient on state assessments. This program provides funding to districts and schools that can be used for professional development, extended-time programs, and other strategies to help raise achievement levels. Title I-A laws hold states, districts, and schools accountable for improving the academic achievement of all students.
Title 1 at MCS:
Mountain Community School is taking active measures to improve student achievement through a comprehensive literacy program. This program includes supporting students at their grade level as well as supporting students at their individual level. Parents will be notified if their students are struggling in reading. Students needing more support will receive additional reading support every day outside of their English Language Arts time.
Multilingual Learners
Language Instruction Educational Program and Procedures:
Upon registering, students that were identified as speaking another language at home, will be assessed within 30 days of enrollment by the school WIDA coordinator. The WIDA will be used as a screener for students who were not previously identified as English Learners to determine if they meet the requirements for being in the program.
To exit the EL program once entered, students will need to meet requirements based on the WIDA test following an annual assessment.
Special Education
Special education is defined as instruction that is specially designed to meet the unique needs of a child, with a disability, as outlined in the State of Idaho Special Education manual. The goal is to ensure that the child is able to access and gain benefit from the general education curriculum. This include students on an IEP or 504 plan.
At MCS we strive to help every student growth and develop starting with where they are at today. We look forward to working with you and your student(s) and their unique needs and strengths.
Special Education and Title 1 Coach at MCS:
Sarah Lenda, Miss Lenda, is our Special Education teacher and Title 1 Coach, bringing in years of experience working with learners of all abilities. She is excited to help all our students achieve their academic and behavior goals and exceed their expectations!
Idaho Department of Education Report Card:
To see how our school is performing in the state, visit the following website to learn more.