The Learning Support Program helps cadets reach their full academic potential by identifying their strengths and offering support in a challenging environment. The learning specialist meets cadets where they are, and guides them in their development as independent learners ready for the rigor and expectations of colleges and universities. 

Cadets do not need to have an official diagnosis or testing documentation to be enrolled in the Learning Support Program. Many families recognize the need for such a program for their child based on their previous experiences with difficulty in educational and academic settings. Students who simply want to ensure that they are strong in executive functioning skills or feel they need general academic support beyond what R-MA already offers, may also enroll in the program.

The Learning Support Program:

1. Provides academic support and assistance beyond the support programs already in place for all students at R-MA.
2. Provides support to cadets with learning differences such as ADHD and executive functioning challenges.
3. Assists cadets in developing executive functioning and good study skill habits. 
4. Provides small group teaching (no more than 3 students per class) of skills in time management, prioritization, organization, metacognitive strategies, goal setting, note taking, and study skills.
5. Develops cadets’ ability to self-advocate. 
6. Provides support in academic coursework to fill in proficiency gaps. 
7. Coordinates tutorial and learning lab times for cadets enrolled in the program. 
8. Coordinates peer and outside tutors as needed (additional fees may apply to outside tutoring). 
9. Monitors grades and progress of enrolled cadets on a weekly basis. 
10. Collaborates and communicates with parents on challenges, success and progress on interventions on a bi-weekly basis. 
11. Facilitates and supports content teachers in providing appropriate accommodations and support to cadets based on their individual learning needs. 
12. Collaborates with the college counselor to ensure placement in college or university that is the “right fit” and to coach skills needed for a successful transition to a post secondary school.

*There is an additional fee for this program.