Learning Accommodations

Meeting Students Where They Are, Academically and Emotionally

Valley View serves a wide range of learning needs. Special education instruction is available in reading, writing, and math, using evidence-based programs such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, Read Naturally, and the Merrill Linguistics Program. Saxon Math is used for students who struggle with math or dyscalculia.

Making Learning Accessible

Teachers use a range of accommodations and instructional strategies, including:

  • Small-group and one-on-one instruction

  • Multisensory teaching methods

  • Study guides, printed notes, and rubrics

  • Extended time on tests and alternate formats

  • Customized assignments and off-level reading materials

  • Use of assistive technology and audiobooks

  • Purposeful homework assignments with teacher support

  • Study hall takes place after lunch in classrooms with teachers available for individualized academic support. Chromebooks and Google Classroom help students stay organized and manage assignments effectively.

A certified special education teacher provides targeted reading, writing, and math support using evidence-based programs.

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Understanding Our Students

Students may arrive with:

  • ADHD often accompanied by executive functioning difficulties

  • Language-based learning disabilities

  • Nonverbal learning disorders

  • Processing speed and working memory deficits

  • Social anxiety or school-related trauma

  • Gaps due to prolonged absences or school refusal

  • Reading or writing avoidance

  • Low confidence in academic settings

Our small class sizes, consistent feedback, and focus on skill development help students rebuild their identity as learners.

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AFFILIATIONS & ACCREDITATIONS

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