Academic Support Department

At MVCA, we strive to meet the learning needs of all our students. We know that students process information and demonstrate what they know in a variety of ways, with differing speeds and levels of success. We also know that some have learning needs or have been identified with academic challenges that may require specific accommodations. The academic support program seeks to support and assist these students, while collaborating with teachers and parents, to maximize student potential and prepare them for academic and lifelong success.

Program Objectives

Lower School (K-5th Grade)

  • Targeted Orton-Gillingham reading intervention support for K-3rd Grade for students who qualify, 3 times per week
  • Targeted Orton-Gillingham reading intervention support for 4th and 5th grade students who qualify, 1 time per week 
  • Access to Learning Ally Audiobooks 
  • Daily guided study hall with our support staff for 5th grade students
  • Reading extension for K-3rd grade students who qualify, 1 time per week

Upper School (6th-12th Grade)

  • Academic coach who acts as a liaison for students:
    • Partner with parents to promote systematic study habits at home, identifying opportunities for improvement
    • Partner with classroom teachers
    • Administer paperwork and oversee online applications for college testing accommodations
    • Proctor extended time for all state testing for students who qualify
  • Daily guided study hall where students receive: 
    • Organizational help
    • Homework support
    • Guidance in preparing for assessments through study strategies and goal setting
    • Assistance in monitoring classwork and grades
    • Accountability and encouragement
    • Teaching self-advocacy skills

K-12th Grade Case Management

  • Determine eligibility and develop individual classroom accommodation plans for students 
  • Meet and communicate regularly with teachers to discuss students who might have learning differences
  • Monitor the progress of students with a service plan
  • Test support including re-wording questions and answer choices with the accommodation of extended time for students who qualify 

More Information

For more information on our Academic Support Department, please contact:
Erica Buehler, Academic Support Director
K-12th Grade
ebuehler@mvca-oh.com

Please send all documents for admission to:
Paige McElfresh, Admissions Director
admissions@mvca-oh.com