Resource Center
Direct Phone Line: (703) 814-7997
lcenter@sainttimothyschool.org
VISIT THE RESOURCE CENTER TEACHER WEB PAGE
Philosophy
Center Overview
Services Provided
Faculty
Parent Education Workshops
Raz Kids!
A-Z Book Leveling Criteria
Snowy Day Reading Contest
Philosophy
The philosophy of the St. Timothy Resource Center, as set down by Mrs. Kobyra, the school principal, is based on the assertion that every student has a right to a Catholic school education when space is available and the special needs of the student can be met by the Resource Center Staff. The Resource Center serves as an umbrella offering services in special education such as learning disabilities, remedial reading, resource and speech/language disorders.
The limitations of accepting special needs students are determined by the severity of the individual student's ability to function and succeed with appropriate instruction and accommodations in the classroom and the Resource Center. St. Timothy School does not accept students who may present a danger to themselves or to the school community. Students who may require counseling for emotional disorders are referred to appropriate agencies in the county. Students whose academic process is impacted by a medical or processing deficit may receive accommodations as provided under a Student Assistance Plan. These services will be determined by the specific needs of each student.
Center Overview
The St. Timothy School Resource Center provides a myriad of services to individual students with learning disabilities, the general student population, and the teaching staff. When not providing individual/small group services, resource teachers act in the role of "team teacher". They assist the classroom teacher by providing lessons on specific study techniques or by providing small group instruction to all students. Currently the resource center has been undergoing training on ELL (English Language Lerner) services as we strive to meet the changing demographics of our school and parish.
Services Provided
Learning Issues
- Advocate for students being referred for evaluation
- Gather the necessary documents for the evaluation process
- Complete Brigance Assesments as needed
- Prepare SAP - Student Assistance Plan
- Prepare ICEP - Individualized Catholic Education Plan
- Oversee necessary classroom accommodations
- Provide individual/small group instruction when required
- Provide inclusion
- Utilize updated computer resources for instruction
- Instruct in study skills and organizational skills
Speech/Language Concerns
- Screen students for speech/language disorders
- Participate in the development of an appropriate Speech/Language IEP
- Provide appropriate remedial strategies for speech and language
Reading Services
- Provide small group reading instruction
- Evaluate reading levels using the QRI or DRA2
- Provide PALS assessments in the early elementary grades
- Monitor PALS progress - small groups
- Provide enrichment for advanced readers in kindergarten
General Classroom Readiness
- Incorporate appropriate behavioral plans when needed
- Provide for communication between resource teachers, classroom teachers, counselor, and Speech/Language therapist
Fees
Fees are determined by the number of hours a student receives per week. Each family will receive a fee contract. Billing will e included in the "FACTS" tuition collectino service. Speech/language services are billed directly through the clinician.
Faculty
| Administrative Liaison: | Mrs. Karen Toohey | ktoohey@sainttimothyschool.org |
| Resource Staff: | Mrs. Sharon Hawk | shawk@sainttimothyschool.org |
| Mrs. Tricia Adams | tadams@sainttimothyschool.org | |
| Reading Specialist | Mrs. Taresa Fairbanks | tfairbanks@sainttimothyschool.org |
| Speech/Language Therapist | Mrs. Pam Fagan | pfagan@sainttimothyschool.org |
| Counselor/Resource | Ms. Elizabeth Mertens | stscounselor@sainttimothyschool.org |
Raz Kids
An information letter for parents on how to access the Raz Kids website is available for your reference. Parent Letter
A-Z Book Levellng Criteria
Information on the criteria for A-Z Book Leveling is available to download and print here.
Parent Education
St. Timothy School, Fairfax County and the Arlington Catholic Diocese occasionally offer evening programs and courses to parents on child and teen development and safety. Information on opportunities that may be of interest will be posted on this webpage.
