Student SupportServices
St. Viator Elementary
Dr. Lisa Rieger, EdD
Teaching & Learning Vision
Meeting the Unique Needs of Every Child
We believe in providing a safe space for students, where mistakes are welcomed and learned from (The Power of Yet)
We Believe
We believe our community is always working toward Catholic social justice (Diversity-EquityInclusion)
We believe students’ academic success relies on meeting their needs as individual learners (Growth Mindset)
What are Student Support Services
Student support services encompass a variety of resources aimed at promoting
the academic, social, and emotional well-being of our students.
What Special Services Does St. Viator Offer?
Reading and Math Tutoring
Academic Coaching
Speech Therapy
School Counseling
IDEA
Learning Specialist
Learning Behavior Specialist
Who Can Qualify for these Services?
Students qualify for special services based on academic and/or behavioral needs.
We receive some services through federal funding such as speech therapy and tutoring. While other supports are through highly qualified master teachers and staff like Mr. Calabrese who is an LBS1.
How can a Child Qualify for Special Services
Students may qualify for reading and math
tutoring based on their academic performance and their iReady diagnostic scores (below the 50th percentile).
Teachers may share their concerns with parents and create a plan to monitor a child’s progress over a 6-8 week period to include accomodations and modifications.
Teachers will collect artifacts and keep a log
What Happens Next?
Teachers, parents, and our student services staff will have many conversations and meetings over the 6-8 week period.
Our staff will integrate supports (interventions) for the child that include strategies the teacher can employ Frequent check-in’s to monitor progress
Determine if progress is being made
What if my child needs a referral for
an evaluation?
St. Viator’s Student Support Services Team will meet with you to discuss the process for an evaluation.
The evaluation is conducted through CPS only once their team has review our materials and artifacts and only with the parent’s permission.
Parent’s are asked to sign two documents and will then receive an appointment for their child to be evaluated (neuropyschological exam)
What Happens if my Child is Eligible for a Service Plan (IEP)
The Special Ed team at CPS will share the service plan (IEP) with you and review it with you.
St. Viator’s Student Support Services team will also receive a copy and will create a catholic service plan to share with you.
Student Services Team
Dr. Lisa Rieger, Principal
Mr.Paul Bangiola, Dir of Curriculum
Mr. Joe Calabrese, LBS1
Mrs. Heidi North, Student Services Coodinator
Mr. Robert Waters, Title I Reading & Math
Mrs. Gwyn Nanus, IDEA Learning Specialist
Ms. Leslie Archibald, Academic Coach
Ms. Maham Cheema, School Counselor