Scanlan Center

0100 – LEARNING STRATEGIES I

One Credit (9) This course is designed for incoming freshman students with diagnosed learning differences and/or those who qualify after a case evaluation by Saint Viator personnel. The student must meet a specific set of criteria and have current educational diagnostic testing and/or applicable documentation on file. Course content includes a reinforcement of study skills, the development of strategies in organization, homework completion, reading, writing, memorizing and test taking, and the application of these strategies to content area classes. A portion of each class period is set aside for an assisted study. Prerequisite: Placement is based on placement test results, current educational diagnostic testing and/or applicable documentation and the recommendation of the Scanlan Center Placement Committee.

0101 – LEARNING STRATEGIES II

One Credit (10) This course is designed for sophomore students with diagnosed learning differences and/or those who qualify after a case evaluation by Saint Viator personnel. The student must meet a specific set of criteria and have current educational diagnostic testing and/or applicable documentation on file. Course content includes a reinforcement of study skills, individualized instruction in understanding one’s learning strengths and challenges, and the development of skills in self-advocacy, self-monitoring, higherlevel thinking, problem solving and decision making. Students will also be introduced to skills needed for the successful transition into college. A portion of each class period is set aside for an assisted study. Prerequisite: Current educational diagnostic testing and/or applicable documentation and recommendation of the Scanlan Center Placement Committee.

0103 – LEARNING STRATEGIES III

One Credit (11) This course is intended for junior students with diagnosed learning differences and/or those who qualify after a case evaluation by Saint Viator personnel. The student must meet a specific set of criteria and have current educational diagnostic testing and/or applicable documentation on file. This course serves as a resource period for the student who would benefit from additional support with academic class work. Previously learned study skills and learning strategies are reinforced during instruction. Prerequisite: Current educational diagnostic testing and/or applicable documentation and recommendation of the Scanlan Center Placement Committee.

0104 – LEARNING STRATEGIES IV

One-half Credit (12) This course is intended for senior students with diagnosed learning differences and/or those who qualify after a case evaluation by Saint Viator personnel. The student must meet a specific set of criteria and have current educational diagnostic testing and/or applicable documentation on file. This course serves as a resource period for the students who would benefit from additional support with academic class work. During their first semester of senior year, students would be provided structured accountability to ensure work completion and promote organization. Previously learned study skills and learning strategies are reinforced during instruction. Second semester placement in Learning Strategies IV will be based on teacher recommendation. Prerequisite: Current educational diagnostic testing and/or applicable documentation and recommendation of the Scanlan Center Placement Committee.