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18 Parents' Handbook 2024– 2025 including Grade 7 (subject to availability), effectively integrates students with little or no previous knowledge of French into the regular program after one year. THE LEARNING FORUM Through classroom instruction and other resources, the Learning Forum offers information, academic clinics, workshops, and one on one an small group support designed to develop in students: social-emotional learning, healthy living and well-being, academic growth, career exploration and the successful transition to university, as well as in research and literacy through the library, where technology supports are also available. The School-Based Support Team at each grade level meets regularly to update and monitor individual student progress. THE LEARNING FORUM MANDATES 1. To support academic ambition by developing strong social, self-regulation and learning skills in students as they become healthy, multilingual, reflective citizens. To accomplish this we: - Integrate instruction of learning strategies and skills for all students throughout the curriculum; - Implement support plans for students when needed and for those with an educational evaluation that has been administered by an educational psychologist or other qualified professional; - Facilitate individualized and small group lessons and workshops for students enhancing excellence in literacy, numeracy and learning skills; - Train and coach peer tutors and mentors; - Make recommendations on tutoring or other specialized support; - Create and share virtual tools providing student access to individualized, interactive learning opportunities. - Support student and staff use of instructional technology.; - Partner with teachers to individualize learning through differentiation; 2. To support families and our school community as partners in learning within a complex, transforming, technology-rich world. To accomplish this we: - Support and provide workshops and other resources for parents: - Promote best teaching practices in school policies and procedures: - Investigate evidence-based strategies to transform teaching practice; - Connect Learning Resource teachers , Guidance, Library and Technology to create a learning hub in each branch of the school; - Provide personalized and professional development; and - Support teacher innovation. 3. To connect with the wider learning community as we innovate together to continuously improve TFS educational practices. To accomplish this we: - Partner with learning organizations and international schools to build and share knowledge; - Facilitate opportunities for the exchange of ideas, resources and expertise both locally and internationally; and - Collaborate with research programs that support our commitment to neuroeducation-based strategies, bilingual learning and academic excellence. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT SERVICES La p'tite Ecole - Junior School - West Campus Teachers employ a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of all students in an inclusive learning environment. Learning Specialist support staff members as they implement new strategies. As part of Student Services, our social skills consultant works with younger children, observing classes in action