They provides remedial and corrective instruction to children in all Language Arts skills. She reinforces specific needs by re-teaching and providing opportunities for extra practice. She may work in her own classroom or support the teacher and flexible groups of students within the homeroom setting. These learning support teachers work with children who have been identified as requiring special instruction. Each child's strengths and needs are assessed and an Individualized Education Plan is developed.
Instruction is provided on a daily basis in specified academic areas.
Non-academic supportive services are also provided. The Instructional Support Teacher helps coordinate, collaborate, assess, train, and assist school staff in meeting the specific instructional needs of students who struggle within regular classroom programs. Mr. Patrick Field is assisted in his Instructional Support Teacher role by the reading specialists and guidance counselors. Support teachers are specially trained through the Instructional Support Team Project of the Bureau of Special Education, Pennsylvania Department of Education. Her services may include practice with specific speech sounds.