Where Faith Meets Learning
Academic Support
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Academic Intervention
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About our program...
Students in grades 1-5 working in our small group AIS program for ELA and Math have been making a great deal of progress using a variety of instructional techniques. During AIS sessions, students review basic skills and learn strategies to help them succeed in their classes. Students learn in a safe environment where they are free to ask questions and put their minds at ease.
Students have been using Raz-kids to sharpen their comprehension skills, iReady to build strong foundations in ELA and Math and hands on activities to enhance their learning. All safety protocols are followed on a daily basis, each and every period of the day. Safe learning can still be fun, and the students in the AIS program have fun learning all day!
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About the teacher...
Mrs. Christen LaRocca is the Academic Intervention Services (AIS) teacher at St. Christopher’s School. Mrs. LaRocca presents her students with a warm, positive, and safe learning environment. Mrs. LaRocca uses a variety of strategies to help students have success. She enjoys building a positive rapport with her students and their parents year after year. Mrs. LaRocca truly adores her AIS students! In her free time, Mrs. LaRocca loves to spend time with her family. They love to take day trips to different NYS parks, visit their local library and cheer on the Yankees! Mrs. LaRocca graduated with honors from Molloy College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a concentration in Elementary Education. She earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Adelphi University with distinction. Mrs. LaRocca holds NYS Permanent Certification in Elementary Education and Special Education. Mrs. LaRocca is Orton-Gillingham trained. In addition, she has earned her Basic Theology certificate from the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
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