School
Support
Program support and consulting for Student Services.
Parenting and homeschool co-op workshops are also available.
School Program Evaluation
All schools have a diverse group of learners, some of whom would benefit from support services. If you are looking to begin your special needs program, add additional services, or seek a consultation to review your process or procedures, Dr. Irwin has experience and knowledge to assist you.
Dr. Irwin has over 20 years of experience managing school resource programs within a private K-12 setting including needs assessment, program development, hiring/staffing, and evaluation of services. If you desire an initial needs assessment or are looking for ways to expand and refine your existing programs for students with learning needs, the School Program Evaluation may be a perfect first step.
Inservice Training
Inservice training regarding serving children with learning needs is beneficial professional development for special needs and classroom teachers alike. Inservice training can cover a wide variety of topics tailored to the faculty or parent participants. Topics can include:
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The nature of learning disabilities
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ADHD
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Dyslexia
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Instructional strategies for differentiated instruction
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Technology tools for learning
Looking for additional resources for your school program?
Dr. Debbie Irwin has co-authored a valuable resource for school programs! Serving Learning Disabled Students in Christian Schools is geared toward school administrators and leaders, detailing steps for an effective managerial approach to establishing programs for educating children with learning disabilities in Christian schools. This resource includes biblical platforms, identification tools for LD and ADHD, program options, sound financial principles, and more.