Supporting Every Learner
ISK prioritizes creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We believe that all students can learn at a higher level. Our comprehensive support programs ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed.
- Individualized Support Plans
- Collaborative Team Approach
- Family Partnership Focus
Comprehensive Support
A range of specialized services to help every student reach their full potential.
Learning Support
Individualized assistance for students with specific learning needs through push-in, pull-out, and WINN programs.
EAL Program
English as an Additional Language support helping students develop language skills at their own pace.
Counseling Services
Social-emotional learning, individual counseling, and college/career guidance for all students.
Advisory Program
Structured guidance and mentoring to support student development and school transition.
Health Services
On-campus nurse providing health screenings, immunizations, and medical support.
Silverback Cave
Specialized support resource providing additional assistance for students who need it.
Helping Students Succeed
Our Learning Support program provides interventions and strategies to help students access the curriculum in the least restrictive environment.
Elementary School Support
- Push-In: Integration into subject area classes
- Pull-Out: Small group sessions focusing on specific strategies
- WINN (What I Need Now): Teacher-provided support for all students
Secondary School Support
- Push-In: Integration into subject area classes
- Academic Resource: Dedicated block in student schedules
- WINN: Teacher-provided interventions and content support
Our Learning Support staff collaborate with classroom teachers through MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support), participate in Students of Concerns discussions, and maintain regular parent communication regarding ILP goals and student progress.
English as an Additional Language
With over 40 nationalities at ISK, we recognize the importance of language support. Our EAL program helps bridge language barriers, enabling students to develop their language skills at their own pace while fostering academic, social, and emotional development.
Our Approach
- Collaborative model with classroom teachers
- Instruction in language-rich mainstream classrooms
- Targeted small-group sessions multiple times weekly
- Individualized language learning plans with specific targets
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
Our support team coordinates with classroom teachers to pre-teach and reinforce key academic concepts, ensuring students can fully access the curriculum and feel they belong in our school community.
Supporting Well-Being
Comprehensive counseling services for social-emotional development and future planning.
Elementary Counseling
All students from Pre-K to Grade 5 receive Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons during morning meeting or WINN time. Students also have access to small group and individual counseling through the Elementary Counselor as needed.
Focus Areas:
- Self-concept and confidence development
- Social skills and relationship building
- Emotional regulation and coping strategies
College & Career Counseling
Our secondary counselor facilitates post-secondary planning by helping students identify strengths and interests, explore career pathways, and navigate educational opportunities.
Services Include:
- College/university application guidance
- Scholarship exploration
- College entrance exam preparation
- Financial literacy education
BridgeU Platform: Students use BridgeU, an online platform enabling them to complete career assessments and investigate post-secondary options aligned with their goals and interests.
On-Campus Health Office
Our Health Office ensures student wellness with professional nursing care and health management services.
Office Hours
Mon-Thu: 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Services Provided
- Annual vision and hearing screenings
- Health form and immunization record management
- Vaccinations following RBC recommendations
- Immediate medical attention for student health issues
- Parent notification for health concerns
Questions About Support Services?
Contact us to learn more about how we support every student's success.