ELEVATE Student Support Services

Each student shows up, learns, and navigates through the world differently. Every student is capable of growth.

ELEVATE provides coaching, intervention, and professional development to support our teachers, parents, and students in achieving their full potential along the academic and social emotional continuum.

We operate on the fundamental belief that through an intentional, student-centered, strength based approach, we can create a paradigm shift in the way we support and empower each and every learner within our community.

Aspen Academy’s ELEVATE program takes a three-tiered approach. By doing so, we honor, cultivate, and celebrate strengths in all learners. Services include:

Tier 1 (Universal)

Elevate’s primary role is to support and enrich the knowledge of teachers, as they have the primary and most consistent contact with students. All core instruction also includes the following:

A Personalized Instruction Profile (PIP) for each student
High quality research-based curriculum to all students
Differentiated instruction through flexible small groups and learning methods
Consistent and regular progress monitoring of student progress against grade level benchmarks
Integration of technology as a means of reaching all varying learning styles and interests

TIER 2 (Targeted)

Elevate offers necessary supports and intervention to students with a higher level of need, with the emphasis of early intervention. Targeted instruction also includes the following supports:

Small group, evidence-based targeted intervention
Personalized accommodations implemented both in class and in small group sessions
Consistent progress monitoring to reach academic, social emotional and behavioral goals
Support in and out of the classroom from our Learning Specialist, School Psychologist, and/or Student Success Coach.

Tier 3 (Intensive)

Students who qualify for intensive support are connected with industry specialists who can provide individualized and intensive 1:1 intervention, including:

Partnership with academic and developmental specialists to provide 1:1 support during school hours*
Consistent progress monitoring to meet established academic, social emotional or behavior goals
Accommodation Plan for students with a diagnosed academic, social emotional or behavior need

*Psycho-educational evaluations required for Tier 3 level of support. Additional tuition or fees may apply.

Aspen Academy is committed to the expansion of services to enrich all learners in our community:

Providing Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity screenings
Offering Speech, Occupational Therapy, and Hearing screenings
Onsite Tutoring Available Student (Additional fee required)
Expanded Enrichment services

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Jessie Skipwith

Director of Elevate & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Student Success Coach, Licensed School Counselor

M.Ed., Counselor Education, University of New Orleans
B.A., Justice, American University

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Megan McKnight

Learning Specialist

BA, Elementary Education, University of Arizona

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ELEVATE BLOGS

Mental Health Month: Helpful Reminders & Resources

Jessie Skipwith

May is Mental Health Month and, each year during this time, I get really excited by the variety of new ideas, research and information that is shared across the mental health community. This year, in particular, we are all being given ample opportunity to self-assess our resilience, self-care, grit, and yes - even our limits.

Tips for Keeping Students Focused While Learning At Home

Jessie Skipwith

As we move into our sixth week of virtual learning with Aspen Academy students, one theme has been shared by numerous parents: How do I keep my student focused and engaged during online learning? The tips below are the top recommendations based on my over 20 years as an educator, administrator and counselor, supporting student success for students with various needs and they remain true for learning in classrooms, as well as learning at home.

Message from ELEVATE: March 20, 2020

Jessie Skipwith

Today's words of wisdom from ELEVATE. Read on for more.