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The Student Services Department is dedicated to ensuring that every student receives a strong educational foundation and the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. Our nurturing team of professionals is committed to identifying the individual needs of each student and providing instruction and support tailored to their academic, behavioral, social, and emotional growth.
Academic support is provided based on student needs, as identified by the school and outside evaluations, and includes targeted interventions in small groups and differentiated instruction in the classroom. Social and emotional support is provided within the classroom, in social groups, and in individual sessions as needed with the school social worker.
Collaboration is key to our approach. We work closely with parents, teachers, case managers, outside providers, deans, and our school social worker to develop and implement Individualized Support Plans that meet each student’s unique needs.
We welcome your questions and encourage open communication to support your child’s experience at Hillel Torah.
Students receive academic support across all academic subjects, including both General and Judaic Studies. Classroom teachers provide differentiated instruction as the first level of intervention. For students requiring additional support, our learning specialists implement engaging, research-based interventions and regularly monitor progress to ensure meaningful learning and growth toward their educational goals.
Our learning specialists also serve as case managers, coordinating classroom accommodations with teachers and outside professionals. Identified students receive an intervention plan tailored to their needs. If further assessment is necessary, an outside evaluation may be recommended, and an Individualized Support Plan developed in collaboration with parents.
Eligible students receive targeted intervention in reading, writing, math, and Judaic studies in a resource setting, outside of the classroom, or within the classroom, as needed. Accommodations and modifications help students access grade-level curriculum, and small group testing is provided for standardized assessments.
Our licensed School Social Worker, Carly Glink, MSW provides individual and small-group support for students.
Mrs. Glink collaborates with private therapists to support students in the school setting. She helps students build self-awareness and resilience and teaches them productive decision-making skills. She also develops Wellness Workshops, safety initiatives, and parent educational programs to promote well-being for all of our students.
Our Social Work Programs include:
In-School Services from Outside Therapists
To support our families, we coordinate with outside agencies to provide therapies to our students during the school day.
Referrals for Evaluations
If a comprehensive neuropsychological or educational evaluation is recommended, our Student Services team guides families to the appropriate outside resources. Qualifying families may access a REACH grant through the Jewish Federation for subsidized neuropsych evaluations.
We take pride in our team of 11 credentialed and licensed learning specialists who provide targeted instruction and support in both general and Judaic Studies. Our learning specialists are trained in multiple research-based methodologies, including Collaborative Problem Solving, Fountas and Pinnell Literacy, the Nurtured Heart Approach, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, Kriah Master, Kiwak Kriya Method, and Lifnai Vlifnim