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Reading assessments are given for students in grades K through 8.  These assessments are free of charge.  For Grades K-3, the PALS assessment is used.  For Grades 2-8, the QRI-3 inventory is used.  For Grades 2-4, the DRA inventory is used.  Writing assessments are given for students in grades 1-11.  Writing is assessed using the PWCS preferred grading rubric.  These are also free of charge. Classes are conducted one-on-one.

In addition to reading and writing skills classes, instruction is offered for the mandated 11^th grade Research Paper. 

Handwriting skills – manuscript and cursive – are offered as part of the writing instruction.  For grades K-2, Writing without Tears program is preferred.  For grades 3 through high school, classes incorporate cursive writing.

ESL classes are offered to students in grades K-12 and to adults.  These classes are tailored to the needs of the individual student and are taught by experienced ESL teachers one-on-one.

Faculty

Laura A. Case, B.S. – lower elementary, ESL

Catherine A. Conlon – B.A., M.A. – middle and high school

Regina Oppedisano Gallagher, B.A., M.Ed. – all grades Spec. Education

Janet Holender, B.A. – lower elementary

Gail H. Johnson, B.S., M.Ed. – upper elementary and middle

Hope Kopasek, ESL - elementary

Marguerite B. Lee, B.A., M.Ed. – high school and college

Amanda Livings, B.S., M.Ed. – lower elementary

Kristen O. Mahoney, B.A. – upper elementary

Gail Anne Nolan, B.A., M.A. – high school and college

Tara O’Neill, B.A., M.Ed., ESL – elementary

Mary Beth Pilone, B.A., M.A.[2009] – high school and college

Judie L. Sferro, B.A., M.Ed. – elementary

Brenda W. Sullivan, B.S. – lower elementary

Pamela S. Upperman, B.A., M.Ed. – middle and high school