Academics
We recognize the uniqueness of each child. Our small class sizes enable our highly-skilled staff to differentiate instruction and provide a great deal of one-on-one interaction. Each grade hosts multiple Reading and Math groups, which move at different paces for different learners. In addition to Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science, students participate in Spanish, PE, art, and music multiple times a week. Students also have the opportunity to check out books from our library.
Our Curriculum
LVA blends innovative techniques and technologies with tried and true traditional methods. SAVVAS (formerly Pearson) is our primary curriculum source, though all subjects and grades are supplemented with additional material at the teacher's discretion. Each student has access to both the electronic and physical textbook for all subjects. Our curriculum is rigorous and meets state and national standards. We teach cursive and typing. Online modules and speed drills reinforce basic arithmetic, while our curriculum encourages students to think critically. LVA is NOT a Common Core school.
In addition to our rigorous curriculum, LVA is proud to offer Slingerland instruction for dyslexic students. Specially trained and certified teachers incorporate Slingerland pedagogical techniques, which include multi-sensory approaches to learning letters and phonemes, into all PreK-8 Language arts. This technique has been shown to help all children develop a firm foundation for literacy.
In addition to our rigorous curriculum, LVA is proud to offer Slingerland instruction for dyslexic students. Specially trained and certified teachers incorporate Slingerland techniques, which includes a multi-sensory approach to learning the English language. This approach has been shown to help all children develop a firm foundation for literacy. For more information, Click Here.
Our Accreditation
Based on the Candidacy Review, the Cognia Global Commission is pleased to congratulate Livermore Valley Academy as a Candidate for Accreditation. Livermore Valley Academy is a Candidate for Accreditation with NCA CASI, NWAC and SACS CASI.
Slingerland®
Program
Slingerland Approach incorporates multisensory techniques to teach language skills and reading, aiming to provide effective support for students with language-based learning difficulties.
Methodology
LVA is excited to offer the Slingerland® Approach, which is a classroom adoption of Orton-Gillingham method for instructing dyslexic learners. LVA-Slingerland is effectively a school within a school which aims to serve dyslexic students. Students receive a minimum of 100 minutes of instruction per week. LVA-Slingerland students have appropriately leveled class instruction in small groups for reading and writing. In addition, students attend a writing course twice a week to focus on paragraph and essay writing.
Slingerland trained teachers work collaboratively to ensure each student is receiving appropriate support to meet their academic needs. To promote reading and writing, the Slingerland® Approach utilizes all three modalities visual, auditory, and kinesthetic.
LVA believes in the inclusion of all children. With the implementation of the Slingerland® Approach, all students in our community will have a safe, secure, and thoughtful school environment where they can thrive. The class is very interactive, and participation is imperative for their success. Through this approach, we empower all children to reach their highest potential.
Advantages Of The Slingerland® Approach
-
A simultaneous, multi-sensory, total language approach
-
Research Based Success
-
Usable in any classroom setting
-
Usability with any reading materials
-
Meets instructional needs of children in general education and those with dyslexia or those experiencing language difficulties
-
Successful * Efficient * Proven * Cost-effective