Moving Forward Program

For students who have diagnosed learning differences, a Program of Accommodations can be developed after a thorough review of the student’s psychoeducational evaluation and other related information. Accommodations are outlined in an individualized document, Student Learning Profile (SLP), and are implemented by the classroom teacher and designated MFP personnel. 

All students participating in the Moving Forward Program are assigned a case manager who oversees the implementation of their accommodations and services. A student’s case manager maintains a frequent, ongoing circle of communication between the student, teachers, and parents to ensure that the plan for implementing accommodations and supports is going well. Additionally, the case manager works directly with the student to promote skills, encourage strategy use, and troubleshoot solutions to problems that may arise. 

Quiet testing rooms are available to Middle and Upper School students who receive accommodations. These spaces provide a quiet, structured environment in which testing accommodations are implemented and test-taking skills are taught and monitored.

Executive Functioning (EF) support is available to all Middle and Upper School students who participate in the Moving Forward Program. In Middle School, EF support is offered in a small group setting in place of world language classes. In Upper School, EF support is provided via one-on-one coaching before, during, and after the school day. EF coaches focus on skills, including planning, time management, goal-setting, organization, study skills, note-taking, test-taking skills, and effective communication. 

Small group classes in Reading/ELA and Math are available in Lower and Middle School. These classes are reserved for students who have been diagnosed with a learning difference in either reading or math. Small group classes (called Content Development) replace a student’s regularly scheduled Math or Reading/Language Arts class and are available to students in K5 through 8th grade. Students needing specific remediation in these areas receive individualized instruction in a small group class (1-4 students) during the time the content area is taught in the general classroom. These classes are taught by experienced educators who are highly trained in their content area. All MFP Reading instructors have completed Orton-Gillingham training (in addition to other trainings and certifications). 

On-campus and off-campus tutoring is available in a variety of subjects and is available to all NCCS students. For more information, review our tutoring information here.

Speech-language services are available on campus for students having difficulties with articulation (speech sounds), language skills, fluency skills (stuttering), and/or pragmatics (social skills and social communication). These services are provided by contracted Speech Language Pathologists and are available to students of all ages.

NCCS offers services to support many different styles of learners through the Moving Forward Program, however we are not equipped to serve students whose learning differences are due to emotional, social, or behavioral concerns. Additionally, students must demonstrate the intellectual potential to master a college-preparatory curriculum.

A current (within 3 years) comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation is required for participation in MFP services (except tutoring and speech-language therapy).

Most services provided by MFP (listed below) require a fee, in addition to the cost of tuition. Services are arranged through the office of the Moving Forward Program Director.