Supplemental Educational Services
Service Summary Information
EnCompass: Resources for Learning
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Name of organization: |
EnCompass: Resources for Learning |
Primary location: |
200 Meridian Centre Blvd. Suite #230 |
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Contact information: |
Amy Scaramuzzino Ascaramuzzino@encompassresources.org |
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LEAs where service will be provided: |
All LEAs in NYS | |
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Years provider has delivered service: |
4 years |
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Evidence that services have been effective: |
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Title of the instructional program, curriculum series to be used (if appropriate): |
SES Students |
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Grade level(s) the provider will serve: |
K-12 |
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Content area(s) provider will serve: |
EnCompass will provide instructional support for English language arts (including reading) and mathematics for grade levels 1 through 12. |
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Number of sessions provided per week, if applicable: |
Typically two sessions per week, three if requested/needed. |
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Average length of each service session (minutes/hours): |
60 - 90 minutes per session |
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Duration of the available service period (e.g. September 1 – June 30; September 1 – August 31; weekends only; summer school only; specific number of weeks or hours, other, etc;): |
Services are provided as follows: |
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Type of instruction: |
One-to-one instruction, small lgroups 1-3 students and groups of 4-8 students |
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Description of methods and strategies for serving eligible students with disabilities: |
EnCompass meets the individual needs of learner’s with disabilities through the use of assistive technology such as;
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Description of methods and strategies for serving eligible students with limited English proficiency: |
The majority of students speak English. Bilingual staff is available for our Hispanic students and families using the same service delivery model and assistive technologies. |
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Qualifications of the service provider(s)/instructor(s): |
EnCompass was established in 2004 as an outreach initiative by the board of The Norman Howard School (NHS). Taking the successful skills and strategies developed over the previous 24 years at NHS and teach at risk students who need academic support. The Norman Howard School boasts a 98% graduation rate vs. the national graduation rate of 34% for students with learning disabilities. Successful instructional practices include; Executive Functioning Skills, Visual, Auditory and Kinetic learner modules. Repetition and strength based programs that address the individual needs of each student help to ensure success. 92% of instructors are NYS Certified, 35% are duo certified. |
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Reports to parents, teachers, and LEA (Content, frequency, method of delivery): |
As indicated by research, EnCompass relies on frequent, structured, multiple sessions for the development of language skills for ELLs, which incorporate the intensive use of oral language through dialogue, conversation, story telling and reading aloud. Emphasis will be placed upon developing phonemic awareness and over time, increasingly sophisticated vocabulary knowledge. EnCompass will provide explicit and intensive instruction targeted to develop basic mathematics concepts and skills, and will provide language support to develop word problem-solving. |
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Will transportation to the service location be provided at no charge if requested? (Note: LEAs are not required to provide or pay for transportation) |
No, transportation is not available, however both locations are conveniently located on a bus line. |
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Additional relevant information: |
At EnCompass we strive to meet the individual needs of all students. Our thorough Educational assessment before services, personalized one-on-one tutoring (based upon information derived from the assessment) and caring professional staff students to achieve their maximum learning potential. |