Individualized Instruction
Kosloff Torah Academy strives to meet the academic needs of each student. We carefully plan a meaningful foundation level curriculum for students who have been identified as having learning differences. The curriculum is developed by Mrs. Sarah Leah Greenspan, Director of Educational Services, who is certified in general and special education, in consultation with the Principal, Assistant Principal, Guidance Counselor, and classroom teachers.
In the absence of a current professional psychoeducational evaluation, students who experience difficulty in standard level classes are referred to the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) or other appropriate evaluators for a comprehensive evaluation. The results of the evaluation are used to develop an Education Plan for the student. The plan lists the student’s strengths and weaknesses. Any modifications KTA makes in the student’s coursework are included in the plan, as well as recommendations made by the MCIU. Plans are shared with the administration, teachers, parents and student.
KTA currently offers foundation level classes in Chumash, Math and, as needed English. The faoundations חומש curriculum develops the student’s חומש skills while learning high school level מפרשים (commentaries) and concepts. The math curriculum presents instruction in Pre-Algebra, Geometry and Algebra I on a foundations level. Students in need of assistance with language arts may receive intervention through the MCIU and may be eligible to participate in an intensive in-school remedial language arts program which supplements the Standard English curriculum.