Student Support Services
Our Support Services are designed to provide targeted academic and social-emotional support to students with diverse learning needs, helping them succeed in a regular classroom setting that benefits all learners. By offering remediation, differentiation, and enhanced access to the curriculum in both General and Judaic Studies, we aim to ensure that every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Through a range of flexible and individualized programs—including inclusion, partial inclusion, and one-on-one A La Carte support—students receive the guidance and accommodations they need while remaining fully engaged in the classroom community.
Inclusion Program
In first through fifth grade, we offer an inclusion program integrated into one classroom per grade. This program is designed to support students who benefit from remediation, differentiation, and increased accessibility to the general education curriculum. In General Studies, a general education teacher and a special education teacher co-teach in English Language Arts and Math, creating a fully integrated, supportive learning environment in the mainstream classroom five days a week. Students in our program receive remediation and differentiation, meaningful access points to grade-level content, and individualized and explicit instruction that supports students in a way that feels seamless and inclusive.
In Judaic Studies, students receive 45- 60 minutes of daily small-group support. This support may be provided through push-in or pull-out instruction, depending on what is most appropriate, and focuses on the specific areas in which each child needs to grow. Accommodations and modifications are implemented as needed, and data is consistently used to guide goals and instruction.
Over time, as students develop essential skills, the level of direct support will be gradually reduced, empowering them to function with increasing autonomy. Some children will always require support, and for them, fading out may not be the most suitable approach. The ultimate goal is to foster independence, confidence, and self-advocacy while cultivating a sense of belonging within the classroom community.
Partial Inclusion Program
Our partial inclusion model is flexible and individualized, allowing us to tailor support to each student’s specific needs in English Language Arts, math, and Judaic Studies for students in grades four and five. Depending on what is developmentally appropriate and most beneficial, students may receive targeted support in one, two, or all three subject areas. This support may take the form of small-group instruction, individualized remediation, scaffolded access to grade-level content, or accommodations and modifications that help students fully participate in the mainstream classroom while continuing to make meaningful progress.
A La Carte Support
Our A La Carte model is separate from the inclusion class and is designed for students who may benefit from supplementary help in targeted skill areas. This option provides one-on-one support once a week for 40 minutes, focusing on specific needs in reading, writing, math, ESL, study skills, or Judaic Studies. During these individualized sessions, a support teacher offers direct, personalized instruction that reinforces foundational skills, builds confidence, and helps students strengthen their understanding of key concepts. This flexible model is ideal for students who require occasional, focused reinforcement while continuing to learn successfully within the general classroom setting.
Middle School
In response to students’ evolving needs and the important transition into Middle School, we piloted a 6th-grade ELA Skills class in place of Ivrit. This course, limited to no more than eight students to ensure effective support, is ideal for students who are below grade level in reading or writing or who have executive functioning challenges. It provides extra time to develop English Language Arts skills while reducing the workload in Judaic Studies, with the goal that these skills transfer to their other classes. Through targeted instruction, strategies, and supportive tools, the class supports academic growth and helps ensure a confident and successful transition from 5th to 6th grade.
Outside Providers
We are proud to partner with trusted outside providers to support each student’s unique needs during the school day. We work closely with Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services (POTS) and Teaneck Speech and Language, allowing them to provide services in the school building in a way that complements each student’s academic schedule. These partnerships help ensure that students receive the specialized support they need while remaining fully engaged in their classroom learning.
State-of-the-Art Sensory Gym
We are thrilled to introduce our brand-new state-of-the-art Sensory Gym, designed to support students’ sensory, motor, and emotional development in a fun and engaging environment. The gym includes a variety of equipment such as swings, balance beams, climbing structures, and tactile stations, providing students with opportunities to build strength, coordination, and focus. This innovative space allows students to explore movement and sensory experiences safely while enhancing their overall learning and well-being.
Bergen County Special Services
Special education and related services are provided to students in grades K–8 enrolled in non-public schools through Bergen County Special Services (BCSS). Services provided by Bergen County Special Services include:
• Evaluation and determination of eligibility
• Compensatory Education (Math and ELA: Reading, Writing)
• English as a Second Language
• Supplemental Instruction/Special Education Teachers
• Speech Articulation/ Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Educational materials, supplies, technological equipment, textbooks
For more information, contact Ms. Holly Finley, our Director of Special Services at hollyfinley@yeshivatheatid.org