Learning Support Programs - The International School Nido de Aguilas

The Learning Support Program at Nido de Aguilas provides ongoing academic support to students with identified learning challenges. At Nido, we recognize that students learn in different ways and at different rates. We are committed to meeting the needs of our learners where they are and within their regular classroom setting to the greatest extent possible. We ensure learners have access to equitable learning opportunities and choices of ways to express their understanding, which leverage their strengths.

The Learning Support program is led by a team of qualified and experienced specialists who offer skill-based interventions tailored to individual needs, addressing areas such as reading, written expression, math, and executive functioning, as well as social and sensory needs. Specialists work collaboratively with teachers to remove barriers to learning and use pedagogical approaches to meet a wide range of learner variability. This ensures students receive necessary classroom and assessment accommodations and make meaningful progress toward their individualized learning goals. Support is provided both inside and outside of regular classes. More specifically, Middle and High School students can benefit from a dedicated Learning Lab class to remediate skill deficits and build essential executive functioning skills.

All learners within the Learning Support program have individualized learning support plans that document their service delivery program. If learners require ongoing 1:1 support, a Personal Learning Assistant (PLA) may be arranged at the family’s expense. To provide a sustainable and quality Learning Support program, the school admits a managed number of learners with mild to moderate learning and social-emotional/behavioral needs.

Elementary School (Grades K2-5):

Middle School (Grades 6-8):

All students with identified learning challenges receive both in-class and assessment accommodations to remove barriers to learning. Students may also benefit from co-taught classes with a Learning Support specialist and/or from participation in a Learning Lab class.

The Learning Lab class is designed to assist students with a variety of academic needs. The course supports development in essential skills students need in order to meet the various standards of each class: organization, study skills, time management, goal setting, and self-advocacy. The Learning Lab teacher monitors student’s classroom performance and collaborates with classroom teachers to reinforce student learning.

High School (Grades 9-12)

All students with identified learning challenges receive both in-class and assessment accommodations to remove barriers to learning. Students may also benefit from co-taught classes with a Learning Support specialist and/or from participation in a Learning Lab class.

The Learning Lab class is designed to assist students with a variety of academic needs. The course supports development in essential skills students need in order to meet the various standards of each class: organization, study skills, time management, goal setting, and self-advocacy. The Learning Lab teacher monitors students’ classroom performance and collaborates with classroom teachers to reinforce student learning.

Students who have identified math challenges are able to participate in a Math Lab course. The Math Lab course is designed for students unable to access the standard math pathway and allows them to develop their mathematical skills in a small group setting at their individualized level. Students in Math Lab are not eligible for the full IB Diploma.

Learning Resource Center

Nido de Aguilas has a Learning Resource Center (LRC) with access to external Occupational and Speech Therapy services on campus. The LRC team receives referrals both from the school and directly through families who are interested in these services. Therapy can be provided either during the school day or after school. Payment is made directly to the LRC team, and many services may be reimbursable through Chilean or international health plans. Please note that the LRC staff are private contractors and are not Nido employees. Parents/guardians who utilize the services of the LRC agree to provide a Release of Information authorizing the school to access all records with relevant staff. For more information, visit the LRC website.