DIVERSE LEARNERS

Our vision is that Together As One Community, We Learn. Lead. Succeed. We are committed to the success of each student and are dedicated to providing a continuum of service delivery options, high-quality differentiated instruction that meets the diverse academic, emotional, and social needs of all of our students, and maintaining dignity and respect for all.

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

West Clermont supports all learners by utilizing a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) model that  provides layering of instruction designed to meet the academic and behavioral needs of all learners – those who do well (enrichment), and those who may need an extra boost (intervention). Services are provided in layers, ranging from school-wide instruction, classroom instruction, and small groups, to highly individualized instructional interventions. The ultimate goal is to work as a team to find what works for all learners to be successful.

Special Education Services

Acknowledging that each child is unique, West Clermont is committed to preparing all students to succeed and become contributing members of our community, allowing for individual differences and learning styles and developing independence. Our special education services are designed to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities, providing specialized instruction and programming that meet their academic, physical, social, behavioral and emotional needs, and ensuring that each student has equal opportunities and access to meaningful learning experiences.

English Learner Services

West Clermont is committed to providing high quality instruction for all students. Our district’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program supports identified English Learners in the English language domains of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

The West Clermont Local Schools ESL program has continued to grow each year. We currently serve approximately 180 English Learners in grades K-12. There are 18 languages other than English spoken by West Clermont students and families, with Spanish being the most common non-English language spoken at home. Every West Clermont building offers support for English Learners, although the frequency and type of service provided may vary depending on students’ proficiency levels and literacy needs. Services may include direct instruction through pull-out, classroom support, progress monitoring and consultation with classroom teachers.

Gifted Services

West Clermont is committed to meeting each student’s instructional needs through a wide range of academic strategies and programs. Gifted services are available for students in kindergarten through eighth grade who have been identified as gifted in one or more of the following areas using an Ohio Department of Education and Workforce approved assessment:

• Reading
• Math
• Superior Cognitive Ability
• Science
• Social Studies
• Creative Thinking Ability

Gifted service is delivered in a variety of ways to best meet the needs of our learners. Students may receive gifted service in a gifted pull-out resource room and/or within their general education classrooms, where teachers receive specialized training from and collaborate with Gifted Intervention Specialists.

Understanding the unique learning needs of students with gifted identification, West Clermont offers a comprehensive continuum of services across grades K–12. This continuum includes the use of cluster grouping, tiered instructional groups, gifted pull-out services, elective courses, advanced and honors courses.

If you have any questions about gifted identification or gifted services, please contact West Clermont’s Gifted Coordinator, Matt Spangler.

Contacts

For information or questions concerning Special Education, English Learner Services, and Gifted Services, please contact:

• Kevin Jones, Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning

• Mrs. Kristi Otten, Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning