Ms. Mayer has a specialist certificate in reading intervention. When a significant need in reading is identified, she works directly with students to fulfill intervention plans. She also assists the other interventionists in developing plans and analyzing reading data.
Early Intervention at SFA
Some students require additional support when developing important reading and comprehension skills. In K-3, all students are screened to ensure sufficient growth in their literacy skills. The Reading Intervention Team establishes interventions for students who are struggling to meet grade-level expectations.
The team is made up of
Ms. Lori Mayer (Reading Specialist) and
Mrs. Chris Cuneo (Interventionist).
Once a need is recognized, the student is placed in a small group to reinforce decoding and comprehension skills, helping to close any gaps the child may have in proficient reading.
A growth mindset is at the heart of SFA's reading intervention: all children can be successful and enthusiastic readers- some only require a more individualized approach. The reading team works closely with classroom teachers to help them plan differentiated ELA lessons. They regularly meet with the students in small groups to reteach and practice decoding and comprehension skills.
Reading Intervention Team
Ms. Lori Mayer (Reading Specialist)
Mrs. Chris Cuneo (Interventionist)
Mrs. Cuneo is certified in the grades of students she works with and trained in using special intervention techniques under the guidance of the Reading Specialist and Learning Consultant. As an Interventionist, she works directly with students in K-3 in reading when a need for intervention has been determined through testing and a plan has been developed through the CARE Team.
Learning Specialist
Mrs. Julie Bingham (Learning Specialist)
As the Learning Specialist, I work with students of various grade levels during their Language Arts and Math classes. I collaborate with teachers to tailor learning to students' strengths, needs, and interests. Learners receive daily support to achieve the highest possible standards and acquire the skills necessary for success. I help to provide flexibility in the pace of instruction based on the individual learner's needs, allowing them to speed up or take extra time. It is my hope and goal to unlock the full potential of every student.