Student Support Services

The Dwight-Englewood School is committed to supporting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of every student. We recognize that challenges can sometimes interfere with learning and that students may need different types of support at different times. Our faculty is dedicated to staying current with research on child and adolescent development, learning, and effective educational practices. Ongoing professional development helps us create an environment in which all students can thrive.

Each division has a Student Support Team (SST) that meets weekly to discuss student progress and identify ways to promote success. While the specific process may vary slightly by division, the purpose remains the same: to bring together a multidisciplinary team to review student needs, develop appropriate support strategies, and monitor progress. These teams include learning specialists, psychologists, administrators and deans, and classroom teachers. By bringing together professionals with diverse areas of expertise, the SST is able to develop thoughtful, comprehensive plans that effectively address the needs of students. 

Parents are essential partners in this process and are encouraged to work collaboratively with the Student Support Team. Because students’ experiences at home and at school may differ, parents provide valuable insights that help us develop a more complete understanding of each child. Through ongoing communication and partnership, we can create the most effective plan to support every student’s academic, social, and emotional growth.

Middle school students mature and develop at different paces.  Some students arrive home from school and independently complete their homework assignments. Other students require various levels of support to use organizational strategies. The process towards independence takes time. The goal is to allow your child to learn/internalize a process with your support and then to remove the supports and foster independence.