Middle School classroom

Elementary•Middle School (EMS)
Academics

Landmark provides a safe and positive academic environment structured to support students with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities (LBLD) with programs that help them acquire and improve their academic and social skills. We carefully assess each student and design individually tailored programs to address their strengths and weaknesses.

The Landmark EMS Academic Model

The Elementary•Middle School (EMS) features an individualized, skills-based remedial program that facilitates the development and acquisition of language skills. 

Landmark achieves an individualized program for each student through a rigorous scheduling process. Class groupings are formed according to skill levels in each subject area, based on formal and informal testing measures. Factors such as age, learning style, past performance, and social skills are also considered. 

More About Landmark's Approach

One-To-One

Each student has a one-­to-­one tutorial EVERY day focused on literacy skills.

Small Classes

Students are diagnostically placed into classes of 6-8 students based on their profiles.

Language-Based

Strategies that emphasize listening,speaking, reading, and writing are integrated through all subject areas.

Elementary Program

The Landmark Elementary Program serves students in grades 2-5. See a brief overview of the Elementary School Program.

Elementary

Middle Program

The Landmark Middle School Program serves students in grades 6-8. See a brief overview of the Middle School Program.

Middle

A Web of Support

In addition to highly trained teachers, students have a web of support that ensures no student slips through the cracks. 

Academic Advisors
Each student has an Academic Advisor who oversees their tutorial and coordinates their Landmark experience. Learn more about the unique role of  Academic Advisors.

Department Heads
Subject areas are chaired by department heads who oversee curriculum development, schedule classes, support instruction, and meet with teachers.

Counselors
Counselors are available to all Elementary­•Middle School students so they can make the most of their Landmark education. Learn more about  this service.

Administrators
Deans of Students, an Academic Dean, Public School Liaisons, and a Head of Campus provide additional support to students and faculty. 

With all these various layers of support, communication is key. A daily staff meeting, known as "milkbreak", facilitates communication and consistency.

Technology at EMS

Learn more about the use of technology in the Landmark EMS program.

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Assessment at EMS

Learn more about how Landmark uses assessment to inform our teaching.

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