Learning Center

Faculty & Expertise

The Boulder Country Day Learning Center brings together specialized instruction in learning science, literacy, intervention, gifted education, and learning differences. Our team uses a student-centered approach to understand how each child learns, identify strengths and areas for growth, and develop strategies that support meaningful academic progress. 

Our faculty have training in Orton-Gillingham, Heggerty, and EBLI (Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction), with targeted literacy interventions designed to strengthen foundational reading skills. We also provide support in areas such as executive functioning, learning strategies, enrichment, and advanced learning.

The Learning Center works closely with teachers to strengthen classroom instruction, differentiate learning experiences, and provide additional layers of support when needed. Through flexible grouping, targeted intervention, enrichment, and teacher collaboration, we strive to ensure that every student has meaningful access to learning and opportunities to experience success.

At the heart of our work is the belief that every learner has a unique pathway to excellence. Our goal is to help students understand themselves as learners, build on their strengths, develop confidence and independence, and thrive.

Preschool

In Preschool, the Learning Center partners with teachers to observe, understand, and respond to emerging learning needs. We pay close attention to early development, language, attention, motor skills, and foundational learning behaviors while recognizing each child’s individual developmental pathway. When additional support is beneficial, we work collaboratively with teachers and families to provide developmentally appropriate strategies that build a strong foundation for future learning.

Transitional Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

For students in Transitional Kindergarten through 2nd grade, the Learning Center provides targeted support in literacy and mathematics through flexible small-group, push-in, and pull-out instruction. Literacy support may include Orton-Gillingham, Heggerty, and EBLI-Evidence based Literacy Instruction, while math support focuses on foundational skills, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving. Enrichment opportunities are also provided to extend grade-level learning.

3rd - 5th Grade

In 3rd through 5th grade, the Learning Center provides flexible, needs-based support in literacy and mathematics through classroom collaboration and targeted small-group instruction. Support may focus on strengthening foundational skills, providing intervention, or extending learning through enrichment. By 5th grade, students may access differentiated levels of math instruction to ensure instruction is appropriately matched to their learning needs and readiness.

Middle School

Beginning in 6th grade the Learning Center helps students understand how they learn best and develop the tools, strategies, and self-advocacy skills to navigate increasingly complex academic demands. Grounded in the Science of Learning, support focuses on executive functioning, organization, assignment management, technology, and the cognitive demands of language arts and math. As students move from 6th through 8th grade, targeted support intentionally shifts toward greater independence, helping students recognize their strengths, understand their unique learning profiles, access appropriate supports, and confidently advocate for what they need to be successful.

Learning specialists collaborate closely with teachers through coaching and reflective practice to ensure instruction, accommodations, and learning environments are responsive to individual students. The goal is not simply to provide support, but to equip students with the knowledge and agency to become increasingly capable, confident, and self-directed learners.