Center for Learning & Discovery

Stuart Hall's Mastery Learning program provides instructional differentiation to all students. Universally accessible resources on campus include scaffolds like extra time, step-by-step guides, verbal instructions, and individual consultations. These resources aim to strengthen core competencies and build confidence among students across all disciplines.

Formal accommodations are available to students with documented learning needs and are determined by the Director of Learning Support in coordination with teachers. These accommodations are implemented in the classroom, and our Center for Academic Success team is available to advise teachers in properly implementing them.

The Academic Support Tier offers direct instruction in organization, study skills, and other academic habits. This tier of support includes small-group instruction and classroom observations. The goal is to build skills and confidence in a student's academic self-management so the student will be better able to show progress and success at STU. 

Details about costs associated with the Academic Support Tier can be found on our tuition and fees page.

The Specialized Instruction Tier provides an intensive intervention for students with the greatest learning needs to allow them to access Stuart Hall's Mastery Learning curriculum and bridge gaps in their foundational academic skills. Students receive an individualized learning plan, which outlines specific goals targeted during 1:1 specialized instruction. At this tier, student often receive non-course-based foundational support, such as instruction in operations using fractions rather than lessons specific to a particular course such as Algebra 2 .

Details about costs associated with the Specialized Instruction Tier can be found on our tuition and fees page.