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Learning Support

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Support for Every Learner

DePaul College Prep is committed to empowering students with diverse learning needs to access a rigorous curriculum through classroom and/or testing accommodations, learning strategies instruction, and specialized support. Our team of Learning Specialists and Counselors work together with teachers, parents, and outside professionals to encourage student success and promote independent learning.

The following learning supports are available at DePaul Prep:

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Structured Study Hall (9th & 10th Grade)

A study hall run by a Learning Specialist where qualifying students can receive curricular and executive functioning support every other day.

Structured study hall is offered to qualifying 9th grade students and to 10th grade students upon recommendation.
Co-Taught Classes

A Learning Specialist and content teacher work together to lesson plan, deliver instruction, and assess in a shared classroom to combine the expertise of different educators and promote inclusive learning.

2026-2027 Co-Taught Classes
9th Grade: World History, Algebra I, Biology
10th Grade: US History, Geometry
11th Grade: Algebra II
One-on-One Check Ins

Students may check in with their Learning Specialist or Counselor about curriculum, executive functioning, or accommodations.

One-on-One Check-ins are regularly provided for qualified 9th grade students, occasionally for 10th grade students, and as needed for 11th and 12th grade students.
Student Accommodation Plans

These plans, informed by a student’s evaluation, 504, or IEP, are written by Learning Specialists/Counsellors and outline the classroom and testing accommodations available to a student at DePaul College Prep.

Student Accommodation Plans are provided for qualifying students across all grades.
Testing Center

The Testing Center is available to students with extended time accommodations, separate setting accommodations, or assistive technology accommodations to complete summative tests during the school year. For final exams, only students with assistive technology accommodations may test in the Testing Center.

The Testing Center is available for qualifying students across all grades.

DePaul Prep Parent, '26 & '25

Learning Support throughout the years at DePaul Prep has truly been a Godsend and a game changer for our family. Your support allowed my student to settle in, adjust, accommodate, and learn to thrive academically.

Accommodations for Students

Student Accommodation Plans are informed by a student’s evaluation report, 504 plan or IEP, and the accommodations that are available at DePaul College Prep.

Please note: DePaul College Prep does not offer curriculum modification, work reduction, extended time on homework, one-on-one testing, oral testing, or flexible testing.

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Classroom Accommodations
- Extended time on classwork
- Extended time on long term assignments
- Preferential seating
- Use of calculator
- Use of audio books
- Use of text-to-speech
- Use of speech-to-text dictation
- Allow students to type notes and assignments
Testing Accommodations
- Extended time by 50%
- Test in the Testing Center
- Allow calculator
- Read test directions aloud
- Allow answers on test booklet
- Allow typing for essays and long answer questions
- Allow speech-to-text dictation
- Read entire test aloud

How does an incoming student qualify for services?

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Documentation must be submitted at the time of application.

For incoming students with late diagnoses, documentation must be submitted to DePaul College Prep by August 1 in order to receive additional support.
The student must attend the Diverse Learner Summer Workshop
The student must have an up-to-date private neuropsychological evaluation, 504 plan, or Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Must have been completed in the last three years to be considered valid