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SUPPORT SERVICES
Excel Program
Woodstock Elementary offers a school wide enrichment program that provides assistance to the development of gifted behaviors of students who are academically talented learners, highly motivated and unusually creative thinkers and provides them with the opportunity to achieve at higher levels.
The guiding principle of this program is to enrich the curriculum of the entire student population. Providing exposure to a diverse range of activities will enable students who possess talents and/or interests in these fields to produce meaningful results, when given necessary guidance and skills. Such a program serves these talented students while also allowing the general population of the school to benefit from enrichment experiences. Students, classroom teachers, the Excel Program Coordinator, administrators and parents share in the responsibilities and rewards of this school-wide program.
Educational Support Team (EST)
An EST exists at Woodstock Elementary School for the purpose of assisting teachers with the classroom accommodations and remedial services for children having educational and/or emotional needs. A parent may indicate the need for assistance for his or her child and should contact the teacher who will refer the child to the team.
Remedial Support
Woodstock Elementary School offers assistance to children who are experiencing difficulty with reading and/or mathematics. Remedial specialists work closely with teachers and parents to provide the most effective assistance for each child.
Emotional and Behavioral Support
The Woodstock Elementary School Guidance and Counseling Program has a guidance counselor. The counselor works with children, teachers, parents and the community to assist students in developing their full potential. One of the most important counseling goals is helping children form a favorable self image and give them confidence in meeting new challenges, both in and out of school. The counselor may meet with students on an individual basis, in small groups, as well as with the entire classroom during guidance classes.
A referral will also be made to the EST team if a child’s distress is related to alcohol or drugs. A referral of service agreement exists between Woodstock Elementary School and the Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (OADAP). Services of OADAP include consultation, assessment, and individual and/or family counseling. The team consists of the principal, guidance counselor, school nurse, psychologist, and members of the teaching staff.
504 Accommodations
The Woodstock Elementary School district has a duty to provide a free, appropriate public education to all qualified handicapped persons who because of a handicap require special education and/or related services.
Special Education Federal Law (P.L. 101-476)
All children with disabilities who qualify are entitled to special education and related services. Woodstock Elementary School has a psychologist, special educators and supporting paraprofessional staff to assist such students. In addition, speech language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy are available for students needing these services.
Educate All
Woodstock Elementary School seeks to identify and locate every child residing within district jurisdiction who is not receiving a public education. If you know of any person who may be a qualified handicapped person, and is not receiving a public education, please contact the Principal.
School and Community Activities
Below is a partial list of school and community activities that benefit children and families. Please contact the school for further information.
Woodstock Recreation Center - After School Sports Programs
Instrumental Lessons
Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Woodstock Ski Runner Program
D.A.R.E. Program
WES Chess Club
Yoh Junior Theatre
Pentangle - After School Art Program
Friday Afternoon Enrichment Activities
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