Inclusion and Support | Universal American School | Al-Futtaim, UAE
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Inclusion & Support
Every child learns differently, and every child belongs here. Our Learning Support team works alongside teachers and families to support students of determination, English language learners, and gifted and talented students, with individualised plans, targeted instruction, and the time it takes to get each child where they need to be
Learning Support Services
This work is carried out in partnership with teachers, families, and external specialists where needed.
The school is committed to creating an inclusive environment where students are supported, appropriately challenged, and encouraged to succeed.
Inclusion Support
The Inclusion Department works to reduce barriers to learning and ensure that all students can access the general education curriculum.
This is achieved through:
developing individualised education plans based on identified academic, behavioural, emotional, and social needs
providing targeted instruction, differentiation, accommodations, and modifications aligned to individual learning profiles
supporting inclusion for students of determination within general education classrooms through collaboration with teachers and support staff
ongoing professional development to ensure inclusive practices are informed by current, research-based approaches
English Language Learning Support
The English Language Learning (ELL) department supports students in developing English language proficiency while valuing and encouraging the continued use of mother tongue languages and cultural identity as part of students’ academic and emotional development.
Support focuses on:
the four language domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing
developing academic and social vocabulary through consistent practice
supporting participation in general education classes through collaboration with teachers and support teams
continuous professional learning to ensure ELL provision reflects current global best practice
Gifted and Talented Support
The Gifted and Talented (G&T) programme recognises students with exceptional potential in academic ability, talent, and innovation, and supports their continued growth and development.
This is achieved by:
developing individual plans that extend learning based on identified areas of exceptionalism
providing targeted support and enrichment opportunities aligned to students’ strengths
supporting participation in general education classrooms through collaboration with teachers and stakeholders
ongoing professional development to ensure provision reflects current global best practice in gifted education