Academics

Learning Support

The Miami Valley School is served by three full-time licensed Learning Support Specialists: Elizabeth Pietras (lower school), Kristen Laidlaw (middle school, also Director of Learning Support), and Ashley Wheeler (upper school). The Learning Support Team is dedicated to promoting a collaborative approach by engaging with teachers, caregivers, advisors, and students to facilitate the attainment of their fullest potential through self-advocacy, independence, and self-efficacy. Our goal is to create an inclusive learning environment and promote the acquisition of the necessary resources for students to reach their full potential throughout each step of their educational career.

The Miami Valley School is an independent institution and is not required to modify the curriculum, provide assistive technology, 1:1 for classroom instruction, or implement all recommendations in a 504 plan or Individualized Education Plan (IEP). However, if there is a documented need for specific accommodations, the Support Team will build an individual learning plan. This plan will be shared with teachers to support and bolster the student’s learning experience within the classroom.

Learning Support Staff

List of 3 members.

Kristen Laidlaw

Director of Learning Support
Elizabeth Pietras

Learning Support Specialist
Ashley Wheeler

Explore MVS By Division

Early Childhood School (JPK-K)
Outdoor explorations. Studio creations. And yes, some messy hands along the way. Here, you become curious.
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Lower School (Grades 1-5)
Projects and presentations. Performances and explorations. Here, you become confident.
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Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Supportive faculty. Vibrant community. Here, you become known.
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Upper School (Grades 9-12)
Challenging academics. Independent spirit. Personalized college counseling. Here, you become prepared.
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