The Office of Student Supports coordinates all activities related to supporting the education of all students. These supports include students who have Individual Education Plans, 504 Plans, multilingual language learners, students with remedial reading needs, those with social or emotional needs, students needing tutoring for absences due to documented long-term medical issues, and students requiring credit recovery. Students are often identified for support through the comprehensive Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports process.

The Office of Student Supports also ensures that students with documented needs receive accommodations on the Davies Admission Test.

Special Education Advisory Committee

The Davies Special Education Advisory Committee (DSEAC) serves as an advocate for students with disabilities and a liaison between school administration, the Board of Trustees, and families of children with special needs.

We educate families and teachers about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Individualized Education Program (IEP) planning, and the implementation of special education throughout the Davies school community. As a result, the lives of all our students improve.

Why Join the DSEAC?

Membership in the DSEAC is open to:

• Parents of students receiving special education services
• Teachers
• Students
• Administrators
• Other concerned individuals

How to Join

If you are interested in being part of the DSEAC or would like to learn more, please contact the Office of Student Supports at 401-728-1500, ext. 304.

DSEAC Members Will:

• Become more knowledgeable and supportive of the special education services and needs of their child
• Learn information and skills that will help members work more effectively with their child at Davies
• Understand how to enhance their child's educational experiences inside and outside the classroom
• Assist other families and students with disabilities at Davies
• Support school professionals to make Davies a better place for learning

Educational Support

Educational success is best achieved through collaboration among students, parents/guardians, administrators, and teachers. At Davies, we offer a variety of programs to ensure that students maximize their educational experience.

Response to Intervention Team (RTI)

We are committed to identifying and implementing interventions for students experiencing educational and/or behavioral challenges. The Response to Intervention (RTI) initiative is a multi-tiered problem-solving approach designed for selected students, incorporating effective interventions alongside progress monitoring and data-driven decisions. Students may be identified by guidance or referred by parents or staff. For any questions regarding this process, please reach out to the RTI team.