Teaching students HOW to learn, not just what to learn...

MAPS is a fee-based, graded course for students with documented learning and attention differences. The small group setting is held in the Learning Center, with a focus on improvement of executive functioning skills, use of approved accommodations, and learning how to learn. This is not a UC or CSU approved course. NOTE: This class is limited to four or five blocks of 12 students each (6 students per teacher).

Learning Skills is designed for students who want to improve study skills, organization, and critical thinking. Students may choose to enroll in this course or may be placed in it at the recommendation of their school counselor. Learning Skills is not part of the MAPS, and no documentation is required. NOTE: This course is not UC or CSU approved and is limited to two blocks of 15 students each. 

*One time materials fee of $15  

*In addition to the 15 students, 5 spots may be left open for students who need to join mid-year based on school performance.

The Learning Support Peer Mentor program allows selected juniors and seniors an opportunity to tutor Mater Dei students during their support classes (Learning Skills, SOAR, MAPS), assist teachers with lessons, and/or provide one-on-one mentoring to students with special needs (Options program). 

MAPS is a two-tiered program for students with documented learning and attention differences, designed to assist with executive functioning skills, academic support, and self-advocacy.

Tier I: Accommodations Only
Tier I is designed for students who are working well independently, and wish only to utilize their accommodations. The $500 annual fee may be adjusted based on approved tuition assistance. Accommodations, determined per diagnosis, may include:

• An Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) outlining academic accommodations
• Extra test time (up to 50%) in the MAPS Testing Center
• Oral testing, preferential seating, peer note takers, & assistance with scantrons
• Use of Learning Center computers for written tests
• Final exams administered in the Learning Center
• One-on-one finals read aloud (determined per need; extra fee per exam)
• Use of a calculator on math exams (per diagnosed math disability)
• In-services and speakers regarding college planning, learning strategies, wellness, etc.

Tier II:  MAPS Elective Class and Accommodations (sse course description for 1025 MAPS)
Tier II is designed for students who need assistance with executive functioning skills, academics, technology, and assignment completion built into the school day, with a focus not only on what to learn, but how to learn. It is strongly recommended for freshmen, transfer students, and students with full schedules. The $1,700 annual fee may be adjusted based on approved tuition assistance. Tier II includes:

• Accommodations, determined per diagnosis, as listed in Tier 1
• Specialized executive functioning hard copy planners
• Enrollment in the MAPS day class, a graded elective with a low student-teacher ratio
• Ongoing collaboration between students, MAPS staff, teachers, counselors, & parents
• Mini-lessons on relevant topics (e.g., organization, goal setting, note taking, managing sleep and anxiety, writing proper emails, test-taking strategies, self-advocacy, etc.)