Resource Room

All students entering The Chapel School are screened to assess that they have the intelligence and capability to successfully achieve with our rigorous curriculum. However, some students, although they meet those criteria, may have a learning disability or academic weakness in reading, math or organizational skills. The Resource Room, under the leadership of Mrs. Ann Terenzio, is a special service available to these students. The Resource Room program offers learners the support, encouragement and personal attention so they can grow in self esteem, succeed and learn to the best of their abilities. Through a multi-sensory approach, the pupils are taught the skills and strategies to overcome their challenges. This is most frequently accomplished through one on one or small group sessions with Mrs. Terenzio in the Resource Room (pull-out) and occasionally by having her work with the student in his/her classroom (push-in).

Individualized goals are formulated for each student to strengthen his/her skills. These are shared with parents in a one on one meeting at the end of the first marking period. A written student progress report is shared with parents and students for the second, third and fourth quarters.

In addition, Mrs. Terenzio serves as a consultant and support to other teachers who have concerns regarding students and their academic progress, observing students and offering strategies to help them learn more effectively.

She also confers with Chapel School parents regarding concerns about their child’s progress and, when necessary, assists them in obtaining a formal evaluation and guides them through their school district’s process.

The Chapel School honors and complies with Individual Education Plans and 504 Plans and their accommodations issued by students’ local board of education, whether or not the student receives resource room support from Chapel School.

Mrs. Terenzio can be reached Monday through Friday at extension #1112 or at

aterenzio@thechapelschool.org.