What is the Mother Seton Learning Center?

The Mother Seton Learning Center (MSLC) is an instructional program that provides Academic/Social Support and Consultative Support. The student assistance process centers around a core team of specially trained educators (teachers, a guidance counselor, a certified reading teacher and special education teacher, an administrator, and the resource coordinator).

This group works together to identify students who require instructional support, assess those students' instructional needs, and then respond in a coordinated effort utilizing academic support strategies and scientifically proven intervention programs.

This team is also responsible for developing Student Service Plans for students with identified disabilities that pose a barrier to learning success. The MSLC fosters the concept of a professional learning community for staff.

True to the spirit of Saint Elizabeteh Ann Seton's first school in Emmitsburg, Mother Seton School operates and serves students through the Mother Seton Learning Center at no additional cost to students.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Mother Seton Learning Center is to provide academic support, direct intervention, and guidance for children Pre-K through 8th Grade, The Mother Seton Learning Center will foster consultative support services through professional learning communities.

Goals of the Mother Seton Learning Center

• Identify students who are experiencing academic and/or behavior difficulties which pose a barrier to learning success.
• Provide assistance and intervention as a result of early identification.
• Provide targeted instructional assistance to students and teachers to support and enhance the school curriculum including the differentiated teaching model.
• Offer instructional support and accomodations to those who have Student Service Plans.
• Communicate with teachers regarding student progress.
• Make student refferals to appropriate educational agencies if extended support is needed.
• Provide guidance lessons to address grade level needs.
• Provide and utilize materials to accelerate learning.

Who can attend?

Students experiencing certain barriers to learning success are eligible for assistance from the Mother Seton Learning Center.

• reading, math, written language difficulties
• speech impairments
• learning disabilities
• attention difficulties
• medical concerns
• family concerns
• social/emotional concerns

Students whose learning skills far exceed grade level norms are also eligible for assistance from the Mother Seton Learning Center.

Referral Process

Referrals can be made to the Learning Center by teachers, parents, students, and administrators.

Referrals are reviewed and an Action Plan will be implemented through a team process.

All interventions are recorded and are kept confidential.

Projected Outcomes

• Students receiving intervention will show improvements on grade level assessments.
• Students will score commensurate with their ability on the SAT test.
• Students will show improvement on school based literacy assessments.

Mother Seton Learning Center Testimonies.

Click here to download an MSLC brochure.