ITEEA is thrilled to announce that Ramona Convent Secondary School has received STEM School of Excellence Recognition for demonstrating their commitment to providing a robust Integrative STEM program that is truly “Making Waves.” ITEEA…
Hillside School’s Individualized Teaching Approach Drives Student Success
Hillside School Learning Center in La Cañada Flintridge continues to refine its commitment to individualized support through small class sizes and one-on-one instruction, enhancing both academic and emotional growth. Cyndi Hatcher notes Hillside maintains an average class size of five students, utilizing specialized teaching approaches, including positive reinforcement, for decades. The school’s mission centers on supporting students—especially those with learning disabilities and neurodivergent profiles—to develop self-confidence and crucial life skills for success after high school. “We’ve been working with kids and helping them with their social, emotional, mental health as well as their academics since 1971,” Hatcher said. “I myself…