Individualized Learning Plan (ILP)

The ILP process is one of Odyssey's distinctive characteristics and has been administered since 2004. Each individual child has a Learning Plan with three goals. The goals are set each fall, in an ILP meeting involving teacher, parents and student.

Goals are determined by reviewing a battery of assessments, including the standardized test results AND the school's internal assessments (e.g.writing samples, running records, development spelling checklists, math assessments, etc.). Each goal has specific strategies, tailored to the individual student, and gives responsibility to the parent, teacher and student for the achievement of the goal.

In the spring, the team meets once again to assess the progress towards the three goals and ways in which the team can continue supporting the child's cademic and social development throughout the summer months in preparation for the following school year.