Support for Schools

Partners in Education Program

School partnerships support children who learn differently.

Any school may join Miriam’s Partners in Education program. The best part is that membership in the program it is FREE! The Partners in Education program brings schools together who teach students who learn differently and connects schools with additional resources and training through the Learning Center. Membership provides schools with a free professional development breakfast in October at Miriam. It also gives member schools access to free phone consultation with Learning Center supervisors to identify resources for students. Members receive priority for services and discounts on some services when purchased.

Call the Learning Center at 314-961-1500 to inquire about becoming a member.

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Contract Staffing

Whether schools need one or 40 weekly hours of service, the Learning Center can accommodate various needs and budgets.

The Learning Center offers a variety of contract special education personnel for hire. This includes school psychologists and examiners, speech/language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, counselors, social workers, special education teachers, reading specialists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and paraprofessionals. We thoroughly screen workers to ensure those referred are professional, have a wide knowledge base, and fit well into your school’s culture. Contract staffing is available for full school years and long-term substitute positions.

Call us at 314-961-1500 to learn more.

We fill gaps in services for as little as one hour per week. Minimum per visit requirement will vary depending upon the position. 

Gen Ed to Special Education Teacher Training

Miriam builds confident special education teachers through support and training.

Miriam is committed to increasing the number of special education certified teachers in the St. Louis area. We hire general education teachers and help them pass their state special education test to become certified. Then we match them with an area school who needs a quality special education teacher. For the next year, we provide support and training to newly certified teachers to build confident educators. We are looking for applicants and schools to join this community project. 

Call us at 314-961-1500 to learn more.

Special Education Consultation 

Miriam helps general education teachers learn how to teach students who learn differently.

We work with many schools to ensure they use best teaching practices for students who have learning difficulties. The Learning Center staff gears consultation to the unique needs of each school. Consultation may include helping schools establish student centered policies and procedures, hosting professional development trainings, and providing mentorship and coaching. Our goal is to help schools become the premier educator of all children.

Call us at 314-961-1500 to learn more. 

Professional Development Training

Miriam shares its expertise with other educators so they can effectively teach complex learners. 

Miriam offers a wide variety of professional development training opportunities for schools and agencies. Miriam’s professionals will come to your school during the day, after school and some evenings. Click on the list for available topics. If you do not see your area of interest, we usually can customize training. Training is offered August through May. Contact the Learning Center at 314-961-1500 to discuss training. Schools are encouraged to schedule training early. Professional development schedules fill early. 

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