My name is Katie Cronin and I am married and I have two children as well as a dog named Kismet. My son, Connor, is twenty seven years old and my daughter, Emma, is twenty three. I enjoy reading, traveling, and spending time outdoors. I have a California teaching credential, ninety postgraduate units in the field of education, along with thirty years of experience. This year as Learning Support Coordinator I will be working to support the needs of all students at St. Felicitas and I'm excited to continue my role as Vice Principal. My belief in each child’s ability to learn is supported by differentiated instructional strategies. I collaborate closely with teachers and parents to establish individualized plans for identified students with special needs. I believe that all children can succeed and I feel it is important to provide a learning environment that is positive, friendly , and supportive. It is with excitement and joy that I begin this new school year and I feel very blessed to be part of the St. Felicitas community.
The Resource Program
The Resource Program at St. Felicitas is a Preschool through Eighth grade program that is devised to assist all learners to succeed in school. Differentiated instruction is encouraged in all classrooms to help students learn at his/her level. The overall goal is to provide support to teachers, parents, and students with strategies and interventions to make sure students are successful in the classroom and at home. We believe in short, "treating students equally means sometimes you have to treat them differently. Fairness means giving children equal access to a quality education---not insisting that everybody must do everything exactly the same way."
School On-Site Counselor Renee Grelecki - rgrelecki@csdo.org - Contact Number: 510-357-2530. Ms. Grelecki is here on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00-4:00.
Outside Counseling Amanda Leitner - amandaleitnermft@gmail.com Website - therapy.amandaleitner.com 1437 Leimert Blvd. Suite A Oakland, CA 94602
Alliant Testing Psychological Service Center in Oakland - 510-628-9065 - Alliant is located at 1440 Broadway Street, Suite 610, Oakland 94612. This is a Comprehensive Assessment that gives a clear picture of student strengths as well as concerns.
Communication Works 510-639-2929 - 4400 Keller Avenue, Suite 200, Oakland 94605 - 510-639-2929 - This program was designed to help build skills in self-regulation by utilizing sensory supports, regulating emotions, thinking socially, and improving executive functions. www.cwtherapy.com
Unlocking the Door of Knowledge - The Stellar Academy for Dyslexia 38325 Cedar Boulevard, Newark 94560---510-797-2227---www.stellaracacdemy.net or stellaracademy@aol.com---Stellar Academy is an independent non-profit school (grades 1-8) for students with symptoms of dyslexia. They offer full-day, part-day, summer camp, tutoring , and specialized testing.
Local Resources for the Educator and Parent Regarding ADHD/ADD Evaluation and Treatment Lawrence H. Diller, M.D.--- 2099 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Suite 208, Walnut Creek 94596---925-945-6060---lawrence.diller@ucsf.edu or www.docdiller.com
Understood.org - Web resource that helps parents of kids with learning and attention issues- This resource provides families with the practical tools and advice for their child's academic, social, and emotional journey.
Audio Books - These websites will give free subscriptions if a student can provide documenatation that they have a learning disability.
Robert Fields, Ph.D---Psychologist, San Ramon---925-743-1370---Evaluates for ADHD but also runs social skill groups and and excellent summer camp for children with ADHD and other emotional/learning problems
Richard Levine, M.D., Child Psychiatrist, Berkeley---510-540-1746
APPS For Kids With Special Needs - For kids who have challenges learning, apps and other media can help them develop essential skills. Topics covered: Communication, Social interaction, Organization, Reading, Mathematics, Motor Skills. Check out this on-line guide
Tutoring
Slyvan- - 855-567-2848---Help in Math, Reading, Writing, Study Skills, SAT/ACT Prep, Homework Help, Back
Kumon - 800-222-6284---Math and Reading
PEL Learning Center---Help with Math, English, Homework Help, Private Tutoring---15070 Hepserian Blvd. Suite B, San Leandro 1-8444-PEL-MATH (1-8444-735-6284) http://www.PELLearning.com