ABILITY BASED LEARNING – ExcelPrep Schools

All Brains Learn

A PreK-8 Program for Every Learner

Ability-based, structured learning for any student who is below grade level or neurodiverse — including those with dyslexia — built on mastery, fluency, and independence.

Program for Neurodiverse Children | ExcelPrep

Our approach

Ability-based learning for any child who needs it

ExcelPrep serves students in PreK through 8th grade — including children who are below grade level, have learning disabilities, or simply learn differently. You do not need a diagnosis to benefit from this program. If your child is struggling academically, our approach is designed for them. Instruction is organized around each student’s current ability — not their age or grade level. Homogenous grouping across core subjects means every learner works alongside peers at a similar level, making instruction more targeted, responsive, and effective. Students receive a range of 1:1 to small group instruction based on placement and individual need.

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Reading

Explicit, systematic instruction in decoding, phonics, fluency, and comprehension — tailored to each learner’s reading profile.

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Writing

Structured writing instruction building sentence-level skills through composition, with emphasis on clarity and mechanics.

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Mathematics

Mastery-focused math instruction with fluency-building routines and systematic skill sequencing for each student.

1:1

Individual instruction for students who need dedicated support

Small
Group

Homogenous grouping by ability across core academic subjects

Data

Daily progress monitoring drives all placement and instructional decisions

Dyslexia focus

Specialized support for students with dyslexia

ExcelPrep’s program is specifically designed to serve students with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities. Our structured literacy approach uses explicit, multisensory instruction that directly addresses the phonological and decoding challenges associated with dyslexia. Students build real reading skills through consistent, evidence-based methods — not workarounds.

Instructional methods

How we teach

Method 01

Direct Instruction

A structured, explicit teaching method with a proven track record for students with learning differences. ExcelPrep’s Direct Instruction approach is grounded in the work of Siegfried Engelmann — the researcher and educator who developed and refined DI over decades — and informed by Clear Teaching, Shepard Barbash’s accessible account of how Direct Instruction works and why it succeeds where other methods fall short. Every lesson is carefully sequenced, modeled clearly, and followed by immediate corrective feedback so no skill is left to chance.

Explicit, step-by-step skill sequencing
Immediate feedback and error correction
High student engagement and response rates
Consistent pacing to support mastery

Evidence-based

Method 02

Precision Teaching

A data-driven instructional framework that tracks fluency and accuracy daily. Precision Teaching ensures students achieve genuine mastery — not just surface-level exposure — before moving forward, and allows teachers to adjust instruction quickly based on real performance data.

Daily measurement of fluency and accuracy
Standard Celeration Chart tracking
Mastery before progression
Rapid instructional adjustments

Data-driven

Independence & transitions

Independence and transition skills are embedded throughout the program — not treated as separate goals. From daily routines to academic tasks, students are supported in building the self-management and adaptive skills they need to navigate school, community, and life beyond ExcelPrep. Transition planning is integrated from the start, ensuring every student moves forward with purpose and preparation.

Is ExcelPrep the right fit for your child?

Our team works closely with families to understand each child’s unique learning profile and determine the best placement.