U.S. Performance Academy recognizes that highly competitive student-athletes bring a myriad of learning styles to the educational process. With this in mind, we are excited to introduce our new program called G.O.A.L (Guided Opportunities for Achievement and Learning). GOAL’s mission is to embrace the ever-evolving learning profiles found among middle and high school students. Whether a student has a specific learning disability, ADHD, is gifted, is twice-exceptional, or has a condition that requires an accessible educational environment, US Performance Academy is intentional in providing appropriate support to students and families.
U.S. Performance Academy uses a leveled support system based on specific accommodations and 1:1 live support with a Learning Specialist or School Counselor ranging from .5–1.5 hours per week.
student athlete,
Dorothy Greenshields
Thrives in the GOAL Program
USPA’s GOAL Program
Level 1
Level 1 services are designed for students who need asynchronous academic accommodations but are otherwise able to navigate their coursework with a private tutor, on-site instructor, or occasional support from their classroom teachers, and/or Learning Coach. Students enrolled in Level 1 services are expected to be self-directed in their work toward becoming informed, effective, independent self-advocates.
Level 2
Level 2 services are designed for students who need academic accommodations but are otherwise able to navigate their coursework with a private tutor, on-site instructor, or occasional support from their classroom teachers, the Learning Specialist, School Counselor, and/or Learning Coach. Students enrolled in Level 2 services are expected to be self-directed in their work toward becoming informed, effective, independent self-advocates.
Level 3
Level 3 services are designed for students who need academic accommodations, executive functioning support, study skill development, and/or social/emotional support. Individual students are paired with a Learning Specialist to receive specialized instruction and/or a School Counselor to receive social/emotional or executive functioning support. Students enrolled in Level 3 services are expected to be self-directed in their work toward becoming informed, effective, independent self-advocates.
Level 4
Level 4 services are designed for students who need academic accommodations, executive functioning support, study skill development, and/or social/emotional support. Individual students are paired with a Learning Specialist to receive specialized instruction and/or a School Counselor to receive social/emotional or executive functioning support. Students enrolled in Level 4 services are expected to be self-directed in their work toward becoming informed, effective, independent self-advocates.
| Students benefits: | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
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| An ISP specifically tailored to his or her learning profile |  |
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| A support team comprised of specialists and family/legal guardians | |
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| Asynchronous Accommodations | |
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| Achievement Testing (PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP) Accommodations Requested by USPA | |
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| 1:1 Live Support with a Learning Specialist to deliver synchronous accommodations | Up to .5 hour per week | Up to 1 hour per week | Up to 1.5 hours per week | |
| 1:1 Live Support with USPA Director of Student Services: SEL support and executive functioning skills | Up to .5 hour per week | Up to 1 hour per week | Up to 1.5 hours per week | |
| Extra tutoring sessions for remedial services (reading, writing, math) | |
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| $1,000 per academic year | $2,000 per academic year | $3,000 per academic year | $5,000 per academic year |
Examples of 1:1 Synchronous Accommodations
Director of Student Services
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) (1:1 live)
- Cohort-based Skill Development (1:4 live)
- Executive Function Skills (1:1 live)
Learning Coaches
- Chunking of Info/Time management/school-life balance (1:1 live)
- Long-term Assignment Check ins (1:1 live)
- LC support 1x per week (1:1 live)
Learning Specialist
- Scribing (1:1 live)
- Verbal Testing (1:1 live)
- Rephrasing/Prompting Executive Function Skills (1:4 live)
- Reformatting of Assessment
- Specialized Instruction/Remediation (1:1 live)
- Alternative options: Project-Based/Multi-Sensory Assignment
Start a Conversation Today
Contact Carrie McGillicuddy to discuss your individual needs and have your questions answered (carrie.mcgillicuddy@gouspa.org)
