Academic Resource
The purpose of the academic resource department is two-fold. The first is Reading Recovery, a research based, short intervention program for the neediest first graders. Children meet
one-on-one with a specially trained teacher for 30 minutes daily for 12 to 20 weeks. During this time, the Reading Recovery teacher brings these students up to grade level in fluency and comprehension skills.

The second purpose of the resource department is to assist the academic teachers in identifying and working with those students who need additional assistance in Language Arts and Math. The resource specialist works to assist and enable students in producing effective strategies for working on text reading (meaning, structure, visual and phonetic cues), as well as encourages and reinforces independent operating, problem detection, and problem solving in reading, writing and math.

Counseling Services
Akiba has two trained counselors who provide twenty-eight hours of coverage per week. They are present on Campus some part of every day. Children can be referred by teachers, administrators, parents, or through their own request or counselor observation. Sessions are also held with parents when appropriate. The counselors work as part of a team, helping to coordinate services to students with a holistic approach. When identified problems require more intensive intervention, the counselors refer to community resources.

Many group sessions occur weekly, mainly focusing on personal growth, anger management, and social skills. Programs such as Second Step and Youth Connection are used, with accommodations made to address specific, relevant topics. The counselors also set up presentations for parents, children and/or teachers on topics of interest, such as eating disorders, bullying prevention, and parenting skills.