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Upper School Murray Learning Services
Meeting Students Where They Are
Murray Learning Service is a fee-based college preparatory program that exists to support bright, motivated Loyola students with documented learning differences in their efforts to complete all of Loyola’s requirements for graduation and prepare for success in their collegial pursuits. Murray Services mission is to assist in creating an accessible community where students with learning differences have an equal opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of the educational environment. We cooperate through partnerships with students, teachers, and staff to promote students’ independence, self-advocacy, and a level playing field for all students with learning differences. This ensures recognition of a student’s abilities, not disabilities.
Academic support at Loyola helps students build the skills, confidence, and independence they need to thrive beyond high school. Students from Murray Learning Services go on to a diverse range of colleges and universities, including the institutions below.
| Butler University | St. Joseph's University |
| Catholic University | St. Mary's College of Maryland |
| Clemson University | Susquehanna University |
| Elon University | Tampa University |
| Georgetown University | Temple University |
| Indiana University | The Citadel |
| Loyola University of Maryland | Towson University |
| Marquette University | UMBC |
| Mount St. Mary's University | University of Alabama |
| Penn State University | University of Colorado |
| Randolph Macon College | University of Delaware |
| Richmond University | University of Kentucky |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | University of Mary Washington |
| Salisbury University | University of Maryland |
| Savannah College of Art & Design | University of Mississippi |
| St. John's University | Villanova University |
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How to Apply
Fill out our Accommodations Request Form indicating you would like to apply for a spot in the Murray Learning Services Program.
Submit your student’s most recent individualized testing consisting of, but not limited to, psychological testing and achievement testing to murraylearning@loyolablakefield.org.
The Director of Murray Learning Services will be in touch to schedule a meeting after submission of both above items.
Supporting Students, Building Independence
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Our Mission
Our approach begins with cura personalis—care for the whole person. We meet each student where they are, build on their individual strengths, and use the learning process to develop metacognitive skills and confidence. Through thoughtful accommodations, individualized support, and opportunities to practice independence and self-advocacy, we empower each student to recognize and fully develop their abilities. -
What Students Gain
By the end of their time in the Murray Services Program, students will:- Advocate for themselves and communicate effectively with others.
- Recognize their strengths and challenges and take ownership of their growth.
- Identify and access resources that support their individual needs.
- Set, pursue, and maintain goals with increasing independence.
- Explore learning strategies and identify approaches that work best for them.
- Develop the skills and confidence to become independent, lifelong learners.
- Understand the college accommodations process and how to advocate for support at the next level.
- Build the organization, motivation, work ethic, and positive mindset needed to thrive beyond Loyola.
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Who benefits from Murray Learning Services?
Generally, the greatest predictor of success at Loyola is motivation. Murray Learning Services is a tool that can enable motivated students with learning differences to achieve success at Loyola at levels commensurate with their aptitude. While this often requires extra time and extra effort, Murray students are represented in all levels of academic challenge within Loyola, including College Prep, Honors, and Advance Placement courses. The Murray student is responsible for completing the same rigorous course of study as all other Loyola students. The instruction and support found within Murray Services allows the student the opportunity to take part in the full range of extracurricular activities offered at Loyola, creating a well-rounded and fully engaged young man.
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