The Learning Assistance Teacher (LAT) assists classroom teachers in planning and implementing programs for students with specific needs within the regular classroom. These may be students who are experiencing difficulty in a particular subject area or those who required an extension beyond the regular curriculum. The LAT assists teachers with detailed assessment of students and communicates the necessary information to teachers, parents, administrators, and to the student, if appropriate. Communication generally takes place at a meeting of the School Based Team which consists of the LAT, an administrator, the classroom teacher, and the parents. The LAT coordinates information between school, Student Support Services personnel, outside agencies, and other community programs. The objective of learning assistance is to help each student perform to his/her learning potential within the classroom setting.