Step Up For Kids Providers
Developing Minds is proud to be an approved Step Up For Students provider. Eligible families may use their scholarship funds to access our academic intervention services, making high-quality, evidence-based support more accessible for students with diverse learning needs.
Academic Intervention Services
Our Intervention Services provide expert-driven, research-based support for children with learning differences, academic challenges, and developmental needs.
We offer 1-on-1 and group sessions in the afternoons to ensure every child has access to high-quality intervention.
Afternoon Therapy/Intervention Sessions: Monday - Friday | 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Our Services
How Our Services Work
Available Monday - Friday | 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Individualized or group learning plans
Learning specialists provide 1-on-1 or small group support as needed.
Children receive individualized learning plans and progress monitoring.
1-on-1 Sessions – Personalized, evidence-based intervention.
Specialized Reading & Learning Classes – Focused support for reading, writing, and executive functions.
Whether your child needs extra help with reading, writing, math, focus, or speech and language development, we’re here to support them.
How Our Intervention Process Works
Academic intervention is different from traditional tutoring. While tutoring typically focuses on reviewing schoolwork or helping students complete assignments, intervention is designed to identify and remediate the underlying skills that are impacting learning.
At Developing Minds, our specialists use evidence-based instructional practices to target the root causes of academic difficulties, helping students develop the foundational skills needed for lasting success. Every intervention is individualized, goal-driven, and built around a collaborative partnership between specialists and families.
Dominique Jones, M.S., CCC-SLP Noonie and Bubs Pediatric Therapy
Director of Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy Services and Speech Pathologist
Dominique Jones is a Board Certified Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with over a decade of experience supporting children from infancy to young adulthood, in various setting including private practice, public, charter and private schools. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University. Dominique holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is licensed in Florida.
Step 1 | Comprehensive Screening & Review
We begin with an individualized screening to assess your child's current skills. Families are encouraged to share previous evaluations, school reports, and relevant documentation to provide a complete understanding of the student's learning profile.
Step 2 | Student Intervention Plan (SIP)
Using the screening results, observations, and available documentation, our team develops a personalized Student Intervention Plan (SIP) outlining targeted goals, instructional priorities, and recommended intervention strategies.
Step 3 | Family Conference
We meet with the family to review the Student Intervention Plan, establish measurable goals, answer questions, and ensure everyone understands the intervention process and expectations.
Step 4 | Intervention Begins
Students participate in individualized or small-group intervention sessions using research-based programs and evidence-based instructional practices designed to build the specific skills identified in their plan.
Step 5 | Ongoing Progress Monitoring
Intervention is an ongoing partnership. Families receive regular communication, and formal progress reviews are conducted each bimester to evaluate growth, adjust goals when needed, and ensure students continue making meaningful progress.
Dominique Jones, M.S., CCC-SLP Noonie and Bubs Pediatric Therapy
Director of Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy Services and Speech Pathologist
Dominique Jones is a Board Certified Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with over a decade of experience supporting children from infancy to young adulthood, in various setting including private practice, public, charter and private schools. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University. Dominique holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is licensed in Florida.
Expert-Led Intervention by the Developing Minds Team
A collaborative approach to support every child's unique learning journey.
At Developing Minds, intervention is never left to chance. Every session is led by experienced specialists with extensive training in their areas of expertise and is delivered within the Developing Minds Intervention Framework. Under the direct pedagogical leadership and ongoing supervision of Mariana Carazo, our team follows evidence-based practices, ensuring consistency, quality, and individualized support for every learner.
Dominique Jones, M.S., CCC-SLP Noonie and Bubs Pediatric Therapy
Director of Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy Services and Speech Pathologist
Dominique Jones is a Board Certified Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with over a decade of experience supporting children from infancy to young adulthood, in various setting including private practice, public, charter and private schools. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University. Dominique holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is licensed in Florida.
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