LDA Minnesota’s Learning Connections program provides academic support through small group instruction. We partner with Minneapolis and St. Paul schools, focusing in helping students who currently are performing below grade level. Our specially trained teachers provide intensive intervention instruction to students in grades Kindergarten through 12 in reading, writing, math, and the development of English for bilingual students.


LDA’s licensed teachers have experience working with students needing intense instructional support. Our teachers work with students in small groups, 4 to 5 days per week. Evidence-based curriculum is used and instruction tailored (or individualized) to meet each student’s needs. Student progress is formally assessed every two weeks to help LDA teachers track the students’ growth and to modify instruction when needed. Tracking student performance is also used to determine when students are ready to “graduate” from the program.

Our parters for the 2021-2022 school year include: DeLaSalle High School, St. Peter Claver, Community of Saints, Risen Christ School, Magnuson Christian School and Frassati Catholic Academy.

Read stories about our amazing Learning Connections students!

Are you a teacher looking for a job working with small groups?  Our Learning Connections teaching team is always looking for experienced interventionists!  Email us at hr@ldaminnesota.org to inquire about our current positions or check our job postings.