At Archbishop Riordan High School, we appreciate and celebrate the diversity of learning styles. Since 1994, the Resource Specialist Program (RSP) has served students with diagnosed mild to moderate learning disabilities, helping them succeed in Riordan's rigorous college-prep curriculum and prepare for academic careers beyond high school. For close to three decades, the program has been a national model for students with learning differences. In addition to developing individual strategies for academic success, the program uniquely teaches students to become advocates for themselves in the classroom, among their peers, and in the community. Receiving support from the RSP is just one aspect of a student's Riordan experience, which is also filled with athletics, activities, community service opportunities, and friendships. This college-style drop in support program is designed for students with strong advocacy skills. The goal is for all students, regardless of what tier they start in, to move to Tier 1 before graduation.