Nearly thirty years ago, a resource center was created with the purpose of helping students who do not speak English or Portuguese learn either or both languages. As the necessity of providing assistance to students with learning difficulties arose, the resource center expanded, creating the special needs department.

The resource center itself is divided into two departments: the special needs support and the language development support. The language development side simply teaches students the new language, while the special needs helps with matters such as taking tests.

When assisting students, teachers instruct them with basic words and, if needed, mimic in order to achieve a deeper understanding. Ms. Maia is the coordinator of the resource center and her job is to make sure everything is working and functioning properly.

The resource center creates a more developed and sophisticated environment for students and without it, OLM would not be fit to accept as many students as it does now.