Overview

At Little Rock Christian Academy we believe each student is uniquely created by God.  This belief informs all that we do in our distinct environment for learning.   1 Peter 4:10 illuminates our calling: “As each has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”

These special gifts -  age, gender, ethnicity, interests, learning style preferences, developmental stages, experiences, family make-up, genetic composition, and talents  - demand a special way of teaching and we humbly accept this challenge each day in each class at LRCA.

Currently we respond to the uniqueness’ of our students through:

• leveled classes in specific subjects
• varied strategies and formats of instruction and assessment used by classroom teachers
• in class and out of class one-on-one and small group work with Learning Services professionals
• out of class experiences of interest through clubs, organizations
  and activities  

Further LRCA Learner Services information is available by clicking the appropriate links above or by contacting  me.  Should concerns arise in which we would recommend academic or psychological testing, or more intensive tutoring, we will provide families with contact information for the appropriate professionals or services.  

 

Elementary School

Elementary School Learner Services exists to respond to the needs of LRCA K-5th grade students to enable them to reach their learning potentials.  In-class and out-of-class small group and one-on-one responses are offered by skilled professionals for students who would best benefit as determined by teachers, families and learning professionals.

Learner Services referral/admission process:

1. LRCA K – 5th grade teachers and families refer LRCA students using Academic Support Referral Form to director of Learner Services for Learner Services based on determined goals to maximize learning potential.
2. Decisions regarding appropriate responses to the needs of the learner will be made by teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, Learner Services professionals, and principal if necessary. 
3. Teacher and family-student will be notified with Plan of Response by director of Learner Services within 7 days of original referral. 
4. Learner Services professionals will document responses to and progress of reaching goals during service and communicate these during formative and summative conferences with teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, and Learner Services professionals. 
5. Decisions regarding continuation of Learner Services will be based on students’ progression toward goals in determined time allotments and made by teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, Learner Services professionals, and principal if necessary.    

Learner Services Referral Form | Family Survey | Plan of Response

Elementary  Learning  Services  Fees  for  2009‐2010:  

• 1  weekly  meeting  with  member(s)  of  the  Learner  Services  team  outside  of  regular  classroom;  consultations  with  teacher,  family  as  needed  =  $65  per  month.  
• 2‐3  weekly  meetings  with  member(s)  of  the  Learner  Services  team  outside  of  regular  classroom;  consultations  with  teacher,  family  as  needed=  $80  per  month.  
• 4‐5  weekly  meetings  with  member(s)  of  the  Learner  Services  team  outside  of  regular  classroom;  consultations  with  teacher,  family  as  needed  =  $100  per  month.  
• Daily,  ongoing,  documented  with‐in  class  support  or  challenge  for  identified  students;  consultations  with  teacher,  family  as  needed  =  $50  per  month.  
• Study  Skills  assessment  and  weekly  training;  consultations  with  teacher,  family  as  needed  =  $50  per  month  (available  to  4th  and  5th  graders  only).  

 

Middle School Learner  Services

Our goal in LRCA Upper School 6-8th grade Learner Services is to help students understand who they are and progress as learners Learner Services professionals will provide the skills and strategies necessary to best respond to selected students.  Services include during or out of class experiences through small group or individual sessions so that each student can reach full learning potential.

Learner Services referral/admission process:

1. LRCA 6th-8th grade teachers and families refer LRCA students Learner Services Referral Form to director of Learner Services based on determined goals to maximize learning potential.   
2. Decisions regarding appropriate responses to the needs of the learner will be made by teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, Learner Services professionals, and principal if necessary. 
3. Teacher and family-student will be notified with Plan of Response by director of Learner Services within 7 days of original referral. 
4. Learner Services professionals will document responses to and progress of reaching goals during service and communicate these during formative and summative conferences with teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, and Academic Support professionals. 
5. Decisions regarding continuation of  Learner Services will be based on students’ progression toward goals in determined time allotments and made by teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, Learner Services professionals, and principal if necessary.    

Learner Services Referral Form | Family Survey | Plan of Response

Upper School Learner Services - 6-8th grade fees  for  2009‐2010:   

• 1  weekly  meeting  with  member(s)  of  the  Learner  Services  team  outside  of  regular  classroom;  consultations  with  teachers,  family  as  needed  =  $65  per  month.  
• 2‐3  weekly  meetings  with  member(s)  of  the  Learner  Services  team  outside  of  regular  classroom;  consultations  with  teachers,  family  as  needed  =  $80  per  month.  
• 4‐5  weekly  meetings  with  member(s)  of  the  Learner  Services  team  outside  of  regular  classroom;  consultations  with  teachers,  family  as  needed  =  $100  per  month.  
• Study  Skills  assessment  and  weekly  training;  consultations  with  teachers,  family  as  needed  =  $50  per  month.

 

High School Learner  Services

LRCA Learner Services for Upper School 9th-12th grade involves opportunities for students to receive one-on-one support from Learner Services professionals on assignments and tests in a distraction-free environment.   Additional tutoring by teachers and Learner Services professional are also available and are scheduled individually.  

Learner Services referral/admission process:

1. LRCA 9-12th grade teachers and families refer LRCA students using Academic Support Referral Form to director of Learner Services for Academic Support services based on determined goals to maximize learning potential.  Students may self-refer by contacting Learner Services professional or director of Learner Services. 
2. Decisions regarding appropriate responses to the needs of the learner will be made by teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, Learner Services professional, and principal if necessary. 
3. Teacher and family-student will be notified with Plan of Response if necessary by director of Learner Services within 7 days of original referral.
4. Learner Services professional will document responses to and progress of reaching goals during service and communicate these during formative and summative conferences with teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, and Learner Services professional. 
5. Decisions regarding continuation of Learner Services will be based on students’ progression toward goals in determined time allotments and made by teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, Learner Services professional, and principal if necessary.   

Upper School 9-12th grade Learning  Services  Fees  for  2009‐2010:  

• Distraction‐free  testing  or  assignment  setting  and  management,  consultations  with  teacher  re:  appropriate  responses  =  $50  per  month.  
• Distraction‐free‐testing  or  assignment  setting  and  management;  individual  testing  responses  or  support;  assignment  support;  consultations  with  teacher  re:  appropriate  responses;  consultations  with  tutor(s);  teacher,  family,  Learning  Services  Team  conferences  as  needed  =  $100  per  month.
• Study  Skills  assessment  and  weekly  training;  consultations  with  teachers,  family  as  needed  =  $50  per  month.  

Learner Services Referral Form

ACT and College Board's Guidelines for Testing Accommodations

ACT Testing Accommodations Consent Form

College Board Testing Accommodations Consent Form

 

Testing

Comprehensive educational/learning evaluations are now available to enrolled LRCA students.  Our Learner Services team, along with contracted professionals, offer educational examinations, diagnostic evaluations, written reports, consultations and conferences for students who have been referred for evaluations or need reevaluations of previous psychological or educational examinations.  We believe this service offered “in-house” will allow critical insights for appropriate responses, including classroom teacher/setting, into how individual students, uniquely created by God with differences that are viewed as gifts, can reach maximum potential. 
Comprehensive evaluation includes testing/analysis in this areas:

• Intelligence
• Achievement
• Auditory discrimination/processing
• Speech/language, articulation, voice, fluency
• Reading – phonemic awareness, word recognition, silent and oral reading fluency, decoding, vocabulary and comprehension
• Cognitive/executive skills
• Visual perceptual/visual motor/processing
• Sensory processing
• Motor planning
• Handwriting
• Behavior

Comprehensive evaluation fee - $800.00 includes full examination, consultations, written report, and one conference with family (and student when appropriate), classroom teacher(s) as appropriate, and Learner Services Team.

Partial evaluations or reevaluations fees would be prorated and determined on an individual basis.

Please contact Dr. Margo Turner for more information or scheduling.