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  2010 ‐2011:  

• 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.  

 

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  2010 ‐2011:   

• 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.

 

High School Learner  Services 2011-2012

LRCA Learner Services for Upper School 9th-12th grade involves opportunities for students diagnosed with specific learning/attention differences that require additional support outside of the regular classroom.  This service is available to students who have been approved by HS Learner Service professionals.  Services vary depending on individual students’ needs and could include support for organizational skills, assignment completion, and testing in a less distraction-free environment.   Additional tutoring by teachers or community professionals is also available and is scheduled individually by families.  

Learner Services referral/admission process:

1. LRCA 9-12th grade teachers and families refer LRCA students using Learner Service Referral Form to Director of Learner Services for services based on students’ learning needs.  Students may self-refer by contacting Learner Services professional or Director of Learner Services. 
2. If determined beneficial, accommodation plans will be made, and decisions regarding steps to meet the needs of the learner will be made by the teacher, family-student, Director of Learner Services, Learner Services professionals, and principal if necessary.
3. Teacher and family-student will be notified by Director of Learner Services.
4. Learner Services professionals will evaluate the accommodation plans periodically to determine if the needs of the students have changed and will communicate this with teachers, family-student, and the Director of Learner Services.
5. Decisions regarding continuation of Learner Services will be based on the students’ progression in Learner Services. Teachers, family, student, Director of Learner Services, Learner Services professionals, and principal may have input regarding continuation of services.     

Upper School 9-12th grade Learning  Services  Fees  for  2011 ‐2012:  

• Less distraction-free  testing  and/or  assignment  setting; organizational support;  small group testing; consultations  with  teachers ,parents, and tutors; conferences as needed =  $65  per  month.   
• Less distraction-free testing  and/or  assignment  setting;  organizational support; individual or small group  testing; extra assignment and/or testing support; consultations  with  teachers; consultations  with  tutor(s);  teacher,  family,  and Learning  Services  Team  conferences  as  needed  =  $125  per  month. 

Learner Services Referral Form

ACT and College Board's Requirements for Testing Accommodations

ACT Testing Accommodations Consent Form

College Board Testing Accommodations Consent Form

 

Testing

We are excited to offer 4 options of testing for LRCA students for whom we need to take a detailed look into their learning concerns. 

Option 1: 
Reading Skills Assessment is $30 for testing and conference with Learner Services team members and family.  The reading evaluation could involve assessment with any of these tests, depending on the needs of the student:

Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement Second Edition (KTEA II) is a comprehensive assessment that assesses: Reading; Letter & Word Recognition, Reading comprehension, Reading Fluency, Phonological Awareness, Decoding, Listening Comprehension, Spelling.  THE KTEA II also allows us to assess math: Concepts & Applications, Computation.

Gray Oral Reading Test (GORT) is a widely used normative assessment designed to evaluate a student’s oral reading abilities based on rate, accuracy, fluency(rate and accuracy combined).

Comprehensive Test Of Phonological Processing (CTOPP) is a comprehensive instrument designed to assess phonological awareness, phonological memory and rapid naming.

Option 2:
Cognitive Skills Assessment is $30 for testing and conference with Learner Services team members and family.  Cognitive skills testing helps identify any difficulties a student may be having with processing skills.  The PACE screening specifically evaluates the student’s attention, short-term memory, long-term retrieval, processing speed, sound blending, and visual and auditory processing.

Option 3:
Behavior Assessment is $30 for analysis of Conners’ 3 Behavior Scale and/or other behavior scales, determined by needs of student, and conference with Director of Learner Services and contracted educational examiner.

Option 4:
Comprehensive or partial educational testing/analysis by contracted educational examiner and Learning Services team members is $325 and includes testing/analysis in these areas:

• Intelligence
• Achievement
• Auditory discrimination/processing
• Reading – phonemic awareness, word recognition, silent and oral reading fluency, decoding, vocabulary and comprehension
• Behavior
• Cognitive/executive skills      
• Visual perceptual/visual motor/processing

In addition to the comprehensive evaluation further testing (and additional fees) may be necessary to determine differences related to:

• Sensory processing
• Motor planning
• Handwriting
• Speech/language, articulation, voice, fluency

The fees include 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 Andrea Trieschmann for more information or scheduling.