At Lakeland Christian School, we recognize that students have different academic needs and often learn at different paces. Mild learning disabilities and/or attention issues can be frustrating and discouraging for students. Through the Special Programs/Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department, LCS seeks to assist these students.
The ESE program is designed to provide a resource setting for students with mild disabilities who can mainstream into the regular classroom. Students in kindergarten through twelfth grade can benefit from these services.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Information about Elementary Special Programs coming soon
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL PROGRAMS
1 – The student needs an IEP or 504 Plan due to a disability and/or documented diagnosis. Students will be assigned to a regular study hall. Special Programs staff will provide an initial consultation with classroom teachers to ensure individual accommodations and provide ongoing support for implementing services in the general classroom setting. Parents may request a consultation with SP staff, but it is not required.
2 – The student will receive academic monitoring as needed and may check with Special Programs on a prearranged basis for organizational help or test accommodations.
3 – The students will participate in a daily supported study hall to receive guidance on tasks assigned in the general classroom setting and to learn organizational strategies/study skills. An annual staffing will be held regarding student’s academic needs.
4 – The student will receive re-teaching of material covered in the general classroom setting and be provided supplemental skill-building reinforcement.
5 – The student will participate in two daily supported study halls for intensive direct instruction when the psychological profile contains social, behavioral, and/or academic concerns requiring consistent consultation with staff to accommodate specific needs.
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL PROGRAMS
1 – The student needs an IEP or 504 Plan due to a disability and/or documented diagnosis. Students will be assigned to a regular study hall. Special Programs staff will provide an initial consultation with classroom teachers to ensure individual accommodations and provide ongoing support for implementing services in the general classroom setting. College Board/ACT accommodation request may be submitted by the SP Department. Parents may request a consultation with SP staff, but it is not required.
2 – The student will receive academic monitoring as needed and may check with Special Programs on a prearranged basis for organizational help or test accommodations. Standardized testing may be administered by SP staff.
3 – The student will participate in a daily supported study hall to receive accountability support for daily/weekly organization and task/test completion. An annual staffing will be held regarding student’s academic needs. Administration of semester exams will be coordinated by SP staff.
4 – The student will receive re-teaching of material covered in the general classroom setting.
5 – The student will receive intensive academic support when the psychological profile contains social, behavioral, and/or academic concerns requiring consistent consultation with staff to accommodate specific needs. Ongoing outside resources may be necessary for success at this level.