The Supplementary Learning Program consists of five different divisions:
Educational Therapy (National Institute for Learning Development) is designed for students (K-12) who are not achieving their academic potential due to difficulties in acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, reasoning, or mathematical abilities. Areas of weaknesses are identified through a battery of tests, educational and psychological. Emphasis is placed upon strengthening the identified areas of weakness in perception and cognition through individualized instruction. Students attend Educational Therapy three hours weekly. Parents are involved at home and work closely with the therapist. Students are usually enrolled a minimum of three to four years depending upon the severity of the deficits. Development of self-reliance and logical thinking in both academic and living situations is the ultimate objective. High school students receive ½ credit if enrolled in educational therapy two days a week for the year. If enrolled for three days a week for the year, one credit is issued.
Resource Program (Two Components)
Resource Program at Roanoke Valley Christian Schools provides help for students who need accommodations or modifications in the regular classroom. Students are seen by a resource teacher an average of 90 minutes per week. These sessions will be one-on-one as much as possible. Middle School students may be seen in groups of two or three.
Independent Resource is designed for the student who is experiencing difficulty in one or two areas. Independent Resource students may need accommodations in the regular classroom, such as: word banks added to tests, retests, more time for tests, or highlighted notes. Generally, the classroom teacher will be responsible for these accommodations. The assigned resource teacher will meet with the Independent Resource students weekly.
The classroom teacher refers students to the Resource Program when a weakness is discovered. The length of time spent in the Resource Program varies according to need (from one month to a full school year). Recommendations will be made throughout the school year.
Teachers on Call – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:50 – 8:15 a.m. (NO COST)
Tutoring Service. Upon request, several of the RVCS faculty tutor students. If interested, contact Rick Brown, Administrator, at 366-2432, ext. 119 or at rbrown@shenandoahbaptist.org .
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There is a fee for all divisions of the Supplementary Learning Program in addition to the regular tuition except for Teachers on Call. Students requiring both Educational Therapy and Resource Program will receive a reduced rate.