Resource Services​​

Berean Academy’s Resource Services provides aid to students in reaching their fullest academic potential in a prayerful, positive, and caring environment. Berean Academy’s Resource Services is staffed by trained and certified educators in the fields of Alphabetic Phonics and Take Flight. The Resource Services serves as a vehicle for communication, support, and advocacy for parents of children with learning differences. Continued education of different learning styles and gifts for parents, teachers, and students is an ongoing role of Resource Services. “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.” (Romans 12:6 NIV)

 

Services Currently Offered on Campus

 

Multi-tiered System of Supports: (Elementary level)

1. ​​​Tier 1: General instruction in the classroom

2. Tier 2: WIN Program (What I Need) - small group instruction, targeted assistance in the classroom, brief pull-outs for testing, memorization help, and documented progress.  This is a fee-based program.

3. Tier 3: Enrichment Program - one-on-one or small group instruction provided by the Resource department, including Alphabetic Phonics, Take Flight, Multisensory Reading, Spelling, and Math classes. These classes are fee-based.​​

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Alphabetic Phonics: for individuals who have a language-based learning difference, Orton-Gillingham-based curriculum (one-on-one support, targets K-8th grade

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Take Flight: small group pull-out support for students with a language-based learning difference (grades 2-3).

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Multisensory Reading and Spelling: one-on-one or small group pull-out class designed to improve reading and spelling skills by engaging the multiple senses (targets 4th and 5th graders).

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Multisensory Math: one-on-one or small group pull-out class. Math-U-See is for grades K–12 and uses a hands-on, student-paced approach to help students understand math concepts in an easier way.

 

Speech Therapy: (Serving students in grades PK-12) 

Speech therapy is delivered by an outside contractor and via the Butler County Interlocal.  These services are provided to students with deficits in one or more areas: speech articulation, speech motor planning, receptive language (processing and comprehending verbal or written language), and expressive language (expressing thoughts and ideas verbally or in writing). With parent permission, FREE speech and language screenings are administered in the fall for all students in preschool through kindergarten by a contracted speech-language pathologist. Screenings will be administered for all other grades upon parent or teacher referral or for parent/teacher referrals.  Students receive speech services on-site, and sessions may be conducted individually or in small groups when appropriate. Pull-out times will be arranged between the therapist and the teacher.

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Math Tutoring: (Secondary level)

Mrs. Miller offers math tutoring sessions for secondary-level students needing extra assistance. (Fee-based)

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Testing accommodations (Secondary level)

The Resource Services provides testing accommodations for students who have an Accommodation Plan.  This may include offering a quiet space for testing, oral testing, and guidance in reading and understanding instructions on tests.