Mission & PurposeThe Special Programs Department endeavors to meet the unique needs of students who have been professionally diagnosed with mild or moderate disabilities. Elementary students participate in a resource setting while secondary students may be served through a guided study hall on a periodic or daily basis.

Sharpening Minds, Shepherding HeartsLakeland Christian School is one of the nation’s premier private Christian schools. We strive to provide challenging academics, championship athletics and award-winning fine arts. Our primary distinction, though, is the Biblical worldview that permeates every facet of school life. LCS truly sharpens minds and shepherds hearts by offering a life-shaping education in the light of God’s Word.

ElementarySpecial ProgramsLakeland Christian SchoolUpdated May 2019

Mrs. Luci O’Byrnelobyrne@lcsonline.org

1111 Forest Park Street • Lakeland, FL 33803 863.688.2771 • www.lcsonline.org

Why LCS?

Costs of services are graduated based on the level of support required. A description of these levels can be found in this brochure. Billing levels and fees will be reassessed by the Special Programs staff during the school year to verify appropriate levels of support are provided.

Tuition & Fees

Elementary Services

The Elementary Special Programs department

provides support in a variety of ways. The Special Programs

staff will determine the appropriate level of support your child will need in order

to progress academically, socially and emotionally.

Speech and/or language services are available on the LCS campus through

a Polk County Schools provider. This therapy is f ree of charge to those students

who qualify by county guidelines. Students who

may not qualify are afforded the opportunity to access

private therapy for speech, language and occupational therapy on-campus during

the school day with a provider contracted with LCS.

Annual Special Programs Fees

Level 1 $500

Level 2 $1,250

Level 3 $2,500

Level 4 $3,500

Level 5 $4,500

The student needs a 504 plan and/or a speech/language service plan. An annual staffing will be held regarding student academic needs. Special Programs staff will consult with classroom teachers and therapy providers to ensure accommodations are provded in the general education setting. Special Programs staff will coordinate and monitor occupational therapy and speech services as needed. A transition plan will be created for students promoted from elementary to middle school.

The student will receive testing accommodations specific to the student’s need. Students in grades 4 and 5 will participate in a supported study hall two days per week to address organizational needs and to receive academic support with tasks assigned in the general education classroom.

Students in grades 4 and 5 will participate in a daily supported study hall to address organizational needs and to receive academic support with tasks assigned in the general education classroom.

The student will receive daily small group instruction in math OR reading.

The student will receive daily small group instruction in math AND reading.

Elementary Service Levels(Each level progression includes all services f rom previous levels.)

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The Special Programs Department may recommend testing for those students currently enrolled at LCS who manifest weak academic skills, issues with attention span or symptoms of a learning disability. Personnel in the department complete a review of the student’s academic history and receive feedback from current classroom teachers. After private testing is completed, parents will submit a copy of the report to the administrator or Special Programs staff. A meeting will then be arranged to discuss the results of the psychological evaluation, and recommendations for accommodations are reviewed with the parents. The Special Programs staff utilizes this information to determine placement at a level of support required to meet the needs of the student.

Full psychological testing is required for enrollment in Special Programs and must be current within three years.

An academic re-evaluation of students placed in Special Programs may be requested every three years to monitor progress, to evaluate continued need of services and to remain eligible for the program.

Program Referral, Testing and

Placement Procedures

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