Educational Support Services FAQ
“Who is eligible for the program?“
- Current students who are struggling academically and recommended by a teacher, parent, or administrator.
- Students with a current educational-psychological test on file with CCS stating the student needs classroom accommodations to achieve academic success.
- Students new to CCS with current educational-psychological testing who require tutoring as a part of their admissions process.
- Current students whose re-enrollment requirement is to receive on-site tutoring.
“Is there anyone that may not be served at CCS?”
We are not equipped to serve students who have learning differences due to significant emotional, social, or behavioral issues, nor can we accommodate students who need an extremely small classroom to be academically successful. Students need to have the IQ potential to successfully master a college-preparatory curriculum.
We are not equipped to serve students who have learning differences due to significant emotional, social, or behavioral issues, nor can we accommodate students who need an extremely small classroom to be academically successful. Students need to have the IQ potential to successfully master a college-preparatory curriculum.
“What reading services are available?”
Our Reading Specialists Ellen Callen and Krissy Bennett provide diagnostic, prescriptive and evaluative reading services for students referred to Educational Support Services. CCS students benefit from their expertise as they work with them individually using the Barton Reading and Spelling Program as certified specialists. Our goal is to prepare students for the higher level reading and comprehension skills they will face in middle school and high school.
Our Reading Specialists Ellen Callen and Krissy Bennett provide diagnostic, prescriptive and evaluative reading services for students referred to Educational Support Services. CCS students benefit from their expertise as they work with them individually using the Barton Reading and Spelling Program as certified specialists. Our goal is to prepare students for the higher level reading and comprehension skills they will face in middle school and high school.
“What is an Individualized Learning Plan or 504 Plan?”
The Educational Support Services Coordinator utilizes a variety of data from testing and feedback from parents and teachers to write an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) for the classroom. An ILP meeting is scheduled to review the plan. The student’s parents, teachers, and the Educational Support Services Coordinator review the document and discuss academic support for the student. Throughout the year the Educational Support Services Coordinator continues to assist the classroom teachers in implementing and monitoring the plan.
The Educational Support Services Coordinator utilizes a variety of data from testing and feedback from parents and teachers to write an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) for the classroom. An ILP meeting is scheduled to review the plan. The student’s parents, teachers, and the Educational Support Services Coordinator review the document and discuss academic support for the student. Throughout the year the Educational Support Services Coordinator continues to assist the classroom teachers in implementing and monitoring the plan.
“Does my student qualify for accommodations on the SAT or ACT?”
The SAT/ACT college testing boards make their own decisions on whether a student may receive testing accommodations. Two weeks are needed to complete the application process for accommodations on the SAT or ACT. Applications must be submitted to the college testing boards for review seven weeks prior to testing. The Educational Support Services Coordinator works with the CCS College guidance counselor to assist parents in submitting testing accommodations requests
The SAT/ACT college testing boards make their own decisions on whether a student may receive testing accommodations. Two weeks are needed to complete the application process for accommodations on the SAT or ACT. Applications must be submitted to the college testing boards for review seven weeks prior to testing. The Educational Support Services Coordinator works with the CCS College guidance counselor to assist parents in submitting testing accommodations requests
“Is there an extra cost for Educational Support Services?“
Individualized Learning Plans may be developed at no cost. Payment of tutoring services are the responsibility of the parents in addition to regular tuition payments.
Individualized Learning Plans may be developed at no cost. Payment of tutoring services are the responsibility of the parents in addition to regular tuition payments.
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General Tutoring
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Twice a week
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25min sessions
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$100/month
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Intensive Tutoring
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Twice a week
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45min sessions
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$240/month
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Sickness, vacation, and monthly calendar differences have already been calculated in the cost of tutoring. Reductions are not provided throughout the year.
“What documentation is provided?“
Students assigned to one of these three programs will have a school-generated and reviewed Individualized Learning Plan (ILP). The ILP summarizes the student's strengths and weaknesses. Long-term goals and short-term objectives for deficit areas are created with input from the ILP team. The ILP may also specify the classroom and testing modifications necessary for student success.
Students assigned to one of these three programs will have a school-generated and reviewed Individualized Learning Plan (ILP). The ILP summarizes the student's strengths and weaknesses. Long-term goals and short-term objectives for deficit areas are created with input from the ILP team. The ILP may also specify the classroom and testing modifications necessary for student success.
“How many instructors do Educational Support Services utilize?“
Educational Support Services is comprised of multiple instructors and a coordinator. Instructors providing intensive tutoring are certified in their division of instruction, and instructors providing general tutoring have met the initial and ongoing requirements of the Educational Support Services program. The coordinator oversees the program, reads testing results, writes accommodation plans, meets with parents and outside professionals, is the liaison for the division administrators, conferences with teachers, administers testing, researches, and chooses educational materials for the Educational Support Services program, observes students, stays abreast of current special education law, and offers classroom teacher support and education for students who learn differently.
Educational Support Services is comprised of multiple instructors and a coordinator. Instructors providing intensive tutoring are certified in their division of instruction, and instructors providing general tutoring have met the initial and ongoing requirements of the Educational Support Services program. The coordinator oversees the program, reads testing results, writes accommodation plans, meets with parents and outside professionals, is the liaison for the division administrators, conferences with teachers, administers testing, researches, and chooses educational materials for the Educational Support Services program, observes students, stays abreast of current special education law, and offers classroom teacher support and education for students who learn differently.
“Does Educational Support Services create and monitor IEPs?“
As in any private school setting, Crosshill Christian School is not required to develop or follow Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs). Still, in partnership with Cascade School District, initial IEP testing and limited intervention services can be coordinated. We also are willing to consult with educational specialists, psychologists, or other professionals upon parental request. Our desire is to work effectively with parents, teachers and outside sources, in order to provide the best possible learning opportunity for each student.
As in any private school setting, Crosshill Christian School is not required to develop or follow Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs). Still, in partnership with Cascade School District, initial IEP testing and limited intervention services can be coordinated. We also are willing to consult with educational specialists, psychologists, or other professionals upon parental request. Our desire is to work effectively with parents, teachers and outside sources, in order to provide the best possible learning opportunity for each student.
“What are the expectations of the classroom teachers?“
CCS Teachers continue to receive training and are encouraged to differentiate lessons in their classrooms for students who have different learning styles or who are at different academic levels. Educational Support Services personnel work with teachers to find ways to meet the needs of exceptional students in the classroom.
CCS Teachers continue to receive training and are encouraged to differentiate lessons in their classrooms for students who have different learning styles or who are at different academic levels. Educational Support Services personnel work with teachers to find ways to meet the needs of exceptional students in the classroom.
“What is an accommodation?“
An accommodation is a change in the way a regular teacher presents information, assesses students, and/or requires a student to practice skills. The purpose of the accommodation is to help a student overcome or work around a learning style not typically celebrated in a traditional classroom setting. In many situations, teachers will automatically accommodate for the needs of students. For learning that requires significant changes, an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is developed to remind the teacher of specific accommodations.
An accommodation is a change in the way a regular teacher presents information, assesses students, and/or requires a student to practice skills. The purpose of the accommodation is to help a student overcome or work around a learning style not typically celebrated in a traditional classroom setting. In many situations, teachers will automatically accommodate for the needs of students. For learning that requires significant changes, an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is developed to remind the teacher of specific accommodations.
“What is modification?“
A modification is a change in what is being taught to or expected from the student. The most significant difference between a modification and accommodation is that modifications reduce learning expectations and will result in the student receiving a modified diploma (high school only).
A modification is a change in what is being taught to or expected from the student. The most significant difference between a modification and accommodation is that modifications reduce learning expectations and will result in the student receiving a modified diploma (high school only).
