WELCOME TO THE FCA
RESOURCE LEARNING CENTER
In the heart of our Christian school, the Resource Learning Center provides a warm and welcoming space where students who have a documented intellectual disability, processing deficit, developmental disability, or ADD/ADHD can deepen their understanding and grow as learners. Guided by faith and a commitment to academic excellence, our dedicated staff offers individualized support, fostering a love of knowledge while strengthening essential skills. Whether it’s conquering a challenging concept or refining study habits, the Resource Learning Center at Faith Christian Academy in Goldsboro, NC aims to equip students with the tools and strategies needed to succeed, all within a framework that reinforces their faith and God-given potential. Modifications and accommodations are based upon the student’s diagnosis along with proper documentation from the physician, psychologist, or psychiatrist.
TURNING OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS
Areas of Eligibility
A specific learning disability is defined as a significant discrepancy between ability (IQ) and achievement in one or more of the following academic areas:
Oral Expression | Listening Comprehension | Written Expression | Basic Reading Skills | Reading Comprehension | Mathematic Calculation | Mathematic Reasoning
Determination of Eligibility
NEW STUDENTS: Students who are applying to FCA for the first time and wish to be considered for enrollment in the Resource Learning Center must provide a current IEP and/or current psycho-educational testing documentation. The documentation must be dated within the last three years. The Resource Director will review those records. It will then be determined by the Resource Director if there is an opening for the student. If an opening is available, the Administrator will contact the parents to set up a meeting to discuss the program and documentation. Please note an IEP is not automatically written for a new student of FCA if the student previously had an IEP written at a public school. Public schools write IEPs for many disabilities that FCA is not equipped to accommodate, and public schools do not require testing for determination.
CURRENT STUDENTS: Students who are currently enrolled at FCA that are struggling to preform at grade level in core classes may be considered for enrollment in the Resource Learning Center. A meeting will be held amongst the student’s parents and teacher and the Resource Director and Administrator to discuss possible interventions and the initial referral process. The student will then be evaluated by an outside licensed educational psychologist for IQ and achievement testing. The test results will determine whether or not it is appropriate to place the student in a higher level of the Resource Learning Center.
Resources Offered
The Resource Learning Center offers small group classes for students in K5 – 12th grade who need additional help catching up to grade level or who would benefit from the small group environment with a teacher who specializes in teaching students with learning disabilities. Subjects offered are Resource Math and Resource English. Additional subjects may be considered as the need arises. These classes will take place during the regularly scheduled grade level classes in those subjects. A student may take up to four resource classes while completing the remainder of the academic requirements during their high school years and receive a general diploma. These students must also receive at least a thirteen composite score on the ACT.
Fees & Services
BASE FEE $500 | EXTENDED FEE $1,000 | 1 RESOURCE ADVANCED FEE $1,250 | 2 RESOURCES ADVANCED FEE $2,000
BASE SERVICES: Creation and/or implementation of the IEP, annual IEP review and revision, selection and coordination of classroom modifications and accommodations, classroom observation and ongoing monitoring of student progress, consultation with parents and teachers.
EXTENDED SERVICES: In addition to basic services, extended testing time, separate testing in a quiet room, oral versus written testing, and remedial or tutorial time for those who need extra help to maintain grade level achievement.
ADVANCED SERVICES: In addition to base and extended services, one-on-one teaching for one or two subjects.