turning obstacles into opportunities
Resources Offered
The RLC provides specialized small group instruction for students who require extra support to achieve grade level proficiency or who thrive in a small group setting with a teacher specializing in learning disabilities. Subjects offered are Resource Math and Resource English. Additional subjects are considered as the need arises. These classes take place during the regularly scheduled grade level classes in those subjects. Students may take up to four resource classes while completing the remainder of the academic requirements during high school years and receive a general diploma. Students must also receive at least a thirteen composite score on the ACT.
Determination of Eligibility
New students who wish to be considered for enrollment in the RLC must provide a current IEP, 504 Plan, or a current psycho-educational testing documentation. All documentation must be dated within the last three years. The Resource Director reviews the documentation then determines if there is an opening for new students. If an opening is available, the administrator contacts parents/guardians to set up a meeting to discuss the program and documentation. An Individualized Service Plan (ISP) is written for students enrolled in the RLC. An ISP is not automatically written for a student who previously had an IEP 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. For base level services a student may be found eligible if they have a current 504 plan through the public school system they are coming from. For a student to be qualified for a higher level of services the student must have a full scale IQ and full academic testing from an educational psychologist, or a full evaluation from the public school system to which they are assigned.
Current students of FCA who are struggling to perform at grade level in core classes may be considered for enrollment in the RLC. A meeting is be held amongst the parents/guardians, teacher, Resource Director, and administrator to discuss possible interventions and the initial referral process. Students must be evaluated by an outside licensed educational psychologist for IQ and achievement testing or through the Public School System. The test results determine whether or not it is appropriate to place the student the RLC. Current FCA students are required to have an IEP through the Public School System to be eligible for the program. To obtain an IEP, parents/guardians must contact the Public School System within the county in which they live.
Megan Handler
Resource Director
“The goal of the program is to encourage and come alongside students who may become frustrated with learning by helping them discover their true potential. Students will gain confidence and independence in the classroom and develop a strong foundation in the Gospel.”
MAT in Special Education from Liberty University | 9 years teaching Experience in Special Education | 2 years teaching Experience at FCA
