King David, reflecting on how God created him, wrote, “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made, wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” - Psalm 139:14
Providence Christian School is a ministry to the whole family. The Student Learning Services program is here to support our existing students who struggle with learning differences, require additional review, or a different approach to understanding and learning the objectives designed for students at PCS. Learning differences are the unique and individual ways in which some people process information. Students who benefit from these services have an up-to-date diagnosis of a learning disability/difference, which has been completed by a certified professional (psychologist, diagnostician, or doctor). Examples of learning differences may include dyslexia or other language or auditory processing disorders.
Our goal is to support our families with students who experience learning differences, providing them with the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and in life. We desire to come alongside our students to help them discover how they are “fearfully and wonderfully made” and become all that God calls them to be. There are challenges and beauty in helping our students, and this initiative is something we will strive for, by God’s grace.
We, by faith and with hope, believe that the love of Christ is compelling us to move into the next phase of Student Learning Services at PCS. Providence is seeking a director who can continue to establish frameworks and guidelines, and, perhaps most importantly, create a collaborative approach for serving these students, engaging with Providence parents, and helping our entire student population understand how this aligns with their biblical worldview and classical Christian education.
Student Learning Services Highlights
- A Student Learning Services Director will lead and oversee comprehensive learning support services across divisions, while maintaining an active role working directly with students.
- Students involved in Learning Services will have the opportunity to receive one-on-one or small group instruction, which allows the instructor to reteach using a different approach or provide a more intensive review of the material covered in class.
- Learning Service instructors can utilize a variety of multisensory tools to support students' learning.
The Parable of the Lost Sheep reminds us of the value God puts on the one, the value connected to Him, and the value attached to His flock. The ninety-nine become richer when the one is included and cared for in the flock, thus allowing our entire student body to experience the fullness of God’s kingdom.
"When we received our child's diagnosis, we felt terrified and alone. If we would have had to leave PCS, our family would've felt even more isolated. Thanks to PCS and their desire to minister to the whole family, we were able to keep our child at the school we know and love. With SLS, she was given the extra help she needed, but most importantly, she was given love, hope, encouragement, and understanding, which she needed as much as the academic assistance!"
"Student Learning Services has been a true blessing in Madison's life. It gave her the tools to overcome the challenges of dyslexia and, most importantly, helped her grow in confidence - a gift we believe came through God's grace. We are deeply thankful to Providence for providing this incredible support and for the lasting impact it has had on her journey."
