Pathways to Learning
Mission Statement
With the knowledge of God’s Love and the desire that God’s love be revealed through our ministry, St. John’s Lutheran School’s Pathways to Learning Program serves to enable children with special learning needs to receive a Christian education, in a caring, compassionate environment.
School and Community / Public Organizations
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To assist teachers in understanding and providing instruction for children with special learning needs
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To serve as advocates for children and families in the classroom and with community and public agencies
A special learning needs child is one who:
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Has been diagnosed with a specific learning disability
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Has difficulty processing information (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, language, attention)
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Is affected by a learning difficulty or attention disorder
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Does not meet the eligibility as a student with a learning disability due to cognitive restraints, but needs additional academic support which cannot be met on a daily basis in the classroom
Common Goals for Children
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To assist children in learning about Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
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To offer small group assistance, as appropriate, to benefit from the educational process
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To educate children in the most appropriate environment possible with the least amount of restrictions
Families
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To support parents as partners in a Christ-centered educational process.
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To provide families information and resources in order to understand and recognize the special learning needs of their children.