Academics
Educational Therapy
 | Shades Mountain Christian School offers an educational therapy program
developed by the National
Institute for Learning Disabilities (NILD) for students who are
struggling with a learning difficulty. Although these students have
average to above average intelligence, they may experience significant
difficulties in listening, speaking, reading, writing, spelling,
reasoning, or mathematical skills. These students find that a few areas
of difficulty can have a devastating effect on their ability to learn,
making the educational process a frustration rather than an adventure.
The NILD educational therapy program utilizes a variety of academic and
perceptual techniques to address the students’ deficits and to develop
efficient, accurate thinking. As skills improve students are then able
to learn on their own and are free to use all their abilities to the
fullest. The goal of educational therapy is to equip students to succeed
in the classroom and in life as independent learners. SMCS also offers the Search and Teach program for all kindergarten students. It is an early intervention program developed to meet the educational needs of young students before they experience the frustration of learning failure. Search and Teach is a two-fold approach that provides us with an efficient and effective tool for catching learning deficits. With the proper intervention that this program provides, many students can be spared the consequences of learning disorders. If you have questions about our Educational Therapy program, including Search and Teach, please contact Mrs. Carolyn Gold, the Program Director. |