Special Needs and
Resource Program 
Faith Christian School has had a vision for many years to provide Christian education for children with special needs. As a private school, Faith does not receive government funding for special needs programs. However, it is our desire--and we believe God's desire--to reach out and serve all the children that we can, including those with learning challenges. Of course, we are not able to service every child with special needs due to limitations on our finances, expertise, size, facilities, etc., but we have expanded the scope of those we can serve.
Mrs. Sandy Schaumburg is heading up the special needs and resource program. She has a degree in elementary education (K-8) with a minor in special education (K-12). With over ten years of teaching experiences in both public and Christian schools, she loves children and feels called by the Lord to serve Him in this area. It is her desire to help each student reach his or her potential.
The program structure will depend on the students and their needs. It is also dependent on the number of students enrolled as full-time or part-time. We tailor our program to the individual students who enroll. It is a team effort. We get input from parents, teachers, and previous testing, and use assessment tools to help us design an appropriate curriculum. Schedules are coordinated with the elementary and secondary faculty to ensure the amount of classroom time that is appropriate. The amount of time spent in the resource room will vary for each student. One student might need assistance in a particular subject area, while the resource room may be the primary source of another child's instruction. We want them to have the individual attention they need, but also offer as much interaction with peers as possible.
We look forward to what God has in store for us now as we endeavor to meet the needs of even more families in the East Valley. We would count it a privilege to partner with you in providing a Christian education for your child if the Lord leads you in our direction. May the Lord guide you in your decision-making regarding this important part of your child's life.
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