Discovery Program

Our Search and Teach program is designed to establish and implement a preventative therapeutic plan 
to target the needs of students in Kindergarten through first grade who are presenting specific learning 
deficiencies in various cognitive areas. We believe that early intervention is crucial in assisting students
to achieve their maximum academic potential. The students are evaluated using a specialized 
assessment tool which allows us to identify and implement individualized intervention. Fun and 
engaging activities are used which are specifically designed to target areas for growth.

Elementary Intervention Programs: Our reading and math Interventions are designed, using an array of 
strategies, including but not limited to hands-on learning, computer programs, and STEAM activities that 
would benefit each student’s unique needs. Our interventionist will assess and use existing data for each 
student to design an individualized plan that will facilitate the student and bridge academic gaps.

Our Educational Therapy program is designed to target cognitive vulnerabilities such as visual and 
auditory processing, working memory and fluid reasoning. We use a variety of research-based 
techniques, designed by the National Institute of Learning Development (NILD), to stretch and 
strengthen those deficit areas. Our team of therapists will review each student’s evaluation and 
determine which techniques would be most beneficial for targeting and addressing those specific needs. 
We believe that by equipping a student with the right tools for learning, they can and will become 
successful, independent, life-long learners.

The elementary DUAL programs combine the cognitive programs of Search & Teach or educational 
therapy with the elementary Interventions program.

The IGNITE program is an inclusive learning environment designed to equip learners with unique 
abilities in a fully emerged classroom setting. Students participating in IGNITE will receive instruction in 
math and English from a general education teacher and an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher, 
through the inclusion model. IGNITE students will be using on-grade level curriculum with the same 
accountability and academic rigor as their peers. Lessons will include teaching techniques that support 
students’ learning needs. Participants will be required to take one academic support elective as part of 
the program. The elective includes educational therapy as well as executive function coaching with 
academic enhancement.

“For this reason, I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you…” 2 Timothy 1:6

Academic Enhancement welcomes students of all aptitudes, including but not limited to students 
enrolled in AP/honors classes and students with unique abilities. Our executive functioning coaches use 
academic content to guide students with the implementation of skills such as metacognition, working 
memory, self-regulation etc. in order to facilitate their educational growth and success. This specialized 
program prepares students to self-advocate and take ownership of their learning, in preparation for a 
successful collegiate and professional future. Ultimately, our team’s expert teachers strive to ensure all 
our students receive an education that spotlights their talents and prepares them to be a beacon of 
Christ’s light through love and excellence in all they do.

In an effort to ensure all our students who have unique abilities receive the upmost quality of education, our school’s Discovery Department collaborates with teachers to conduct quarterly reviews of the academic progress of every student with a Student Education Plan. Students receiving this service must maintain proper evaluations on file.

All student accommodations are determined through the documentation provided and the parameters
of what Florida Christian School offers. Our Student Educational Plan (SEP) is individualized for each 
student. Please see sample SEPs attached.