Elementary
Academic Support
Helping Inspire Student Excellence
To help us meet our goal of helping each child succeed, Central Arkansas Christian is pleased to offer an in-house academic interventionist program. Our elementary teachers work with our interventionist to identify students with learning gaps in language arts or math and develop strategies to help them achieve at their best.
Students who have defined accommodations plans may choose to have these accommodations administered during the school day by our interventionist.
Please note that we have limited capacity for the academic support program. Space will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
Elementary Intervention Options
| Type of Intervention | Frequency (Times/week) | Price per session | Monthly Bill | Billing Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | 1 | $45 | $180 | Monthly |
| Individual | 2 | $40 | $320 | Monthly |
| Group Pull-Out (5 student max) | 1 | $30 | $120 | Monthly |
| Group Pull-Out (5 student max) | 2 | $30 | $240 | Monthly |
| Study Hall (8 Student max) | 1 | $20 | $80 | Monthly |
| Testing accommodations* | As Required | N/A | $25 | Monthly** |
** Billed over 10 months
To find out more about our in-house pre-screening and diagnostic testing, contact our academic interventionist April Walker at awalker@cacmustangs.org
Academic Support FAQ
1. How is it determined who qualifies and what services are needed?
Students who have already received tutoring services or have a diagnosis for a learning disability could qualify for our in house intervention services. Services received will be based on the student diagnosis and needs. Our interventionist will work with the classroom teacher and family to best determine the services needed.
2. What is the cost?
See table above.
3. What if we previously had a tutor come to CAC to work with my student?
Beginning the 24-25 school year, students who are diagnosed with a learning disability who will be provided intervention support during the school day hours must receive support from the CAC interventionist. We advocate for what is best for each and every student; therefore, if students have an established tutor, we will not deny the student during the 24-25 school year of those services and want to encourage students to receive the necessary support to succeed academically. However, the introduction of an elementary interventionist in-house who is highly qualified and works specifically with elementary age students while being able to work hand-in-hand with our faculty is an extreme advantage. Thus, our elementary intervention program allows for easy transitions between the students’ classroom teacher and the elementary interventionist to provide a unique CAC academic experience.
4. How will we be charged?
Participants will be billed via FACTS the month after service was provided. Ex. If a student received one-on-one tutoring once a week, the family would be billed $180 the month of October for services received in September via FACTS.
5. Will students work 1:1 or in small groups?
Depending on student need, students may work one on one with our interventionist or in a small group of students with similar needs.
6. When will students be pulled? What will they miss in class?
Our interventionist and teachers will work together to find the best time for students to be pulled for intervention. Ideally, students will not miss new instruction, recess, lunch, or activities such as library, art, PE, or music.
7. What will students do in their intervention time?
Students will receive tailored, in-depth, instruction in targeted skills based on the data provided by classroom teachers and formal evaluations. Students will continually be formally and informally assessed to adjust instruction as needed.
8. How long will my student qualify for intervention?
Students will continue to receive intervention as long as there is an academic need. Our interventionist will work with parents and teachers to determine if a student is ready to be dismissed.
9. How does the classroom teacher and interventionist work together?
Our academic interventionist and classroom teachers are committed to a cohesive approach to addressing students’ academic needs. We believe this will enhance the overall learning experience for all students. Our team will collaborate closely to monitor student growth and student needs. They will work together by sharing data, customizing plans for both interventions and the classroom, share progress monitoring, and allocate resources to address learning needs inside and out of the classroom.
10. If my child doesn’t have an academic need, but does have a disability such as ADHD, Autism, or Executive Functioning needs, can they still qualify for an accommodation plan?
Yes. If a student has a qualifying diagnosis and shows a need for classroom or testing accommodations, they are eligible for an accommodation plan. Please reach out to our interventionist or your school principal if you feel your child may qualify for an accommodation plan.
11. When do I reach out to the classroom teacher vs interventionist?
Reach out to April Walker, academic interventionist, if you have a question about interventions or accommodation plans. If you have questions about a student struggling with a specific class assignment or homework, please contact the classroom teacher.