Our Mission
The mission of the Resurrection Christian School Individualized Education (I-ed) program is to partner with families in the provision of Christ-centered, data-driven support systems that prioritize identified students’ fulfillment of their God-given purpose.
Individualized Education (I-ed) was founded and created upon the idea that an academic gap, learning exceptionality, physical need, or life challenge should not inhibit the ability to receive a Christ-centered education. RCS is focused on accomplishing this vision of inclusion! As I-ed is still in the beginning years, the team has been working extremely hard to provide a strong foundation for students to thrive. Although we are not able to accommodate every exceptionality yet, we continue to look for ways to grow and develop in our programming.
Over the coming years, I-ed will partner with general education teachers, administrators, and most importantly, YOU, to design an academic plan that will support your student throughout their educational journey. Students may continue to have their plan in preschool through 12th grade or may transition out somewhere in between. Either way, we are “all hands on deck” for your student’s learning!
God is so good, and we believe He created each of us with His unique design for the purpose of glorifying Him. Thank you for letting us be a part of your student’s unique design! We look forward to partnering with you and furthering this conversation!
Frequently Asked Questions
Special education in the public sector is funded completely by the federal, state, and local governments. It is overseen by IDEA and is legally binding. RCS does not qualify for any federal or state funding related to Special Education and is therefore not governed by the same laws or able to be paid for by government funds. RCS does provide very similar testing, plans, and services, and is funded fully by additional fees from the family receiving services, as well as generous donations.
Because I-ed does not receive any additional federal or state funding, additional fees are necessary to employ qualified personnel. RCS does not make a profit from the fees applied. The fees are specifically allocated to the total programming amount.
To be considered for Individualized Education services, a student must have academic and/or cognitive testing within the last 3 years. This may be completed by a licensed psychologist, doctor diagnosis and plan, or the RCS I-ed administration. RCS I-ed has adopted the Woodcock-Johnson IV, a nationwide normed assessment, that gives insight into a student’s current academic and cognitive abilities. Please note that we do not and will not formally diagnose based on the WJ-IV, as it is used strictly for data collection. Additional data may be required including family/student interviews, teacher evaluations, and more.
For students applying to RCS with an IEP or 504, an academic plan review will be required by the I-ed administration during the application process. With the data provided, the RCS team will determine if further conversation or evaluation is necessary prior to progressing in the application process. If the student is accepted into RCS, an RCS GOAL or LEAP plan will be written to support the student’s needs.
Individualized Education focuses on creating data-informed, personalized learning to help all students reach their academic, social, emotional, and spiritual goals in alignment with God’s design and plan. The I-ed team meets yearly to collaborate with a designated I-ed family; members may include the parent/guardian, teacher, administrator, support service provider, and/or student to create a plan to meet the needs of the student. The plan may include academic accommodations and/or modifications for each course of study, followed by a school-wide implementation and embraced by all staff working with the student. All student growth is monitored and documented. The I-ed team strives to academically equip all students to be globally prepared to do the works of God.
A GOAL Plan is designed for students who need accommodations in the general education classroom in order to be successful. Accommodations are changes to the environment, classroom format, or equipment being used to access the general education curriculum. There are no changes to the curriculum being taught. Students must have a formal diagnosis from a doctor or psychologist, or be tested by the RCS I-ed department to receive a GOAL Plan. The GOAL Plan is similar to a 504.
A LEAP Plan is designed for students who need accommodations AND modifications in order to be successful at RCS. Accommodations are changes to the environment, classroom format, or equipment being used to access the general education curriculum. Modifications are a change to the curriculum being taught. Students must have a formal diagnosis from a doctor, or psychologist, or be tested by the RCS I-ed department to be evaluated for a LEAP Plan. The student must also show the need for an individualized curriculum that is different from what they are receiving in their general education classroom. This is determined by the RCS I-ed administration. The LEAP Plan is similar to an IEP.
Individualized Education has found huge benefit in providing complete course replacement for services. Services are provided in the I-ed Learning Center. Because students are receiving pull out services in a small group, the amount of instructional time is optimized.
For information regarding the current K-12 course offerings in Individualized Education, please click here to see the course catalog.
For information regarding the current K-12 course fees for Individualized Education, please click here to see the attached fees sheet or view below.
Individualized Education Fee Sheet 2025-2026
This document contains important information on RCS Individualized Education (I-ed) and the fees associated with the services. Individualized Education may include specialized instruction or curriculum, subject-focused teachers, and small group/individualized intervention. There is an annual fee for each service, as follows:
| Service | Frequency | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Woodcock-Johnson Achievement Test and Report 1:1 Testing | At Admissions or Referral | $250 |
| Woodcock-Johnson Cognitive Test and Report 1:1 Testing | At Admissions or Referral | $250 |
| Math Strategies 1:7 Ratio | Annual Fee Daily Class for Math Support | $1,750 |
| English Strategies 1:6 Ratio | Annual Fee Daily Class for English Support | $1,750 |
| Life Skills/Executive Function Support 1:1 Ratio or Small Group Ratio | Per Session | $25 |
| Shepherds (Guided) Study Hall 1:10 Ratio | Annual Fee Daily Class for Executive Function Support | $1,000 or $500 if also enrolled in BOTH Math and English Strategies |
| Elem Resilience Coaching 1:1 Ratio or Small Group Ratio | Twice per Week 30 Minutes | $1,000 |
L.E.A.P. and G.O.A.L. Plans for RCS Students
RCS has two formal plans available to students: G.O.A.L. and L.E.A.P. Each plan is created based on the results of current (within 3 years) Academic and Cognitive Testing. RCS uses the Woodcock-Johnson IV to gather information. Both plans are supported by RCS teachers and are active for a year. Each year, students and parents will meet with the I-ed team to update the plan to meet the current needs of the student.
L.E.A.P. Plans
Lead & Equip to Achieve Purpose
G.O.A.L. Plans
Growth Opportunities for All Learners
Modifications vs Accommodations
What is a Modification?
A modification is a change in WHAT a student is taught or expected to learn and alters the curriculum.
Examples of Modifications:
What is an Accommodation?
An accommodation is a change in HOW the student will learn the same material as their peers and alters the environment.
Examples of Accommodations:
Have Additional Questions?
Email the I-ed team at info-ied@rcschool.org with any additional questions you may have about the Individualized Education program at Resurrection Christian School.