One semester has passed since the start of our Dyslexia Center at Faith Christian Academy.  Student progress during this first semester was measured, and is presented in chart form below.  As you are able to see from the data on the chart, the performance gap is being closed, and students are mostly showing more that a semester’s improvement during the first semester.  Student success has exceeded our expectations, confirming that this is a model that works! 
 

(click chart for original PDF)

Parents are excited about the changes and improvements they see in their children who are part of the Dyslexia Center at Faith Christian Academy.  Read the testimonials below, each written by parents with children in the dyslexia program.  

Our son is a very bright, outgoing 10 year old.  He is enjoyable and has a very funny sense of humor.  He did great in kindergarten, though his teacher was somewhat concerned by his inability to remember phonics and by his sub-par writing skills.  By the time he was in first grade, it was obvious there was a learning disability and he was diagnosed with dyslexia.  At that time, I began to home school him and continued to do so for three years.  This was a good time of growth for him, and he improved, slowly but steadily, in his ability to read and write, though it was more and more obvious how difficult this process was for him.

This summer I had a gnawing feeling that I would not be home schooling him this year because I did not know how to take him further and give him the help he needed.  (I was also tired out!)  We heard about the new dyslexia program at Faith Christian School in Madison, and we decided to give it a try.  The progress Jonathan has made has been nothing short of amazing.  His confidence is growing daily.  His letter reversals are a thing of the past.  His reading has improved an entire level.  And he makes 100’s on his spelling tests!   I am more grateful than words can express!  Mrs. Hall’s intensive training in correcting dyslexia along with her loving commitment to these children in her program has made all of this possible.  If you have a child with dyslexia or know someone who does, this program might be a great fit for you.  It is affordable and definitely worth the investment in your child’s future.

Leigh Anne Swindell

The dyslexia program at Faith Christian Academy has been invaluable for our family.  We have three sons, Ethan, Joshua, and Andrew Catterall.  We have our middle son, Joshua,  enrolled in the program with Mrs. Cindy Hall presently. He is in the third grade.  He was only diagnosed with dyslexia officially last spring but has been receiving tutoring with Mrs. Hall over the summer. Now, he is attending Faith Christian where he has the wonderful opportunity to see Mrs. Hall everyday.  Possibly our oldest son will join him soon in class as well.
Dyslexia is not a disease, it is just a different way of learning especially in the language subject areas. I know that my sons have much potential and are very bright.  It it not something that one should be ashamed of or fear.  This program is intended to teach, build confidence and allow our children to bloom in a way we may not have seen them before.  My husband I have begun to see this in Joshua.  He is radiating confidence that we have never witnessed in him.  We have been very blessed to have such an affordable dyslexia program nearby, as well as, a Christian one at that. Since the program is in a Christian school our family is getting the aid that it needs to help raise our boys for the Lord while giving them what they need in classroom instruction as well. I would like to see this program blossom and spring forth bigger and better than ever in the upcoming years.  

Kellie Catterall

 

The Faith Christian Academy Dyslexia Intervention Center (Madison campus K-6th) is a special division of Faith Christian Academy established to help families with dyslexic children. (see our PDF flyer) It is directed by Mrs. Cindy Hall, who has thirty years experience as a teacher and tutor of dyslexic students.  She will work one-on-one or in very small groups in her classroom, using the Orton-Gillingham method.  The goal will be to provide remedial  instruction so that the student can succeed in the regular Christian school classroom.  The Dyslexia Program is a TEAM effort which involves parents, students, the specially trained teacher, and the certified classroom teacher--all working together.

The Dyslexia program is available for grades K - 6th Grade and only at our Madison/East Limestone campus.

We believe that our approach to dyslexia remediation is unique in North Alabama for the following reasons:

  • It is part of an ACSI & SACS/CASA accredited K-12 Christian school.
  • It is possible for children to rather quickly mainstream in a regular FCA classroom,  while still being supported by the special help they need with an integrated TEAM approach ("isolation" is as minimal as possible). 
  • Each child follows an individualized educational plan and parents have input in each part of the plan.
  • We do not lump all kinds of disabilities or needs into a "special ed" classroom.  Our class deals only with dyslexia and its related needs.  It focuses on real help for the real problem.
  • The teacher/director, Cindy Hall, holds degrees in elementary education and Bible, and in addition, has Orton-Gillingham training specifically for dyslexia.  She has 30 years of experience as a teacher and tutor of dyslexic students.
  • We offer qualilty dyslexia intervention without giving up a Bible centered, Christian environment or value system.
  • Compared to many specialized dyslexia programs, ours is relatively affordable (without any sacrifice in quality).

For detailed information, we suggest that parents contact Faith Christian Academy and ask for an appointment with Mrs. Cindy Hall.  (256) 772-8565 or (256) 233-0411.

Enrollment is offered to qualified applicants on a first come, first served basis.  Applications for enrollment are being taken now.  Classes begin in August, 2010.  For a personal appointment, please call (256) 772-8565 or (256) 233-0411.

FCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color or national or ethnic origin.