Our children’s program serves children ages 6 through 13. We emphasize the Expanded Core Curriculum which promotes independence.
Each child has a specialized service plan that is developed to meet each child’s respective goals and needs. Specialist work with each child individually and/or in a group setting, depending on their needs.
A summer camp is hosted each year where all areas are addressed, while also giving the children a chance to practice all the skills they learned throughout the year.
Jason is a 6-year-old boy who moved to the U.S. from Guatemala within the last few years, and is still in the process of learning English. He came to the Lighthouse earlier this year. His mother reported that he had trouble seeing things that were far away, and that he would suffer from headaches. During the initial intake, it became apparent that Jason did not know his letters.
To remedy this, a Lighthouse instructor spent substantial time with Jason each week going over the alphabet with the use of large-print flashcards, in an effort to increase his literacy and educational outcomes. Only four months later, Jason had progressed enough to be able to identify and write all his letters, and the sounds they make — and will eagerly show you if given the chance!
