The Paracletus School

Where Struggling Learners Excel!

Excellence for Children with

Learning Differences

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Simply Classical Education

For Children With

Learning Differences

Distinctively Purposeful by the following:

For students with language-based challenges (i.e. dyslexia, dysgraphia, processing, ADHD and the like)

Accepts ages 5-12

5 days of instruction- school meets

2.5 days and 3 homeschool days

Families are responsible for implementing the curriculum on Mondays, Wednesday afternoons, and Fridays.

Award winning classical Christian education

Beautiful location- Sanctity of a Historic Church at St. Thomas of Canterbury

Readiness assessment used to support proper placement based on ability and/or cognition.

Orton-Gillingham instruction

Low staff: student ratio

Speech & language therapist, academic language therapist, staff professional

Who is a Paraclete?

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Latin ancient language and classical education

Mission

To be a world leader in making classical Christian education accessible to students with diverse learning differences.

Vision

Paracletus, assigned with a specific commitment to the field of education , is positioned as a place of excellence that meets learners at their level and not below for students with complex communication needs and varying learning delays or disorders. We are driven by the intuitiveness to persevere, equipped with wisdom to redefine and prevail against any obstacle, challenge, or moment life presents along one's educational journey.

Erika Aziegbe,CCC/SLP, CALP, LAMP

Mrs. Susan Dewolfe

Levels 1 and 3

Literature Specialist

Dr.

Head of School & Founder

Erika Aziegbe, EdD, CCC-SLP, CALP, is a dedicated speech-language pathologist, administrator, passionate advocate, and devoted mother to her homeschooled family. Dr. Aziegbe is a strong supporter of high-quality education for children with learning differences, believing that all students deserve the opportunity to achieve and succeed. She has earned degrees from top-notch institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, University of Houston- Clear Lake, Emerson College and Arizona State University. She has presented her research internationally and at prominent venues such as Harvard and Stanford. Committed to her cause, Dr. Aziegbe founded The Paracletus School, a highly regarded academy that provides exceptional education to children with learning differences.

The Paracletus School appreciates Mrs. DeWolfe, a retired and certified Texas educator, who has a great passion for teaching English. Throughout her teaching career, she taught high school English to students with different abilities. She is a committed life-long learner who enjoys a good novel. Her community holds her in high regard, and every day she teaches with genuine enthusiasm and dedication.

Ms. Samantha Adams

Dyslexia Intern

"The humanity of the child with special needs—the humanity of any child—must determine the education he receives."

~Cheryl Swope

At The Paracletus School, we firmly believe that every child should be given the opportunity to receive the highest quality education possible, regardless of any obstacles that may arise. We are dedicated to providing the best resources and support to ensure the success of each and every one of our students.

Core Principles

Accessible

Orderly, Multi-sensory classrooms
Quality materials
Reduced teacher:student ratio
High expectations for ALL

Classical EDUCATION

Biblically based
Truth, goodness and beauty to all students
Literacy-first education

Collaborative

Christian, home-school program designed for children with special needs and learning differences
Partnership between home-school.

The Paracletus School is a Christian School place.

The faith statement of The Paracletus School is the Apostles’ Creed, the most ancient and widely accepted expression of the essential beliefs of the Christian faith. The Paracletus School teaches and upholds traditional Christian morality and the Holy Scriptures as the divinely inspired word of God.

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Enrollment

Children have difficulties in one or more of the areas of oral language, reading, writing, and executive functions or organizational skills. Most often students are suspected and/or determined with a learning disability or a following disorder:

ADHD (Inattentive, Hyperactive, or Combined Type)
Anxiety and mood disorders
Autism spectrum disorder (high-functioning)
Communication or Oral Language Disorders: Apraxia of Speech, severe phonological processes, articulation, fluency, voice, language, auditory processing and reading difficulties
Complex Communicators: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Developmental coordination disorder (Dysgraphia)
Dyslexia: reading disorder
Executive function disorder
Hearing disorders
Intellectual learning differences
Nonverbal learning disability
Social communication disorder
Stuttering
Visual processing disorder
Preschoolers At-Risk for Learning Delay/Disorder

Late talkers
Family history of speech-language disorder
Hearing loss, persistent ear infections
Low birthweight

Points to consider...

The Paracletus School seeks to identify students who will benefit from a Classical Christian-based education that provides individualized, systematic, and multi-modal instruction.
New students are accepted based on psycho-educational, and speech and language assessments, ability level, previous school records (two years or less), family interviews, and availability for course level. These components determine whether Paracletus school and the family are compatible to meet the student's academic and therapeutic needs to foster a positive school experience.
The Paracletus School has a rolling admissions process-students are accepted as placements become available.
Please, note enrolling after the start of a class term requires support from the family to fill in for the child’s area of need. Collaboratively we will establish a plan to assist in making the transition accessible.

Step 3

School visit: Student candidate joins us for a school day. Teachers report back on their behavior, academic progress, social interactions, and suggested placement

Admissions Process

We are suitable for children with average to above-average cognitive abilities who have or are at risk of learning difficulties. We serve children, Kinder-4th grade- with oral language, reading, writing, and executive function that of organizational skills delay/disorder.

Also, Junior Kindergarten 3 and 4 are for children at risk of a learning difference.

Rolling Admissions

Step 1

Complete Family Interest Form

Attend a Informational Meeting

Join Us- OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday

Tuesday, July 23, 2023 ,

10:00 AM CST

Registration Required

Step 2

Complete Family Application Form

Submit Application Fee

Submit/Complete psychoeducational testing and comprehensive speech and language evaluation at the school

Step 4

Complete Family Interview

Decision Letters, Mailed

Return Contract with Enrollment Fee

Tuition & Fees

2024-2025

Levels	Tuition August-May
Readiness-Level 8 Ages 4-14	$11,900
Days/Wk	Books/Supplies
T,W,R	$750

Daily schedule:

Tuesday 8:30-3:30

Wednesday 8:30-11:30*

Thursday 8:30-3:30

Instruction is planned for 5-days as we meet on campus Tuesday-Thursday.

Tailored reading intervention is built into the students' day as they are assigned to an Orton-Gillingham Based Reading Course. If student is enrolled in the after school program no need to duplicate enrollment.

*After school enrichment available 11:30-3:30 for an additional fee.

Tuition assistance may be available to qualifying families.

Class schedules:

The Paracletus School's schedule prioritizes family life. School is not held on Mondays to allow for extended family trips, reading, homework, and extra-curricular opportunities. Families also use Mondays or Fridays to schedule doctor’s visits and other routine appointments without missing class time.

Extended school year: To meet the needs of students and families of children with learning differences. We are proactive by having a school year from August-June.

Dyslexia Intervention

Uncover the captivating realm of language where the fusion of

"dys" and "lexia" unveils the hypnotizing allure of dyslexia.

This condition, while often seen as a difficulty, can also be a wellspring of creativity, innovation, and distinct viewpoints. Let's welcome and honor the varied ways in which our minds function.

Dr. Aziegbe

My Homework is Done After School Academy (MYHID) is a program that focuses on dyslexia intervention. MYHID is a division of the Speech and Language Institute and is designed to help those who exhibit signs of dyslexia according to the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).

These signs encompass challenges in:

comprehending spoken language,
decoding individual words,
writing and spelling,
reading fluently,
struggling with tasks involving reading and writing, as well as with rhythm and intonation,
experiencing issues with fine motor skills,
showing disorganization,
having trouble keeping up with the pace, and
being prone to distraction.

MYHID is dedicated to ensuring that essential skills are not overlooked. Direct teaching on concepts that build a system of reading is one of the key principles of our program.

These concepts are essential for acquiring language skills:

Decoding and recognizing letters and sounds: comprehending the combination of letters and sounds to create words.
Utilizing multiple senses for learning: involving various senses to improve language comprehension.
Analyzing syllables and intonation: dissecting words into segments and recognizing how intonation can alter meaning.
Grasping semantics: comprehending the meanings of words and phrases.
Studying morphology: examining the structure and creation of words.
Understanding syntax: recognizing the sequence and organization of English.
Developing fluency: the capacity to read correctly, rapidly, and expressively.

Our dyslexia intervention programs follow the principles of Orton-Gillingham. To find the most suitable program for your child, we assess their skills and past experiences. Our aim is to offer optimal assistance for your child to reach their maximum potential. Learners at The Paracletus School and MYHID AfterSchool program are matched with the most fitting program for them.

Neuhaus

SEE ( Sequential English Education by The June Shelton School)

DuBard Association Method

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Structured support for reading and spoken language is available in-clinic by certified academic language specialists with the guidance of a speech therapist.

FAQ's

-Is The Paracletus School a place where my child can catch up?

First, it depends on the level of accomplishment and the families' targeted outcomes and plan. We are set up with natural transition points in our curriculum that allows students to transition to other programs at that level or, more likely, above.

Third, Sixth, and Eighth grades are points along the learning journey that allow for a smoother curriculum change. More often, we find that children who attend The Paracletus School have the exposure and experience that extends beyond the TEK’s and equips them to be critical thinkers, reflectors, and doers regardless of their abilities.

-Why does The Paracletus School offer extended instruction?

We are sensitive to the learning ebbs and flows that our children with learning different experiences. Therefore, we are set up to provide an extended school year program that allows us to be proactive toward potential regression or acceleration in instruction. An added benefit for our children with learning differences, this allows for the routine to be extended, reducing the feelings of anxiousness that may arise during out-of-school time.

-Classical is for students who are well-equipped and quickly grasp complex concepts.

Mindfully, Simply Classical is designed to spiral and allow multiple opportunities for mastery of the content. Although instruction is traditional, lessons are coupled with multi-sensory methods suitable for all children, even when learning differences exist.

-Latin is not for everyone, so why do we teach Latin to students of varying abilities?

Latin is making a come-back in excellent schools with good reason. We teach Latin to students with learning challenges to strengthen minds, discipline working memory, and improve the student's word awareness, oral language, and written expression.

-There is room to say that Latin is not needed or question what is the benefit.

Latin is multi-faceted in many ways, such as being the root of our words or sayings. Naturally, as children learn and apply more academic vocabulary, the basis of Latin gives them access to not only a word at a time but a series of words. In that series, children are acquiring vocabulary and making connections to other words by giving access to and expanding one's vocabulary.

-What is a collaborative model?

We believe families are the decision-makers of their child’s education. We unite with you as a team at The Paracletus School by providing a fusion of home-school and traditional schooling. This model shares the responsibility between home and school. Doing so allows parents to be supported and aware of the content being taught and the pace. They can also help their child (ren) to get the most out of their learning experience.