St. John’s Lutheran School is partnering with the Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM) to service our students. Since not all children learn in the same way, the teachers of LSEM are specially trained to identify and teach these students.
St. John’s Lutheran School is excited to have Mr. Larry Timm as our LSEM teacher. He comes with a career full of expertise to teach our students and is an important part of our educational program here at St. John’s. Mr. Timm works with over two dozen students to challenge advanced students and bridge the gap for those who need extra help.
MISSION OF LSEM
Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM) is a Registered Service Organization of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Since founding in 1873 as the Lutheran School for the Deaf in Detroit, their mission has been to meet the specialized educational needs of children while allowing them to learn and grow in a Christ-centered academic setting. Today, LSEM partners with schools and congregations around the world, providing certified resource room teachers, special education consultation, professional development and informational opportunities for classroom teachers, pastors, and families.
VISION
Their ministry’s vision is to provide children the opportunity to grow academically and spiritually regardless of the challenges they may face. As the leaders of LSEM look to the future, they know that there is a great potential for growth. Studies show that one student in five has a learning challenge. The law guarantees these children a public education. For families that choose a Christian education, LSEM is eager to partner with families to help meet their needs.
You may contact Mr. Timm via email at ltimm@luthsped.org; to learn more about LSEM, go to their website at https://luthsped.org/
NWEA TESTING
St. John’s Lutheran School administers the online NWEA test students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 three times per year for reading and math, a well as literature and science for the upper grades. NWEA is part of a multi-faceted strategy to evaluate student growth and identify areas of need. These test results are shared with parents at fall conferences and with end-of-the-year report cards. The “MAP Growth” portion of NWEA focuses on helping each student achieve CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT in each subject!
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