Welcome to
B.L.A.Z.E.
Support Services
Building Learners with an
Academic Zeal for Excellence
We invite our families and students to partner together with our teachers to help them achieve academic success aligned with their ability. Sarasota Christian School’s B.L.A.Z.E. program offers support services to help students improve their academic performance. Fees may apply.
Support Services for Students K to 4th Grade (ELA only)
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An Educational Assistant will meet with students in a small group (1-4 students) 2-3 times weekly in the classroom, as determined by teacher recommendation, grades, testing data, and the Director of Support Services -
Support Services will work with the classroom teacher to assist students, which may include reteaching material or additional practice of skills and concepts
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The length of time that a student will remain in the program will be determined by the teacher, Educational Assistant, Director of Support Services and administration
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Progress report detailing progress in the B.L.A.Z.E. program
Support Services for Middle School Students (MATH only)
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A certified math teacher will meet with students 2-3 times weekly to work with students in a small group, as determined by teacher recommendation, course grades, testing data and the Director of Support Services
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Support Services will work with the classroom teacher to assist students, which may include reteaching of material and presentation of the material in another way that may be better suited to the student’s learning style and needs
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Support Services will make sure IEP/504 accommodations are being implemented in the classroom
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The length of time that a student will remain in the program will be determined by the classroom teacher, Support Services Teacher, and the Director of Support Services
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Quarterly progress report detailing progress in the B.L.A.Z.E. program
Mrs. Jennifer Paul
Mrs. Paul is a Florida licensed and ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) certified Speech-Language Pathologist with 27 years experience. Prior to joining Sarasota Christian, Mrs. Paul worked in the public school system for 19 years, including over a decade of that time as a county-wide Speech-Language Pathologist based in the district office. Mrs. Paul comes to us with extensive knowledge of not only state and federal laws impacting student rights, but also with vast experience in the tests needed to provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations. She holds her Masters Degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Indiana University.
In addition to being the Director of Support Services, Mrs. Paul serves as part of the team that reviews students evaluations (e.g. Individual Education Plans, Section 504 plans, private psychoeducational evaluations, etc.) to determine our ability to provide the documented accommodations. She also works school-wide with students, parents, and faculty to help ensure that the accommodations are being met within the classroom.
