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SUMMIT LEARNING ACADEMY
ABOUT US
Grace Church is proud to have within its walls the area's premier faith-based pre-school for children ages 2-5. Director Kjrsten Dorwart and her dedicated staff offer a stimulating learning environment where individual attention is stressed. Summit serves as an on-site education learning facility. Early Childhood Education students from Illinois Valley Community College use Summit Learning Academy for course observations, fieldwork, and student teaching practicum.
Mission Statement
We believe that children come first. Qualified, caring staff works collaboratively to foster the spiritual, social, emotional, educational, and physical development of children through modeling:
Christian Virtues
Family Values
Guided, creative play
Positive social interaction
A safe environment conducive to physical and emotional well-being
Effective parent communication
Community involvement
For more information Contact Kjrsten Dorwart at 815-780-7324 or Email summitlearning1345@gmail.com.
Goals and Outcomes
Summit Learning Academy (SLA) is located at Grace United Methodist Church. It serves children from 2-5 years of age. Summit Learning Academy also serves as an on-site advance education learning facility. College students will use SLA for course observations, fieldwork, and student teaching experiences. SLA will provide a quality education setting for families and children, based on the current theory regarding best educational practices for the growing and developing minds and bodies of young children.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Summit Learning Academy (SLA) is located at Grace United Methodist Church. It serves children from 2-5 years of age. Summit Learning Academy also serves as an on-site advance education learning facility. College students will use SLA for course observations, fieldwork, and student teaching experiences. SLA will provide a quality education setting for families and children, based on the current theory regarding best educational practices for the growing and developing minds and bodies of young children.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Summit Learning Academy (SLA) is located at Grace United Methodist Church. It serves children from 2-5 years of age. Summit Learning Academy also serves as an on-site advance education learning facility. College students will use SLA for course observations, fieldwork, and student teaching experiences. SLA will provide a quality education setting for families and children, based on the current theory regarding best educational practices for the growing and developing minds and bodies of young children.
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
Summit Learning Academy (SLA) is located at Grace United Methodist Church. It serves children from 2-5 years of age. Summit Learning Academy also serves as an on-site advance education learning facility. College students will use SLA for course observations, fieldwork, and student teaching experiences. SLA will provide a quality education setting for families and children, based on the current theory regarding best educational practices for the growing and developing minds and bodies of young children.
