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At School Choice Wisconsin, we believe that each child is unique, and an array of educational options will best meet diverse needs. Journeys Lutheran School is a prime example of a choice school that serves students with exceptional needs, especially those with disabilities that need high-level attention. Each student is given an individualized learning plan upon enrollment to ensure these learning needs are the focal point of their educational experience.

Special needs programs can be quite costly for parents, but Journeys includes these services for all their students who need them. The school features a program called the Crossroads Classroom, which serves high-needs students both academically and socially. Jennifer Gerena, one of the Crossroads teachers at the school, describes it as an all-inclusive environment that helps students grow in their academics while simultaneously learning life-skills to prepare them for the outside world. This program contributes to the overall school culture, promoting values of respect, empathy, and inclusivity to the entire school community.

Ms. Gerena finds the opportunity to teach at Journeys highly rewarding, saying that “to be able to find a school and place that makes a difference and has differentiated instruction for scholars like them who just learn differently and have the support for their families fill[s] my heart with joy!” Students with special learning needs deserve school options such as this one to help them reach their full potential—especially when these options are financially accessible.

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