Pacekeepers

The Pacekeepers program is for students in grades 2-5 who struggle to perform at a college preparatory level, but with assistance, can remain in the regular classroom for their core courses. Students in the Pacekeepers program have their education “quarterbacked” by a learning specialist who has earned a Master’s degree and is trained in Orton-Gillingham based reading instruction. The learning specialist pulls students out of “specials” or other times during the day to deliver individualized instruction to help them keep pace with the class. This instruction includes pre-teaching and re-teaching of concepts. In addition, the learning specialist will work very closely with the teacher to help proactively plan for modifications in instructional strategies and assessments to meet the needs of each student in the Pacekeepers program.

To qualify for the Pacekeepers program, a psycho-educational evaluation conducted by a licensed psychologist must be made available to the Lower School Student Support Team and the IMPACT staff.

Vicki Smith, is the Pacekeepers Learning Specialist. Highly qualified and experienced, she has over 18 years of experience working with students with needs for additional support and has been tutoring Pisgah students for the past 5 years. She also has two children who attend Mount Pisgah Christian School, and her husband, David Smith, is the director of The Summit Counseling Center.

If you have questions about the Pacekeepers program, please contact Vicki at 678-336-3261 or Dr. Smyth at the IMPACT office at 678-336-3364.