Resource Department

“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.”

-Albert Einstein

“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way the way they learn”

– Igancio Estrada (The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation)

Welcome to Spencerville Adventist Academy’s Resource Department, where we are dedicated to nurturing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. Our Resource Department at SAA is not just a service; it’s a commitment to constant growth. We take pride in our continuous pursuit of knowledge, training, and academic advancement to ensure the best possible education for both our staff and youth.

At SAA, we understand the diverse learning needs of our students, and we are constantly evolving to meet those needs effectively. One of our key strengths lies in our partnerships with local public school systems. These collaborations enable us to stay abreast of the latest developments and innovations in accessibility for different learning requirements. By fostering these continued partnerships, SAA remains at the forefront of educational inclusivity, ensuring that every student receives the tailored support they deserve.

Please explore the links on the right on various educational topics. Christina’s direct work phone is 240-883-3546 and her email is [email protected]. For any specific academic questions regarding Admissions or Kindergarten entrance testing, please email [email protected] .

Resources

Process for IEP vs Service Plan
(flowchart)

Criterion and Norm-Referenced tests
– explained

Dolch Word Lists – PreK to Grade 3

MCPS Reading Levels Chart

MCPS summer reading list

MicroSoft 365 Speech to Text Info

Notebook task list for organization v2

Potential indicators of Autism

Preschool Education Program (PEP)
for IEP students – in MCPS

PsyEd testing providers list

Signs & Symptoms of Learning-Related Vision Problems

Signs of Covergence Insufficiency pg 1

Signs of Convergence Insufficiency page 2

Speech and Language development –
ages 3 to 5

Teaching Strategies for ADHD (2006)

The Difference Between Phonological Awareness, Phonemic Awareness, and Phonics – Speech is Beautiful

Tips for Fluency Reading with your Student

Understanding the MCPS Private School IEP Screening Process

Visualization Technique – for spelling

What is Reading Fluency

About our Resource Director

Born and raised in Silver Spring, MD., Christina J. Ramirez is an alumna of Sligo SDA Elementary (now TAPS) and Takoma Academy. She graduated from Dickinson College (PA) with a B.A. in English with a French minor. Involvement during her college junior year with the local public school 3rd grade classroom spurred Christina upon graduation to pursue her Master’s degree in Elementary Education at Marymount University (VA). She has taught in Prince George’s County Public Schools and Montgomery County Public Schools as both a classroom teacher as well as in self-contained special education classrooms. In 2012, she joined the team at SAA and has been growing and advancing our Resource Department ever since.

Resource Department