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Curriculum
Distribution
WCES
has been a supplier and resource center for quality
educational products for Christian and home schools since
1984. We are committed to providing educational products which
will prepare students for leadership roles in our
technologically advanced society. Our goal is to provide
academically sound products at reasonable prices, with
excellent customer service and fast delivery. Our
new on-line catalog allows you to shop anytime, anywhere,
24/7! WCES is an authorized
distributor of Switched-On Schoolhouse, LIFEPAC, Horizons,
and other curriculum products from Alpha Omega
Publications. WCES is also a distributor of Computer/Software
Training curriculum.
Western Christian Academy (WCA)
Western
Christian Academy
is in its twentieth year as a California private school
specializing in independent study using the finest
individualized Christian curriculum materials available. Our
graduates continue to achieve success in college and careers! 
WCA is accredited by the National Association of Private 
Schools and is also listed as an approved Correspondence
School by the State of Nevada. WCA is currently in the
candidacy stage with CITA. K-12 Home Schooling
since 1983 with parent-supervised correspondence work using printed
work-texts, computer-delivered instruction, and online
teacher-supported computerized education. Semester
schedules are developed according to family's needs.
Diagnostic
and Online Placement Service
Students can use an online placement evaluating tool to place
them in the proper curriculum for their specific needs.
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Christian School
and Homeschool Consultation
The accumulation of 50+ years of experience by WCES staff in
teaching, Christian school administration, and educational
consulting will be a valuable resource as you consider which
programs and products will best meet the needs of your
students. Whether you need understanding on how to
develop a course of study tailored to your student's
individual need or how to effectively implement WCES's
computerized curriculum to maximize academic success, we can
help. WCES representatives are happy to arrange a
visit to your school on-site or in a web-meeting, as well
as to take your questions by phone or e-mail.
Teacher
Training
Committed to the success of your teaching effectiveness, WCES,
in partnership with Educational Service Providers
International, will hold 2-day regional training sessions each
summer under the direction of expert educators. You can expect
to gain expertise in implementing WCES’s diverse product
line, including implementation in the home school setting,
individualized and interactive learning centers, enrichment
labs and conventional classrooms. Plus, you will be sure to
gain knowledge about distance learning technology so your
school can really “make the world your classroom”.
Hands-on
training in the Switched-On Schoolhouse curriculum will ensure
that you will effectively utilize 21st century technology.
Additional instructional topics will include diagnostic
testing and placement, motivation, and curriculum
applications. For those teaching Kindergarten and First grade,
you will benefit from an in-depth training in the application
of practical tools, which will build a strong learning-to-read
program for your students.
Teacher Professional Growth & Development Seminars will be web based for 25 schools at a time with several different sessions. Check our Current Events page for more information.
See the WCES Summer Training for dates and locations.
Achievement
Testing
Standardized achievement testing is a valuable tool
administered yearly to evaluate and compare your students’
academic mastery level against students of the same age or
grade level. WCES and its partner, Educational Service
Providers International, provide the McGraw-Hill TerraNova
testing materials and scoring service.
The TerraNova is in line with current state and national standards for course content in public schools and will meet state testing requirements. The reports will be helpful in assessing instruction and in guiding decisions about the way subjects should be taught in the future.
See the AchievementTests2U.com store for products and pricing. Testing window is March 23-April 28.
Consultation
on “How to Start a Christian School”
WCES is considered a “school start” specialist. With over
30 years of experience in starting Christian schools, we can
assist you in understanding the step-by-step process necessary
to bring your vision to reality. We will provide direction in
utilizing the best products to meet your needs, train your
staff, and assist the administrator in facility details. The
resources we can provide will surely build a solid foundation
for your Christian School to ensure future success and
longevity. Please view/print our 21
Steps to Start a School in .pdf format.
You may also want to contact us
to receive a free School Development Kit Sampler that gives
you some great development tools and ideas.
Sample of School Using AOP Curriculum