ACADEMIC & EDUCATION MODEL
An Education Built Around Each Child
Every child at Bethel is made in God’s image, and we believe their education should honor exactly who God made them to be. There’s no single mold to squeeze into here. Each learner follows an Individualized Growth Plan (IGP) inside a community that knows them by name, where discipleship comes first and curiosity leads the way. Learning becomes something a child owns, not something that’s simply done to them.
Individualized, But Never On Their Own
Personalized learning is often pictured as learning alone.
At Bethel, it’s the opposite.
A plan as unique as your child
Every learner has an Individualized Growth Plan (IGP) created in partnership between the learner, the guide and the family based on where they’re at spiritually, emotionally, socially, behaviorally, and academically. No two plans look alike, because no two learners are exactly alike.
A community where support is always in reach
Each learner’s growth unfolds inside an intentionally cultivated, multi-age community. Children learn to recognize and celebrate one another’s gifts, come alongside to support and encourage their peers, and advocate for their community.
No matter a learner’s age, they can take on the role of mentor and leader in a multi-age setting. That kind of growth simply can’t happen in isolation.
The Bethel Difference
These four pillars are what make Bethel different from every other educational model. They are the foundation everything else is built upon.
Rooted in Christ
Discipleship first, followed by life skills and academics — in that order.
Belonging at Bethel
Every learner is known, valued, and supported in their unique needs.
Learning Done Differently
Every learner has an Individualized Growth Plan (IGP), empowering each child to take ownership of their own journey of wonder and curiosity.
Family Partnership
Bridging the gap between home and school through full partnership with families and regular one-on-one collaboration.
We’re Not Drowning Kids In Homework or Teaching Kids to be Test Takers
Every part of the Bethel day is intentional. We care less about whether a learner can sit still, complete redundant work at home, and fill in a bubble on a test. We care more about equipping our learners with the executive functioning skills of setting goals that will stretch them, problem solving, thinking critically, and developing time management. These will prepare our learners far beyond what homework and test taking can do for high school, college, and the real world.
The Bethel Difference Is Best Seen Up Close
Walk our halls, watch a multi-age program in motion, and see what happens when learning is built around your child. Schedule a tour — then join us for an experience day.
Schedule a TourDon’t Just Read About It
Local media came to see what an education built around each child actually looks like. Take a look, or a listen.
