Special Education

The special needs of students attending Holy Family Academy will be addressed via the public school district in three ways:

• Classroom teachers who observe special needs will consult with the Special Education Coordinator assigned to our school by the school district and interventions may be suggested to meet the student’s needs. The needs may be in the areas of academic, behavioral, health or motor skills.
• If the interventions are not successful, the student may be referred for further assessment by either the school or the parent. If the assessment is initiated by the school, written parental permission will be required. Once the assessment is complete, a meeting will be held to report results and possibly develop an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or a 504 plan.
• The IEP or 504 will be written with goals to help improve the areas of need. Indirect services are offered at a public site (such as the local grade school), and transportation is provided by the school district.