Special Education
All students possess unique physical, intellectual and cognitive characteristics which influence instruction. Peoria Accelerated High School seeks to maximize the potential of all students regardless of ability. Every newly enrolled child at Peoria Accelerated High School undergoes a 45 day screening process to monitor for potential physical, cognitive or emotional disabilities. If a student enrolls at Peoria Accelerated High School with active or expired special education documentation the student's records are immediately provided to the special education coordinator. If a student is perceived to have a disability or documentation indicates that the student has received services the special education teacher may discuss further action needed with staff and the student's family.
If parents perceive that their child is not benefiting from general education services they may request, at no cost, an evaluation of their child's cognitive and intellectual ability. The special education coordinator in conjunction with school staff will review the request and respond to parents in a timely manner, in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. If an evaluation is warranted the school will provide complete results in 60 calendar days of a written request. Students and families have the right to appeal decisions made by Peoria Accelerated High School staff. Appeals or grievances will be directed to the school leader.
Students who are eligible for special education services will receive special education services in the least restrictive environment to the maximum extent possible. Students will receive appropriate instruction in the least restrictive environment with the full implementation of their Individualized Education Plan.
Students who receive their education with guidance from an Individualized Education Program may benefit from a range of scheduling options and small group instruction. The certified special education teacher serves as a consultative service to the general education teacher to ensure that appropriate levels of instruction, accommodations or placement options may, in writing, file a grievance with the school leader. The school leader will review all concerns and respond in a timely manner. If a student or family member disagrees with a school based decision the student or family member may contact the school's management company, The Leona Group. The Leona Group's director of special education will attempt to resolve grievances.
Parents have the right to review educational records according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
If parents perceive that their child is not benefiting from general education services they may request, at no cost, an evaluation of their child's cognitive and intellectual ability. The special education coordinator in conjunction with school staff will review the request and respond to parents in a timely manner, in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. If an evaluation is warranted the school will provide complete results in 60 calendar days of a written request. Students and families have the right to appeal decisions made by Peoria Accelerated High School staff. Appeals or grievances will be directed to the school leader.
Students who are eligible for special education services will receive special education services in the least restrictive environment to the maximum extent possible. Students will receive appropriate instruction in the least restrictive environment with the full implementation of their Individualized Education Plan.
Students who receive their education with guidance from an Individualized Education Program may benefit from a range of scheduling options and small group instruction. The certified special education teacher serves as a consultative service to the general education teacher to ensure that appropriate levels of instruction, accommodations or placement options may, in writing, file a grievance with the school leader. The school leader will review all concerns and respond in a timely manner. If a student or family member disagrees with a school based decision the student or family member may contact the school's management company, The Leona Group. The Leona Group's director of special education will attempt to resolve grievances.
Parents have the right to review educational records according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
