Accessibility Tools

Skip to main content

School Resources

Special Services

Please contact us with questions regarding the following services.

Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

The IEP describes the plan for the student's educational program, including current performance levels, student goals, and the educational placement and other services the student will receive.

An IEP is a program tailored to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities.

English as a second language (ESL)

English as a Second Language is learning English where English is dominantly spoken or the official language. For example, students from non-native English - speaking countries who come to the U.S. for an extended time learn English as a Second Language.

504 Plan

The 504 Plan is a plan developed to ensure that a child who has a disability identified under the law and is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution receives accommodations that will ensure their academic success and access to the learning environment.

What is the difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan? There are significant differences between a 504 Plan and an Individualized Education Program (IEP). A 504 Plan is developed for students who have a disability, that do not require special education services. An IEP provides a program specialized instruction and supports to access and progress in the curriculum.

Title I: Part A

Improving Academic Achievement

The purpose of Title I of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.

Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated By Local Education Agencies
Title I, Part A provides financial assistance to school districts and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. School districts target the Title I, Part A funds they receive to schools with the highest percentages of children from low-income families. Unless a participating school is operating a schoolwide program, the school must provide Title I, Part A services in a targeted assistance program.