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The following underlying assumptions guide the organization and provision of special education services in our school:
Students receive a full range of appropriate special education and related services, in the general education setting and/or in pull out small groups or individual instruction. A small number of students are educated in specialized programs in the school. The goal of Athlos is to be able to provide a rich system of inclusive education.
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Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish Exceptional Student Advisory Council/Committee will discuss special education policies, procedures, and resources and provide meaningful feedback to the community, parents, and staff members.
Additionally, this council will be tasked with increasing the level of support and collaboration through engagement and education to the community as it relates to special education. This council will advise and advocate, not decide policy.
The council met four times during the 2023-2024 academic calendar year from 1:00 to 2:00 PM in person or via Zoom. Here are the following dates of the council meetings:
Click the following questions/link to learn more about the FAQ.
What programs and services are provided through special education?
How do you get help when you suspect your child may have a disability?
What education must be provided for the individual with special needs?
What is involved in the evaluation/assessment process?
Who Participates in developing the IEP?
What rights do the parents or guardians have in the decisions that are made about the student?
The English Learner (ELL) program at Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish supports multilingual learners in acquiring the English they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond. Athlos Academy provides its English language learners (ELL) with quality instruction, inclusive practices, differentiated instruction, and access to appropriate grade level content.
An ELL is defined as a learner who:
Students are measured by a home language survey (HLS). The HLS must be given to every student entering the district for the first time, whether in kindergarten or a later grade regardless of perceived native language.
English learners come from many different backgrounds. English learners may include:
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The Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish Title I program provides supplemental educational resources to ensure that all children have a fair, equitable, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education.
Title IX is a federal civil rights law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. This law protects people from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance.
Title IX states that:
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Statement:
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.
Title IX Coordinator:
Students, parents, employees, or applicants who wish to file a Title IX complaint should contact the Title IX Coordinator for Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish:
Cheryl Martin, Executive Director
Cmartin@athlosjp.org
504-290-2510
