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The ACLD School offers school choice to parents of students
experiencing learning problems in the Youngstown community and
surrounding areas.This school is designed to offer a specialized
program and curriculum for students with learning
difficulties.
FUNDING
The ACLD School is a private, non-profit school. This school is
a John Peterson scholarship provider. The Jon Peterson
Special Needs Scholarship (JPSN) gives the parents of children with
disabilities the choice to send their child to special education
programs other than the one operated by their school district of
residence to receive the education and the services outlined in
their individualized education program (IEP)
OUR PROGRAM
1. Enrollment:
The ACLD School Program includes 1st through 8th grade
with enrollment of 65 students. Students are enrolled based on
documentation of existing learning problems and in accordance with
our enrollment procedures established by board policy.
2. Student-Teacher Ratio:
Overall student to teacher ratio will be 12:1, but will vary
based on the age, grade and educational needs of the students
enrolled. Educational assistants will also help in providing
support services and in offering an individualized program for each
child. Teachers will be state licensed intervention specialists and
regular education teachers . The staff will also include: a
Certified Clinical Counselor, Speech and Language Therapist, Art
and Physical Education instructors, Occupational Therapist and a
Technology Coordinator.
3. Curriculum:
The ACLD School has developed its own curriculum based on the
Common Core Standard. All students will also have a an IEP that
will identify his or her individual learning needs. The focus of
the program will be on the basics of, reading, math and language.
Social studies, science, health, physical education and art will be
offered to ensure that students receive the required elements for
an appropriate and well rounded education.
Philosophy:
The ACLD School believes that all students can learn if
they are given the right tools and taught through methods that
reflect the way they learn. We believe that through experiencing
success, our students will become more successful. By minimizing
competition and maximizing cooperation, we will establish a
positive and productive learning environment. The ACLD School
admits students of any sex, creed, race, color, national and ethnic
origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities
generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It
does not discriminate on the basis of sex, creed, race, color,
national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational
policies, admissions policies and other school-administered
programs.
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