How can I enroll my child at Aldar Academy?

All students are referred to Aldar Academy by the school district of residence or through Private Pay placement.  When school districts refer a potential student, they provide verbal and written information to Aldar Academy such as academic and behavioral histories; social service involvement; current IEP's (Individual Educational Program); special challenges and any current needs to successfully accomplish their education while at Aldar Academy. As a school we review this information and determine whether we are able to meet the student's needs. If we determine that we are able to meet the potential students needs, we will arrange for a tour and pre-enrollment interview. Once Aldar Academy and the Parent/guardian (s) have agreed on placement your child can be enrolled.

What is an IEP?

An IEP is an abbreviated term for Individual Educational Program. An IEP is a detailed written description of your child's educational program. This written document is prepared annually, at least once per year, by the local school district representative during an IEP meeting with parents/guardian, current school administration, current teacher and possible mental health professionals.

Can I, as a parent/guardian, request and IEP meeting?

Yes. As the parent/guardian with legal Educational Rights, you can request an IEP meeting. Your school district will hold an IEP meeting at least annually to check the progress of your child's educational program however, an emergency IEP meeting can always be called if a pertinent issue needs to be immediately addressed.

What is a 26.5 meeting?

26.5 refers to the Government code Chapter 26.5.  This chapter can make available mental health and  educational services to those students that qualify. Often a referral for a 26.5 can occur post an IEP meeting, where additional services are being requested.

Who does Aldar Academy Serve?

• Emotionally Disturbed

• Attention Deficit Disorder / Attention Deficit Hyper-Active Disorder

• Developmentally Delayed/Disabled

• Intellectually Delayed

Aldar Academy serves a diverse community of students from all of the local school districts. Students may present needs in areas of severely handicapped, attention deficit disorder, learning handicapped, seriously emotionally disturbed, deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, and other health impaired. Aldar Academy admits students in accordance with Federal law and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, prohibiting anyone from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Aldar Academy is certified to serve students from the age of four through twenty-two years of.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.