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"In the event that a student is having adjustment issues to a typical school setting, is needing assistance such as home instruction/help with an electronic school program, the student is suspended from school for non-violent reasons, or the student simply needs a short term/medium term/long term educational placement for support, then look to us for a unique alternative academic option. This new program offers a structured environment for students grades 3-12. The classroom is supervised by an Ohio Licensed Teacher/intervention specialist while the student completes the schoolwork from their own district or from our electronic curriculum supplemented by direct instruction!" - Jay Berk, Ph.D. Website

"Lawrence School serves students with IEPs, 504s, and/or diagnoses, including: dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. Our program is designed for students who have average and above intelligence, who simply process information differently than what is expected in a traditional classroom." - Lawrence School Website

"A chartered non-public school for children and young adults ages 5 through 21 with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Opened in 2000, Monarch School is licensed by the State Board of Education of the State of Ohio, and is also a certified California non-public school, and is Illinois State Board of Education approved. Monarch School serves students from more than 5 states and 75 school districts nationwide." - Monarch Website

"STEPS Academy offers comprehensive, intensive and individualized educational programs serving children and young adults from age 3 through 22. Academic instruction is combined with behavioral support." - STEPS Website

"Since 1998, our autism school has offered individualized care and instruction to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Achievement Centers for Children offers classes in both our Westlake and Highland Hills, Ohio offices. Our school has grown steadily in capacity and now serves students from kindergarten through 10th grade." - Achievement Centers Website

"By delivering both mental health services and special education, PEP Day Treatment Centers provide a holistic approach to serving students ages 5-22 with significant behavioral and mental health challenges." - PEP Website

"Summit Academy Parma Community School serves children in 1st through 12th grade. Our school is committed to providing quality education to children with social and learning disorders such as Autism, ADD, ADD Spectrum Disorders, and ADHD. We aim to create a therapeutic, soothing environment where students receive the attention and care they need to thrive." - Summit Academy Website

"The Autism Academy of Learning (AAL) is a publicly funded charter school providing year-round educational services to students with Autism in an environment that fosters acceptance, trust, and success." - The Autism Academy Website

"Hanna Perkins School is a private, non-profit preschool and state-chartered kindergarten. Our play-based school focuses on healthy emotional development. Children at our school learn all the academic fundamentals you’d expect. Plus they learn to manage themselves and the complex social situations of daily life while playing, learning and having fun in a nurturing environment of trust and mutual respect." - Hannah Perkins Website

"Our chartered non-public school, certified by the Ohio Department of Education, serves students from the age of first diagnosis to 22 years. Licensed special educators, behavior analysts, speech/language pathologists and classroom behavior therapists have intensive training and experience in ABA. Parent training, observations and home visits are integral components of both of our programs." - Lerner School Website

"IDEA House is a Christian faith-based year-round school for students with different abilities located in Canal Fulton, Ohio. We are dedicated to creating a sensory-friendly learning environment for children with Autism, as well as other learning disabilities. We specialize in students diagnosed as twice exceptional!" - IDEA House Website

"Since 2006, Gaitway High School is a place where students learn to succeed. They come from school districts across Northeast Ohio where they may have struggled in a traditional high school setting. The small class sizes and individualized lesson plans help students thrive. Gaitway is a partnership between Fieldstone Farm and Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve (ESCWR)."

"The Gerson School is a coeducational alternative day school for students in grades 6 through 12 who have not been successful in traditional educational settings, or who would benefit from a personal and therapeutic environment that affects positive growth according to individual need and ability. Chartered by the Ohio Department of Education, the school serves a variety of students, including those with emotional or behavioral difficulties, who have been bullied, or have poor social skills/peer relationships. School districts throughout Northeast Ohio refer students who would benefit from the specialized program we offer." - The Gerson School Website

"Our college-preparatory high school program is best suited for students who possess a strong desire to actively pursue their academic goals. Anchored in discussion-based classrooms and experiential learning, students overcome learning challenges and master content through a strategically-designed classroom environment, multisensory learning, and organizational coaching." - Lawrence School Website

"S.U.P.E.R. Learning Center provides a well-rounded curriculum of general education, special education, faith-based classes, as well as vocational and transitional programs." - SUPER Website

"The St. Andre Scholars program at St. Edward High School seeks to make a quality Catholic Education available for students with moderate cognitive disabilities or learning differences which indicate a need for extensive academic support." - St. Ed Website

"At Hickman & Lowder, we blend special education advocacy with legal services, so that your family will get the personalized attention it needs. Our attorneys work hand-in-hand with our Certified Intervention Specialist and Special Education Advocate to provide a seamless experience for you. During our initial meetings, we listen to your concerns, and assess your child’s educational and personal needs, their circumstances, and your interactions with the school district. We’ll answer all your questions and share specific recommendations. What follows those first meetings depends upon your unique situation, what you wish to accomplish, and how much you would like us to be involved." - Hickman & Lowder Website

"At the Cuddy Law Firm’s Independence office, we are proud to help families in the Cleveland area with their special education needs. We are proud to help families in the Cleveland area with special education matters.Our Cleveland area office is located in Independence, OH, just south of Cleveland. We’re just a few minutes from Interstates 480 and 77." - Cuddy Law Firm Website

All Ohio school districts are required to provide a free appropriate public education [FAPE] for children with disabilities in accordance to the Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Education Act and the Operating Standards for Ohio Schools Serving Children with Disabilities.

The Jon Peterson Special Needs (JPSN) Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students who are eligible to attend kindergarten through 12th grade and have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) from their district. The amount of each scholarship will be based on the primary disability condition identified on the student's Evaluation Team Report (ETR) and will not exceed $27,000. Students must be enrolled in the scholarship program for the entire program year to receive the full scholarship amount.

The Autism Scholarship Program (ASP) gives the parents of children with autism who qualify for a scholarship the choice to send the child to a special education program other than the one operated by the school district of residence to receive their education and the services outlined in the child's individualized education program (IEP). Any student who has been identified by their district as a child with autism and for whom the district has created an individualized education plan (IEP) qualifies for the Autism Scholarship program.

LLA is committed to finding solutions that work for the entire family, and offer services such as telepractice, articulation, social groups, and camps to supplement traditional therapy.