Referrals | Hanna Academy

How It Works

Who Can Refer a Student

Referrals are accepted from school districts, SELPAs, and education professionals.

Hanna Academy accepts student referrals from Local Education Agencies (LEAs), including school districts and SELPAs. Professionals who are actively involved in a student’s IEP process may also initiate referrals through their LEA. We are certified as a nonpublic school (NPS) and able to serve students who require specialized support to gain educational benefit in an alternative setting.

Make a Referral

Our Process

Referrals, Not Admissions

We do not accept direct applications from families. Instead, all prospective students must be referred by their LEA. Referrals should include a Release of Information (ROI), the most recent IEP, psychoeducational evaluation, and transcripts, if available. If the student appears to be a fit, we schedule a tour and follow up with a Transition IEP meeting to finalize enrollment.

Step 1:

IEP in Place

Student Receives an IEP

A student is identified as needing special education services and receives an Individualized Education Program (IEP) through their home school.

Student Receives an IEP

A student is identified as needing special education services and receives an Individualized Education Program (IEP) through their home school.

Step 2:

District Exhausts Supports

LEA Explores All In-District Options

The school district must attempt all available supports and placements within the least restrictive environment (LRE) before considering a nonpublic school.

LEA Explores All In-District Options

The school district must attempt all available supports and placements within the least restrictive environment (LRE) before considering a nonpublic school.

Step 3:

Determination of NPS Need

IEP Team Determines Need for Nonpublic School

Based on data and services required, the IEP team may determine that a nonpublic school like Hanna is the best next step.

IEP Team Determines Need for Nonpublic School

Based on data and services required, the IEP team may determine that a nonpublic school like Hanna is the best next step.

Step 4:

Referral Sent to Hanna

District Submits Referral

The LEA or SELPA sends a referral packet including the IEP, psychoeducational evaluation, Release of Information, and transcripts.

District Submits Referral

The LEA or SELPA sends a referral packet including the IEP, psychoeducational evaluation, Release of Information, and transcripts.

Step 5:

Hanna Team Review

Team Review at Hanna

Hanna Academy reviews the documents to determine whether the student is a good fit.

Team Review at Hanna

Hanna Academy reviews the documents to determine whether the student is a good fit.

Step 6:

Family Outreach & Tour

Tour & Family Decision

If appropriate, a tour is offered to the student and family to build buy-in and ensure mutual fit.

Tour & Family Decision

If appropriate, a tour is offered to the student and family to build buy-in and ensure mutual fit.

Step 7:

Transition IEP

Transition IEP Meeting

If all parties agree, a Transition IEP is scheduled to finalize placement and services.

Transition IEP Meeting

If all parties agree, a Transition IEP is scheduled to finalize placement and services.

Step 8:

Student Enrolls

Enrollment at Hanna Academy

The student officially begins at Hanna Academy with a personalized education and support plan in place.

Enrollment at Hanna Academy

The student officially begins at Hanna Academy with a personalized education and support plan in place.

Who We Serve

Our Ideal Fit

We work best with students who qualify under emotional disturbance, specific learning disability, other health impairment, or autism. We cannot serve students with a history of arson, sexual predation, severe elopement, or those requiring intensive round-the-clock crisis supervision for safety.

Student sitting in classroom writing at desk.

Make a Referral

Reach out for a Referral Request Form

Questions or referrals can be sent to [email protected].

Key Dates

See School Calendar

Contact

Referring a Student to Hanna Academy

Who Can Refer a Student

Referrals, Not Admissions

Our Ideal Fit

Reach out for a Referral Request Form

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