Student Support Services | Special Education

The Science Academy is dedicated to providing a positive and supportive learning environment, and offers many Academic Support services, such as peer-to-peer tutoring,  to help our students achieve success.

If your child is experiencing difficulty in a class that requires help beyond basic tutoring, please contact the teacher as soon as you are aware. Communication and collaboration between student, parent, and teacher is a key part of achieving success. If, after conferencing with the teacher, your child is still struggling, please contact the Academic Counselor for additional assistance.

Special Education: Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Special education ensures that the unique learning needs of students with disabilities are met through additional services, supports, programs, specialized placements, or environments. 

Students who are eligible to receive support and services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are provided with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). 

Please refer to LAUSD’s brochure IEP and You for more information about the IEP process.

504 Accommodation Plans

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination/harassment on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The law requires reasonable accommodations be provided to students with qualifying disabilities.

To meet the criteria for Section 504 protections, a child must:

  1. have a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities;
  2. have a record of such impairment;
  3. or be regarded as having such an impairment.

Please refer to LAUSD’s Section 504 Information Brochure for more information, including qualifications, definitions, and evaluation.

LAUSD Section 504 Information Brochure (English)
LAUSD Section 504 Information Brochure (Spanish)

If you feel that your child may qualify for a Section 504 Plan, please contact the the Counseling Office for assistance with Student Services.

College Board/ACT Testing Accommodations

The College Board (which administers the AP, PSAT, and SAT exams) and ACT both offer accommodations. Students with an existing IEP or 504 Plan may apply for test accommodations through these organizations.

Information about accommodations from The College Board can be found here.
Information about accommodations from ACT can be found here.

If you have questions or would like to begin the accommodation request process, please contact the Counseling Office.