Private School Plans
Parents who decide to send their children to a private school may be accustomed to an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). An IEP is a public school document. It is documentation of a child’s official diagnosis, areas of strength and need, goals and accommodations and services provided. When a student transitions from a public school to a private school, parents have given up FAPE (Free and Appropriate Public Education). In the private school, a Service Plan (SP) is developed for each student. This plan is a document created in conjunction with the Public School District in which the private school resides.
Fortune Academy is located within MSD of Lawrence Township ( MSDLT). The Private School Team from MSDLT will create, in conjunction with Fortune Academy, the SP that supports services to students who attend Fortune Academy.
IF YOUR CHILD COMES TO FORTUNE WITH AN IEP OR AN SP
From another school, your child qualifies for an SP through MSDLT. In order for an SP to be developed at Fortune, parents must first sign permission for MSDLT to view student records. This permission slip is provided by Fortune Academy.
IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT HAVE AN IEP
An SP for your child will need to be created. Parents must submit a formal request to MSDLT for an educational evaluation to determine eligibility. Please note that SP services provided by MSDLT are consultative.
DOWNLOAD PERMISSION SLIP
The key benefits of maintaining an ISP for an eligible student:
Creates a seamless record of services for your child
Facilitates accommodations for the SAT, etc.
Ensures communication and consultation between public and private school
Supports potential access to student services, assistive technology, and other accommodations in a postsecondary institution