Referral Process

Most referrals are made through the student's school district special education department. Students must have an IEP stating eligibility for Non-Public School placement ("NPS"). Parents who are interested in Sand Paths Academy should contact the special education department within their school district. An official referral to Sand Paths Academy will be sent to us by the District. A copy will be sent to the parent, who should then contact the Program Director, Cynthia Scott for an intake appointment. If the student is offered placement, Ms. Scott will inform both the parent and the respective district representative. An individual contract will then be signed, so that the District will be billed for the student's tuition.

Sand Paths also accepts students for private placement. In these cases, parents should contact the Program Director to schedule an intake appointment. If the student is accepted for placement, an individual contract will be drawn up with the parents regarding tuition fees.