Main Contact:
Jill Gonzalez, Program Specialist, 15250 Avenue of Science SD, CA 92128
PHONE: (858) 521-2800 x2211; FAX: (858) 485-1501
The Poway Academy of Learning is committed to accelerating the academic potential of each student by providing a program and services individualized to the needs of each student.
The Poway Academy of Learning, a school within a school, provides intensive academic programs de-signed to meet each student’s indi-vidual needs in grades three through grade twelve.
The Poway Academy of Learning provides mainstreaming and inte-gration opportunities with age ap-propriate peers. Small group in-struction emphasizes individual strengths that lead the student to-ward completion of graduation re-quirements..
Ancillary services available to support individual education programs include:
- Speech and Language Services
- DIS Counseling
- Assistive Technology
- Keyboarding
- Occupational Therapy
Enrollment is based upon assessment and identification of students who quali-fy under Federal and/or State criteria for Special Education and related services. The profile of a student who is successful in the PAL Program has a high cognitive ability and is capable of completing core academic requirements yet cannot demonstrate proficiency in the large group settings. These students typically demonstrate one or more of the follow-ing:
- Attention deficit/hyperactivity
- Visual/auditory processing difficulty
- Poor motor integration
- Limited social skills
Students are accepted on a case-by-case basis following evaluation by the Poway Special Education Department and recommendation by a student's IEP team.
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP) developed to meet the unique needs of each student
- Small group instruction
- A highly structured environment with individual guidance and close supervision
- Highly qualified special educators and support staff
- Life and social skills training through curriculum and DIS counseling services
- Behavior Support Plans
Students will have access to the core curriculum and supplemental materials. In addition, students will have available to them alterna-tive means to meet their individual needs through the use of assistive technology. Services and programs include up-to-date software such as internet access, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Type to Learn, Write:OutLoud, and Draft Builder.
The Poway Academy of Learning consists of highly skilled and cre-dentialed professionals; educators with expertise in the field of special education.
The Poway Academy of Learning recognizes the value of parent in-volvement. Parents are encouraged to participate in and to provide feedback to the Program. Newslet-ters and grade reports for each class are posted on Learning Point weekly, notifying parents of the classroom lessons and activities.