Special Ed Program
Kona Pacific’s Special Education team works collaboratively with general education teachers and educational assistants to ensure that all students—including those with learning challenges and identified disabilities—are supported in achieving success at school.
Special Education (SpEd) includes accommodations, modifications, specially designed instruction, and related services for students with identified disabilities who require an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The goal of special education is to help each student reach their fullest potential by providing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
To be eligible for Special Education services:
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A student must have an identified disability;
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The disability must adversely impact the student’s educational performance; and
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The student must require specially designed instruction to make meaningful progress, beyond what can be provided through general education supports alone.
Students who have learning challenges but do not qualify for Special Education services may still receive accommodations and support through the student support team.
Kona Pacific is committed to educating all students in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), ensuring they receive the appropriate level of support while remaining as fully included in the general education setting as possible.
