Each student brings unique strengths, interests and learning needs to the classroom, and at HHA services
are offered to help students succeed.
➤ ➤ 504 and Student Support Team (SST) Meetings
504 and Student Support Team (SST) meetings are structured meetings designed to address individual student needs and may result in the development of accommodations, interventions, and other appropriate supports. Parents and guardians may request a 504 or SST meeting at any time if they have concerns about their child’s academic, behavioral, social-emotional, or functional needs. IEP, 504, and SST meetings may be held in person, virtually, or by telephone to provide families with flexible options for participation.
➤ ➤ Special Education/Intervention
HHA utilizes a inclusion model for special education services. Our special education teachers work collaboratively with general education teachers and provide support within the classroom to monitor student progress and assist with the implementation of IEP goals, objectives, accommodations, and instructional supports. When appropriate, special education teachers may also provide small-group or individualized instruction outside of the general education classroom based on a student’s individual needs and IEP. We also provide access to related service providers who support students in areas such as speech and language, psychology, adapted physical education, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
Our IEP Team is available throughout the school year to support students and families, maintain compliance with special education requirements, and collaborate with general education teachers, special education teachers, related service providers, and parents/guardians to address questions and concerns.
The IEP Team includes appropriate school personnel, such as general and special education teachers, a school psychologist, speech and language pathologist, social worker, IEP Team Associate/Chair, related service providers, and the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s), as appropriate. The team works collaboratively to review student needs, conduct or review assessments, determine eligibility for special education services, and develop appropriate IEPs and supports for students who qualify.
➤ ➤ English Language Development (ELD)
HHA serves a diverse community of Multilingual Learners (MLs) who speak a variety of languages at home. While the majority of our Multilingual Learners speak Spanish, our ELD program also serves students who speak Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Indigenous languages of the Americas. With more than 160 Multilingual Learners currently enrolled at HHA, our ELD program is designed to support the development of English language proficiency across the four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Our goal is to empower Multilingual Learners with the language skills, confidence, and tools they need to be successful in both academic and social settings. ELD teachers provide services both within and outside of the general education classroom and collaborate closely with classroom teachers, special educators, and families to identify and address students’ individual language needs.
➤ ➤ Additional Classroom Support
All PreK, kindergarten and first grade classrooms have a teacher and tutor to teach and assist with students. Additionally, second grade teachers have an instructional assistant who provides assistance as needed.