A Private School Placement Partner for School Districts
Not every student can thrive in a traditional school environment. When a student's educational needs extend beyond what a district can provide within its existing programs or environment, a private school placement may offer the right path forward.
- Ignite Learning Academy provides K–12 private school placement for students who benefit from a flexible, personalized online learning environment.
- Our goal is simple: Help districts provide students with an educational setting designed around their individual needs.
A Flexible Placement Option for Students with Unique Needs
Ignite Learning Academy can be an option for students whose circumstances make a traditional school setting challenging, including students who:
- Require specialized instruction and individualized support
- Have learning differences that impact their ability to succeed in a traditional classroom
- Have medical or health-related needs that make attending a physical campus difficult
- Are immunocompromised or require a home-based learning environment
- Have sleep disorders or other circumstances that make a traditional school schedule difficult
- Need a different pace, structure or learning environment to make academic progress
- Have not been successful in a traditional educational setting despite appropriate interventions
Because ILA is fully online, students can access live instruction and connect with their teachers and peers without the demands of a traditional school campus.
What Makes ILA a Strong Placement Option
A private school designed for flexibility, accessibility, and individualized support.
Individualized Schedule
Each student receives a personalized schedule that takes their unique learning needs and medical circumstances into consideration. Curriculum includes core academics, electives, executive functioning, life skills, and social skills.
Fully Online, By Design
Every class takes place from home. Students connect through live classes and virtual clubs in a safe, engaging learning environment ideal for immunocompromised students or those who can't attend in person.
Affordable Cost
We offer affordable tuition designed to fit within the per-pupil funding available to most school districts. For general education students, tuition starts at $6,000/year, while special programs start at $9,250/year.
Specialized Support Through Our FIRE Academy Program
A Program Designed for Students Who Learn Differently
For students with more significant learning differences and developmental needs, FIRE Academy (which stands for Fueling Independence & Reaching Excellence) provides specialized instruction and support within Ignite Learning Academy.
FIRE is designed to meet students where they are while helping them develop the academic, social, organizational and life skills they need to make meaningful progress.
FIRE Academy provides:
Individualized Instruction
Instruction is tailored to each student's academic abilities, learning profile and individual goals.
Live, Certified Teachers
Students learn through live instruction and receive support from educators who understand the needs of students who learn differently.
Small-Group Learning
A smaller learning environment allows teachers to provide greater individual attention and targeted support.
Academic & Skill Development
Students can work on academic skills while also developing executive functioning, organizational, social and life skills.
A Structured, Supportive Environment
Students benefit from consistent expectations and support while having the flexibility of an online learning environment.
A Partner for School Districts
We Understand That Placement Is About Finding the Right Fit.
Ignite Learning Academy works with districts and families to create a transition to a learning environment where the student can continue making academic progress.
Why Districts Consider ILA
- K–12 private school
- Fully online learning environment
- Live instruction from certified, experienced teachers in every subject
- Flexible scheduling with individualized and differentiated instruction
- Specialized support through FIRE Academy
- Designed for students with learning differences
- Ability to serve students who may benefit from learning outside a traditional campus
- Tuition designed to fit within the per-pupil funding available
WASC Accredited
Ignite Learning Academy has met the highest of standards for instruction, data, stakeholder communication, assessment, goals, and professional development. ILA is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a globally renowned organization.
According to Ms. Elizabeth Oberreiter, WASC Director for the Accrediting Commission for Schools, in the accreditation site visit report:
"The administration, staff and teachers are fully dedicated to each student's academic and personal growth journey. The school provides students with lifelong tools to ensure they succeed in their education and/or career path."
"Students and parents shared their previous schools did not challenge them enough. Parents stated the ILA teachers have given their students a much more rigorous curriculum and their students are excited to learn and progress at their own pace."
— Ms. Elizabeth Oberreiter, WASC Director
An Affordable Private Placement Option for School Districts
Private placement does not have to mean an exceptionally high-cost placement.
With tuition rates starting at $6,000 per year, ILA offers an affordable private-school option while providing the flexibility and specialized support many students need.
When the IEP team determines that a student requires a private school placement, Ignite Learning Academy may be the school you've been looking for.
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Let us help your students who need a private placement option. Contact ILA today.
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