Documents Needed to Apply to Pepin Academies Special Education Schools

The following documents must be submitted with the application or the application will not be reviewed by the admissions committee:

Required Documents: All required documents must be submitted with the application. Incomplete applications will be rejected and must be resubmitted with the missing information to be considered. All pages of each document must be included in a single file — PDF format is preferred.

THESE DOCUMENTS MAY NOT BE MORE THAN THREE YEARS OLD

1. Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or Service Plan
   • If your IEP is from outside the state of Florida, please also include your initial eligibility documentation to confirm the student meets Florida’s eligibility requirements.
2. Educational Testing
   • Copies of psychological evaluations, social work reports, and/or language assessments (private or district).
3. Academic Records
   • Grades 3–6: Most recent report card
   • Grades 7–12 or Transition Program: Student’s transcript
4. Behavioral Support Plans
   • If applicable, include the Positive Behavior Intervention Plan (PBIP) or Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA).

Additional documentation may be requested before a pre-qualification decision is made.

Public Charter School Compliance

Pepin Academies are public charter schools that receive their Charter from the local school district and comply with all applicable requirements of state law and the public school system as well as their Charter.  Federal Law may also apply if the school is the recipient of federal grant funds.

Learning Disabilities Admissions Policy

All students attending Pepin Academies must have a learning disability or learning-related disability which may include but is not limited to: Specific Learning Disabilities, Language Impairment, Speech Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Impairment, Intellectual Disability, Pervasive Developmental Delay or a medical condition that affects learning.  Students must have a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Despite our commitment to excellence, Pepin Academies recognizes that there are instances where the needs of certain students supersede the scope of our services. While we strive to support a wide range of learning needs, our program is not designed to serve students who require intensive behavioral interventions or highly restrictive settings. There are occasions where alternative educational options may better serve students with specialized requirements. If you have questions about whether Pepin Academies is the right fit for your child, we encourage you to reach out for more information.

Enrollment Information

In the event that more students have applied to enroll at Pepin Academies than there are spots available by the deadline established, a lottery will be held to determine which students will be accepted.  Currently, enrolled students will be re-enrolled automatically. The following students will be given preference, so long as students enrolled through preference are not a significant portion of the school’s student body in the admission process under state law.

• Current Pepin Academies students who wish to transfer campuses
• Students whose parents are staff members with Pepin Academies
• Students whose parents are active board members of Pepin Academies
• Students who have siblings enrolled in the organization
• Children of Active Military Families