Specialized Accommodations
Enlightium Academy is dedicated to making academic success possible for all students by providing a personalized learning environment.
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Personalized Paths to Success
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As an approved and accredited private school, Enlightium Academy provides several effective options for students with academic challenges and health impairments. We have experience working with students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and other specific learning disabilities, as well as students who struggle with organizational skills and low motivation. At Enlightium, we strive to provide quality education to improve the future of all students, regardless of the obstacles they are facing.
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Many students who might need accommodations in a traditional school find that Enlightium’s learning model is just what they need to be successful.
Below are some ways in which the virtual learning platform, Ignitia, accommodates all students:
- Extra attempts on assignments
- Daily schedule
- Extra time on lessons and assessments
- Ability to print assignments
- Text-to-speech functionality
- Translation tool
- Preferential seating
- Ability to take frequent breaks
Additionally, further accommodations can be made within the tuition package that you choose for your student.
Examples include
- Assistance in setting flexible and attainable short-term goals
- Meeting weekly- or bi-weekly with a teacher to work on needed skills or to provide accountability
- Allowing writing assignments to be submitted orally with an outline
- Using Pass/Fail grading for selected courses
- Instructions presented orally
- Audio versions of assignments
Enlightium students with academic, cognitive, intellectual, learning, or health challenges interested in taking college-bound exams (e.g, PSAT, SAT, ACT) are required by ACT and CollegeBoard to have an active plan with their school prior to requesting accommodations for an exam. Accommodation requests take 6–8 weeks to be approved. Therefore, it is imperative to begin the process early. Enlightium students who would like to pursue a formal, written plan may set up a consultation with our Intervention Specialist.
Disclaimer: Please note that Enlightium Academy does not provide the same type of support that public schools provide due to the laws that govern educational funding for students with academic challenges. Not all accommodations are guaranteed, as they are tailored to each student individually.
Available Add-On Plans
Available for Grades 3-12
This is similar to an Individualized Education Program (IEP). However, it is designed to be used by a private school. Enlightium is able to accept a Resident District ISP directly from a Resident District.
Please note that funds have been allocated by the federal government for the public education system to provide families that choose private education for their students with an evaluation to qualify for an RD-ISP. This is done through the family’s Resident District. They will evaluate and assess your student for an RD-ISP. If your student qualifies, they will write, manage, and own the RD-ISP. Enlightium’s Intervention Specialist will collaborate with them directly to facilitate adaptations and/or accommodations for each student as the Resident District deems necessary and in accordance with our ability to meet those needs.
The process typically takes some time, and the course assignment may be delayed as your Resident District finalizes documentation. In the meantime, students in grades 3–8 may continue to work on Bible courses, and all students will have access to Enlightium’s Student Orientation course.
Available for Grades 3-12
According to www.dol.gov, a student’s physical, mental, or emotional health impairment is defined as:
“...any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, including speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive, digestive, genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; or any mental or psychological disorder such as, emotional or mental illness, and a major life activity, defined as functions such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, working, standing, lifting, bending, reading, concentrating, thinking, and communicating impacting your child.”
A student does not need to be substantially limited in the major life activity of learning to be eligible under Section 504. A student may have a disability that in no way affects the ability to learn, yet the student may need extra assistance of some kind to complete Enlightium’s curriculum with success. Enlightium’s Interventions Specialist considers available diagnostic documentation and doctors’ recommendations concerning the student’s degree of impairment and collaborates with parents to create a 504 plan.
Note: A 504 plan is not required in order to obtain accommodations at Enlightium; we gladly support each student according to their need. A consultation should be scheduled only if official documentation is needed, such as for college entry exams, government agencies, etc.
Available for Grades 3-12
Parents at Enlightium will need to collaborate with their student’s counselor to receive an IHIP detailing course assignments and progress. Students typically do not need an IHIP unless their state or district explicitly requires one. If an IHIP is required, parents simply need to reach out to their student’s counselor to start the process of receiving one.
Depending on the time of the year, it may take up to 5 business days for the student’s counselor to provide an IHIP, so families should notify their counselor via email as soon as possible if they require an IHIP or an updated IHIP.
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Don’t just take our word for it—listen to the stories of families who’ve chosen Enlightium and found success. Our community of over 5,000 online students speaks to the strength of our program and the profound impact it has on our students’ lives.
We love Enlightium!
This was our first year with Enlightium Academy and I love it for my daughter! She has grown so much spiritually and academically! The weight of having to do it all has been lifted since I have 3 small children as well. We feel supported in our homeschool life!
Brittany R.
Greatest homeschooling program
This program is really focused on a good education for your kids.
Kristen S.
We went from discouraged to "We can do this!!"
The ability to adapt to our child’s learning challenges made for a smooth transition bringing joy that she is actually learning now and retaining the knowledge. We can not wait to tackle another year!
L. Allen
Love the curriculum
Love the curriculum. The teachers are wonderful and caring. Any technical issues are resolved almost immediately and the billing department has excellent customer service
EA Parent
We love Enlightium!
This was our first year with Enlightium Academy and I love it for my daughter! She has grown so much spiritually and academically! The weight of having to do it all has been lifted since I have 3 small children as well. We feel supported in our homeschool life!
Brittany R.
Greatest homeschooling program
This program is really focused on a good education for your kids.
Kristen S.
We went from discouraged to "We can do this!!"
The ability to adapt to our child’s learning challenges made for a smooth transition bringing joy that she is actually learning now and retaining the knowledge. We can not wait to tackle another year!
L. Allen
Love the curriculum
Love the curriculum. The teachers are wonderful and caring. Any technical issues are resolved almost immediately and the billing department has excellent customer service
EA Parent
Prayers answered!
This education option has blessed our lives in so many ways. We will forever be grateful to Enlightium Academy.
Marman
A wonderful experience
Enlightium academy has helped me so much in the homeschooling of my son. They have worked with our scheduling and been there with answers to any questions we've had. They have made this a wonderful experience.
Mandy
My kids are making way better grades
I love the curriculum given to my kids and the teachers are very helpful. My kids are making way better grades with this program then they did in public school.
Michael
Everything I was looking for
Enlightium Academy ended up being everything I was looking for. It offers a good, flexible curriculum that truly accommodates my schedule without sacrificing learning. Most importantly, they teach the Bible in such an amazing way. It’s just perfect—I don’t regret being part of this school for a moment.
Diliana S.
Prayers answered!
This education option has blessed our lives in so many ways. We will forever be grateful to Enlightium Academy.
Marman
A wonderful experience
Enlightium academy has helped me so much in the homeschooling of my son. They have worked with our scheduling and been there with answers to any questions we've had. They have made this a wonderful experience.
Mandy
My kids are making way better grades
I love the curriculum given to my kids and the teachers are very helpful. My kids are making way better grades with this program then they did in public school.
Michael
Everything I was looking for
Enlightium Academy ended up being everything I was looking for. It offers a good, flexible curriculum that truly accommodates my schedule without sacrificing learning. Most importantly, they teach the Bible in such an amazing way. It’s just perfect—I don’t regret being part of this school for a moment.
Diliana S.
