Make a Referral

Olympic and Summit Academies serve students who can benefit from specialized behavioral education services. Our academies are not an appropriate placement for all students. To be eligible, students must have all the necessary prerequisite skills and demonstrate a need for the services and supports offered at our academies. Home district special education directors or superintendents should contact us as soon as possible to discuss potential applicants. 

Intake and Onboarding Process

Phase 1: Referral & Initial Review

Submit a district Referral

Receive Referral

• District representative submits completed referral reflecting student needs, including:
  • Current IEP, BIP, FBA, and evaluation included
  • Student health plan provided (if applicable)

Screening Committee Review

• Program team reviews referral for alignment with services and determines if student's needs match program capabilities
• Program staff may request to observe the student's current educational environment

Phase 2: Assessment & Planning

Family and District Meeting

• District representative schedules meeting with program, family, student, and district representative and ensures required participants attend
• Meeting participants clarify student needs and program expectations

Decision and Determination

• Screening committee makes final placement decision
• Program communicates decision to district representative

IEP Meeting

• Program representative attends student's IEP meeting to align IEP with program services and goals

Phase 3: Enrollment & Preparation

Intake Meeting and Student Tour

• Family, district, and program staff meet, tour facility, and review program structure

Complete Admissions Process

• Family completes admissions packet with necessary student information
• Program reviews packet for completeness

Finalize Agreements

• District signs interlocal agreement with ESD 113 that confirms mutual expectations and responsibilities

Student Transportation & Start Date

• District confirms pick-up/drop-off times and any special needs
• Program identifies student start date
• District and program ensure all logistics are in place before first day