Admissions Process

1. Inquiry & Record Submission:

Case managers are invited to submit student records including the current IEP and most recent evaluations  to:

Lisa Bernardo
Director, Region V Council for Special Education
Director, Hopestone Academy

Jill Casey
Program Coordinator, Hopestone Academy

Admissions_regionv@hopestoneacademy.org 

2. Record Review:

Our admissions committee carefully reviews all submitted documentation to determine whether Hopestone Academy can appropriately support the student’s needs. 

3. Intake Meeting & Tour:
If the student appears to be a potential match, the student, family, and case manager are invited to:

• Meet with our admissions team

• Tour the program

• Learn more about our program and supports.

This meeting allows us to understand the student’s strengths, needs, and goals.

4. Student Visit:

Following the intake, students who may be a good fit are invited to spend part of a school day visiting a classroom.

This experience helps the team determine if our environment is the right match for their success. 

5. Admission Decision & Placement:

If both the family and the admissions team agree that Hopestone Academy is an appropriate placement, a letter of acceptance will be issued to the sending district. 

Interested in Learning More?

For additional inquiries or to begin the admissions process, please email: Admissions_regionv@hopestoneacademy.org