2108: Learning Assistance Program (LAP)

The District will implement a learning assistance program designed to enhance educational opportunities for students enrolled in kindergarten through twelfth grade who are not meeting academic standards by providing supplemental instruction and services to those students. Students “who are not meeting academic standards” means students with the greatest academic deficits in basic skills as identified by statewide, school, or district assessments or other performance measurement tools.

Coordination with Other Programs

The district may coordinate federal, state, and local programs in order to serve the maximum number of students who are below grade level in basic skills. Students receiving assistance in another special needs program may also be served in the learning assistance program if they meet student eligibility and selection requirements.

Annual Report to OSPI

The district will submit an annual report by September 30th, to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction detailing the following:

A. The amount of academic growth gained by students participating in the learning assistance program;

B. The number of students who gain at least one year of academic growth;

C. The specific practices, activities, and programs used by each school building that received learning assistance funds; and

D. The percentage of learning assistance program funding (if any) used to engage community partners, the number of students receiving direct supports and services from those community partners, and the types of supports; and

E. The number of students served by the learning assistance program during the school year who were able to exit the program because student academic growth resulted in meeting the academic standard for grade level.

Cross References

• Board Policy 2161 Education of Students with Disabilities
• Board Policy 4130 Title 1, Parent Involvement
• Board Policy 6100 Revenues from Local, State and Federal Sources

Legal References

• Chapter 28A.165-041 RCW Learning Assistance Program
• WAC 392-162 Special Service Program - Learning Assistance
• SHB 1208, Chapter 111, Laws of 2021 Learning Assistance Program – Various Provisions