GENERAL FAQ

 

1. What are the requirements to enroll?

  • Child must live in East Baton Rouge Parish School District*
  • Child must have a DSM-V diagnosis of autism from a qualified specialist (Neurologist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or Developmental Pediatrician)
  • Child must have a current IEP from a parish in Louisiana

 

2. What do I need to do to apply for my child?

  • Applications are currently closed. Please sign up for email updates on our home page to be notified when the application period begins.
  • Complete the pre-enrollment form.
  • Submit current IEP, DSM-V medical diagnosis of autism and any additional relevant documentation
  • Submit Authorization to Release Information between Emerge and
    • Parish which current IEP was completed
    • Child’s Doctor(s)

 

3. What ages/grade levels are you enrolling?  

  • In the fall of 2019 we will enroll Kindergarten and a limited number of first grade spots.

 

4. Does my child have to have autism to enroll?

  • Yes, all students must have a DSM-V diagnosis of autism from a medical professional.

 

5. What is the enrollment process?

  • Applications are currently closed. Please sign up for email updates on our home page to be notified when the application period begins.
  • Parents/Guardians complete a pre-enrollment form
  • Parents/Guardians submit documents verifying qualification (see #2)
  • If there are more applicants than seats, we will hold a lottery

 

*In regards to homeless applicants, The Emerge School for Autism abides by all regulations in accordance with the federal McKinney-Vento Act.