Answer: Students who attend one of The Help Group schools either pay privately or receive approval from their school district for non-public school placement. Through the IEP process (Individualized Education Plan), the school district makes a determination that a non-public school is the most appropriate setting for your child. Once the district has approved placement, then the student is eligible to be considered for enrollment. For further information, contact the Admissions Office at 818-779-5262.

You can get orientation information by calling the Admissions Office at 818-779-5262. These meetings are held frequently at every campus and provide families an opportunity to hear the school philosophy, ask questions and see the school. Families should call to make a reservation for the next scheduled meeting.

We will need an application with supporting documents to begin the admissions process. You can start the process by registering on our PowerSchool platform. After submitting an application, our Admissions Office will schedule an interview with an admissions evaluator for you and your child. After this meeting, the evaluator will contact professionals who have worked with your child (a recent teacher, for example) to gather additional information. Materials you have submitted and information gathered will then be reviewed by our Admissions Committee to determine if there is an appropriate match with one of our programs.

Door-to-door transportation is generally available for funded students. If transportation is indicated on your student’s IEP, it will be provided by the school district or The Help Group. The Help Group utilizes a mix of student transportation carriers: two bus companies and several cab companies. All bus and cab drivers have received training from their respective companies in transporting students with special needs. In addition to that training, the drivers have received general information from our Clinical Directors about the student population and suggestions as to how to interact with the students in their vehicle. All drivers have Department of Justice and FBI clearance. You can also choose to transport your student and receive reimbursement, paid monthly.