Application

Applications must be completed by January 5th 2010
Interviews are held in February of 2010
Participation in trial day during March/April of 2010
Final decisions are made by April 15th. Deposits are due by May 1st to hold the spot.
The Mason LIFE Program has about a 20% acceptance rate. Of the 50 applicants a year, 15 will be interviewed. Of the 15, 10 students will be asked for a trial day. Of the 10, 8 will be accepted into the program for fall of 2010.

The following documentation should be included along with the application:

Related Services Assessments if applicable (Speech, PT, OT, Assistive Technology, etc)
Most recent Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Most recent Educational Evaluations
Teacher or service provider letter of recommendation

Once your complete application has been received, you will be contacted for a mandatory student and parent/family interview.

Admission decisions regarding the 2010-2011 academic year will be made by May 1, 2010.
Decisions are based on:

Applicant's learning needs and desire to attend program
Ability of program to meet applicant's needs and goals
Ability of the applicant to exhibit appropriate behavior and independently negotiate transitions between classes and buildings, lunch and non-academic activities.
Potential of applicant to successfully achieve his/ her goals within the context of the program content and setting
Commitment from the applicant's family/caregivers to support the goals of the program