If a parent or a guardian of a child is interested in exploring the possiblity of Pineland Learning Center as an option for placement, there are a few steps that need to be completed:

• The student must have an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• The student must be having a difficult time being successful in his/her current placement
• Discussions about student and his/her placement should occur between the parent and the district case manager
• The case manager may approve a tour of Pineland Learning Center for the parent
• The case manager and the parent discuss the possible placement and make a decision
• The case manager asks for placement to Pineland Learning Center
• Pineland Learning Center accepts the student referral
• A start date is decided on by district case manager and Pineland Learning Center