Beacon | Academic Support

Beacon is a fee-based program offered to students in 3rd through 12th grades who are in need of academic support. Beacon students will benefit from differentiated instruction and progress monitoring by trained teachers.

Beacon in Elementary School

Beacon is offered for students in grades 3-5 through teacher recommendation only. Elementary Beacon students will receive the following services:

  • Twice-Weekly One-on-One Sessions
  • Student Monitoring and Goal Setting
  • Teacher Collaboration/ Classroom Strategies
  • Develop Greater Degrees of Self-Advocacy and Academic Ownership
  • Parent Communication
  • Teacher/Student/Parent Conferences as needed
  • Standardized Testing Accommodations per IEP
  • Coordinate services available through LAUSD

 

Beacon in Middle/High School

Beacon is offered for grades 6-12 through parent and/or teacher request. Beacon students will receive the following services:

  • Twice-Weekly Small Group Sessions
  • Student Monitoring and Goal Setting
  • Teacher Collaboration/ Classroom Strategies
  • Develop Greater Degrees of Self-Advocacy and Academic Ownership
  • Parent Communication
  • Teacher/Student/Parent Conferences as needed
  • Standardized Testing Accommodations per IEP
  • Coordinate services available through LAUSD
  • After School Homework Club Tuesdays and Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Homework Club is included for Beacon students
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for Beacon?
How much does Beacon cost?
Why does Beacon require teacher recommendation for grades 3-5?
Can my Beacon student bring their sibling to Homework Club?
My child has an IEP. Will Beacon ensure that all IEP goals are met?
Will the Beacon teacher collaborate with my child's teachers?
What communication can I expect from the Beacon teachers?
What happens if my child is absent on their Beacon day?
Will my child receive help during Homework Club?
Does Beacon provide tutoring?
Beacon Application
Financial Agreement