Supporting Every Scholar’s Success – At LIFE Male STEAM Academy, we believe every scholar deserves access to a high-quality education in a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Our Special Education Department partners with students, families, teachers, and related service providers to ensure that each scholar receives the individualized supports and services needed to achieve academic, social, and personal success.
We are committed to providing specially designed instruction and accommodations that enable students with disabilities to reach their fullest potential while participating in the life of our school community.
LIFE Male STEAM Academy provides special education services in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Our team works collaboratively with families to:
Special education services are determined individually through each student’s IEP and may include:
Services are provided based on each student’s unique educational needs and recommendations made by the IEP Team.
LIFE Male STEAM Academy participates in Pennsylvania’s Child Find initiative.
Child Find is a statewide effort to identify, locate, and evaluate children who may have disabilities and are in need of special education services.
If you believe your child may qualify for special education services, please contact our Special Education Office to discuss the evaluation process.
Special Education Child Find Notice
Parents are valued members of the educational team.
We encourage families to actively participate in:
Strong partnerships between home and school help scholars achieve their greatest success.
Special Education Child Find Notice
CHILD FIND NOTICE PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE REFERRAL AND EVALUATION PROCESS, ELIGIBILITY, AND THE RIGHTS OF STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
AUTISM SPEAKS ENHANCES LIVES TODAY AND IS ACCELERATING A SPECTRUM OF SOLUTIONS FOR TOMORROW
AUTISM CONNECTION OF PA IS A LIFELINE FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY AUTISM PROVIDING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT
SUPPORT AND PARTNER WITH FAMILIES REARING CHILDREN WHO HAVE EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.
WORKING WITH THE BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, PA DPT. OF EDUCATION, PATTAN PROVIDES A FULL ARRAY OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TARGETED TO IMPROVING STUDENT RESULTS
If you have questions regarding Special Education services, referrals, evaluations, or existing IEPs, please contact:
Special Education Department
LIFE Male STEAM Academy
Phone: (412) 745-5433
Email: rgraham@lifesteam.org
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LIFE Male STEAM Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving young men in grades 6–11, where students engage in a dynamic, future-focused education rooted in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. There is no cost to parents to enroll, as enrollment for Pennsylvania charter school students is covered by taxpayer dollars. Enrollment is now open for the 2026–27 school year, making this the perfect time for families to explore all that LIFE Male STEAM Academy has to offer.