Best Special Needs Schools in Metairie, Louisiana (2026)

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Metairie Park Country Day School

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Metairie, LAGrades PreK-12

From early childhood through grade 12, Metairie Park Country Day builds a rigorous curriculum around curiosity, independence and a close-knit school community. Its Learning Support Program offers academic resources in every grade, whether or not a student has a diagnosed learning difference. Multiage classrooms, specialist support and enrichment activities shape the learning experience across divisions.

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Jefferson Parish Schools has a Child Find route for children who are not enrolled in an educational program, with a separate school conference form for families already connected to a campus.

Child Find identifies and evaluates children who may need special-education services and are not currently enrolled. A referral form is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Arabic, and 504-349-8663 answers questions about completing it; for children not enrolled in school, the district directs families to Child Search at precious.kirk@jpschools.org. For a child already attending a Jefferson Parish school, a teacher conference form can lead to discussion with the school’s Academic/Behavior Intervention Team.

Local resources checked October 1, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Metairie

Where should a Metairie family start if a child is not enrolled in school?

Jefferson Parish Schools directs families of children who are not enrolled to its Child Search contact at precious.kirk@jpschools.org. The district’s Child Find office also provides a referral form; call 504-349-8663 with questions about completing it. Contact the district to confirm which details to include.

Are Jefferson Parish Child Find materials available in multiple languages?

Yes. Child Find referral forms are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Arabic. If you need another language or help completing a form, call the district’s Child Find line or ask the school for assistance. These translations cover the Child Find materials, not every district document.

How can a family with an enrolled student raise a school concern?

Jefferson Parish Schools has a teacher conference form for families who want to discuss a learning or behavioral concern with the child’s school. The meeting can include discussion of whether to refer the student to the Academic/Behavior Intervention Team. Ask the campus how the form is submitted and what happens next.

How does Jefferson Parish handle a concern about motor skills in physical education?

The regular physical-education teacher first conducts a motor screening when a student is having difficulty in PE. The school’s Academic/Behavior Intervention Team is then contacted; adapted-PE staff may evaluate when warranted. Services during the day are based on the student’s IEP.

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