Best Special Needs Schools in Slidell, Louisiana (2026)

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Harvest Christian Academy - Slidell

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Slidell, LA

Harvest Christian Academy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for students with diverse learning needs, particularly those with language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional learners. Established in 2004, the school's core mission is to empower each child through personalized education that nurtures their unique strengths and challenges. The academy employs a range of innovative programs and therapeutic methodologies designed to promote academic success and emotional well-being. With a focus on individualized instruction, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ensuring that each child receives the attention they deserve. This commitment to tailored education is complemented by strong partnerships with families, creating a collaborative community that supports student growth. Unique facilities and engaging community events further enhance the educational experience, making Harvest Christian Academy a distinctive choice for parents seeking a compassionate and effective learning environment for their children.

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Learning differences
Twice-exceptional
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Montessori Academy of Slidell

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Slidell, LAGrades PreK-5

Montessori Academy of Slidell opened during the pandemic, when schools across the country were closing, to give Northshore families a steady, in-person option for young children. Our campus is on Fremaux Avenue in Slidell. Our Primary Program serves children ages 3 to 6 in mixed-age classrooms covering PK3, PK4 and Kindergarten. Children work daily with Montessori materials in practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics and cultural studies during uninterrupted work cycles, with lessons given one on one or in small groups. The Kindergarten year completes the Primary cycle and is aligned with Louisiana academic standards. The Louisiana Montessori Association accredits our school, and our educators hold or are pursuing training through AMI and the Center for Guided Montessori Studies. We participate in Louisiana's GATOR Scholarship Program and enroll during set open enrollment periods, with a waitlist the rest of the year.

Montessori preschool and kindergarten
Montessori
Mixed-age classrooms
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Comparing school options in Slidell

Slidell is in St. Tammany Parish, and St. Tammany Parish Public Schools runs the early childhood special education routes. Child Search screens children ages 3 to 6 who are not enrolled in school, looking at communication, motor, sensory, cognitive, social, and self-help skills. The district's Early Childhood Department answers at 985-898-3306.

For preschoolers who qualify, the parish's Preschool Early Intervention (PEI) program serves 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds with identified special education needs. PEI is separate from the free public Pre K program, which serves 4-year-olds who meet income rules set by the Louisiana Department of Education. Families considering a private school through Louisiana's LA GATOR education savings account should read its special education terms before enrolling.

Local resources checked October 7, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Slidell

What does St. Tammany's Child Search screen?

Child Search screens children ages 3 to 6 who are not enrolled in school, to identify needs in communication, motor, sensory, cognitive, social, and self-help skills. Call the Early Childhood Department at 985-898-3306 to start. If your child is already enrolled, ask the school about an evaluation; our evaluation guide explains how.

What is Preschool Early Intervention in St. Tammany?

St. Tammany's Preschool Early Intervention (PEI) program serves 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old students with identified special education needs. A child usually reaches PEI after a Child Search screening and an evaluation find a need. The IEP team then sets services and the setting. Our early intervention guide covers the move from infant services.

Is St. Tammany's public Pre K the same as special education preschool?

No. The public Pre K program provides free daily education to 4-year-olds who meet income qualifications set by the Louisiana Department of Education. Preschool Early Intervention is based on identified special education needs, not income, and serves ages 3 through 5. A child could be considered for both, so ask the Early Childhood Department how they work together.

What happens to special education if we use LA GATOR at a private school?

Under LA GATOR policy, a parent of a student who would have been entitled to special education in the public system must agree in writing to accept only the services available to all students at the participating school. Participating schools must offer only services they already provide or can provide with minor adjustments. Ask the school exactly what support it offers.

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