Best Special Needs Schools in South Portland, Maine (2026)

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Maine Connections Academy

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South Portland, MEGrades 6-12

Maine Connections Academy gives students in grades 7–12 across Maine a tuition-free public charter school they can attend from home. Maine-certified teachers lead online lessons and LiveLesson sessions, while students work through online and print materials aligned with state standards. A Learning Coach at home helps students stay on track, and teachers work with families to set goals and adjust instruction. Students with IEPs can receive special education support through consultation, curriculum accommodations or modifications, collaboration with teachers and Learning Coaches, and direct instruction. The IEP team determines related services for each student. Virtual clubs and activities help classmates meet outside lessons, and optional field trips bring students together around Maine. The South Portland address is the school's local office; students attend online rather than traveling there for daily classes.

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