Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Olympia Regional Learning Academy (ORLA) is a public alternative K-12 school in the Olympia School District offering multiple flexible programs including Montessori, Homeschool Connect, Online, and alternative mini-school tracks. The school provides inclusive education with district special education services, personalized learning plans, and low student-teacher ratios. ORLA emphasizes collaborative teaching strategies, family partnerships, and alternative educational approaches for diverse learners. The school offers comprehensive programming through public/private partnerships and district-provided special education support including IEP and 504 services. As a public alternative school, ORLA provides flexible and progressive programming with district special education and inclusion support rather than specialized therapeutic programming. The school serves as a public alternative option supporting diverse learners through innovative methodologies and family-centered approaches.
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