J P LORD PROGRAM

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The J.P. Lord Program, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a specialized educational facility operating under the umbrella of Omaha Public Schools. The program is specifically designed to support students with significant physical and health-related disabilities. By providing a highly adapted environment, the school focuses on meeting the complex medical, physical, and educational needs of its students, ensuring they receive personalized instruction that aligns with their unique developmental goals.

The school is distinguished by its multidisciplinary approach, integrating academic curriculum with intensive therapeutic services. The staff typically includes a collaborative team of special education teachers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, all working together to foster student independence and growth. By prioritizing accessibility and specialized care, the J.P. Lord Program serves as a vital resource for families in the Omaha area, offering a supportive community where students with severe disabilities can engage in learning and participate in school activities tailored to their individual capabilities.

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Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(531)299-1760
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

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