Early Childhood Program (infants - PreK) ▪ For students with an IFSP or IEP - there is no cost to attend to attend the school day program ▪ For students without an IFSP/IEP - the cost varies by campus and age of child ▪ UCP accepts 4C/School Readiness and also Voluntary PreK (VPK). Kindergarten through 12th Grade There are no costs to attend the school day program (tuition is free) for all students (there is a requested $35/year supply fee)

UCP Charter School follows a school day (approximately 8-9am - 3pm - depending on the campus). • All campuses also offer a before and after school program that is private pay.

All of our classes (except the infant rooms) are led by a Certified Teacher (with a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree). • In addition to the teachers - classes have at least one paraprofessional (and in most cases two or a co-teacher). • Class sizes: ▪ Early Childhood classes range from 8 children (infants) to 18 children (PreK) ▪ K-3rd grade are generally 15-22 students (up to 22-23 if a co-teacher) ▪ 4th - 8th grade are generally 15-24 students. ▪ UCP Transitional Learning Academy class sizes are 9-14 students. ▪ We also offer some limited ESE/Low Ratio classes for students with behavior needs (based on a child IEP needs) with 9 students and 3 staff. These are not located at all campuses

• No - UCP Charter School does not offer transportation except at UCP Seminole Campus.

Yes, UCP of Central Florida is an Early Steps provider. We work closely with Early Steps of Central Florida/Howard Phillips Center and Orlando Health to provide classroom and therapy services for children from birth to three years old.

Yes, all UCP Campuses provide free breakfast and lunch to all students.

An Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) is for children birth to age 3 with a defined disability or delay. An IFSP is written after the child is evaluated and found eligible for early intervention services by Early Steps. For more information: https://floridaearlysteps.com/ • An Individual Educational Plan (IEP) is a written plan that describes the individual specialized learning needs of a student with a disability (over the age of 3-age 21) and the services, supports, aids and accommodations or modifications that will be provided to that student based on the evaluation, eligibility and placement as a student with a disability in a school system.

Early Childhood Programs - Frog Street Curriculum - https://www.frogstreet.com/ • K-12th Grade - Our various curriculum aligns with the Florida B.E.S.T Standards. ▪ For more specifics on the curriculum that is used: https://www.ucpcharter.org/elementary ▪ UCP Charter Schools also use project-based learning and arts/technology integration and the Orton Gillingham multi-sensory approach for reading.

Traditional (i.e. neighborhood schools) and Charter public schools both have to follow all state and federal laws related to education. This includes accountability, state testing, school grades, teacher certification, and background checks. Both are free of charge. ▪ Traditional schools are “zoned”, and you need to live in that zone to attend. ▪ Charter Schools are schools of choice – you can choice to attend regardless of where you live (there are priorities for children living in the county the school is located in). Charter schools were created to be more innovative and have more flexibility on how they deliver the curriculum/instruction. Private Schools do not have any legal obligation to follow a child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) in any way (i.e. provide therapy, accommodations, etc.). ▪ They also are not required to have any background checks for their staff or any specific credentials for teachers/staff. ▪ Parents generally pay tuition for private schools (though sometimes vouchers cover tuition)

If speech, physical or occupational therapy is indicated on your child's IFSP or IEP - UCP provides this service either individually (1:1) or in a group. • UCP also provides “medical model” Speech, physical and occupational therapy that can take place on site. We accept Medicaid, most insurance plans and private pay. You can also enroll your child in therapy before they start classes

• Our charter therapy service model works under a student’s Individualized Education Program and utilizes individual, group, in-classroom, and out-of-classroom activities. Charter therapy is included as a component of the holistic learning approach utilized by UCP Charter School and there is no charge for these services. • Our medical therapy services work under a prescription and plan of care where intervention is provided in a clinical setting or the child’s natural environment. These services can be provided to children regardless of enrollment at a UCP Charter School.

UCP Charter Schools are not a behavior focused schools and thus do not directly offer ABA or other behavior therapy services. However, UCP of Central Florida will be opening an ABA Clinic and Private Behavior School in Fall 2023 (Unlocking Positive Behavior). For more info: https://www.ucpcfl.org/abaclinic • We do also work with outside ABA providers to provide services. If you have a provider interested in working with your child at our schools - please have them follow the steps on the Outside Care Provider website: https://www.ucpcfl.org/outside-care-providers