Student Resources

• NLMAS Student & Community Resource Guide 2023-24

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Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School (NLMAS) adheres to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) principles, aiming to provide equal educational opportunities. NLMAS is committed to providing a learning and working environment that is free of discrimination. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), NLMAS does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities, ensuring access to programs, services, and activities.

It is the policy of Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School and the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District to make reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of qualified disabled applicants and employees. Reasonable accommodation is a key concept in avoiding employment discrimination based on disability, and is given prominence in federal regulations implementing the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School ensures that all students with disabilities or special needs are accommodated to the degree that we are able to do so in line with our commitment to provide equitable access for all students to all of our programs. The same applies to teachers and other program beneficiaries with special needs. Students with disabilities must provide documentation, and accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis.

In accordance with Board policy stipulating that the learning environment be free of discrimination, the Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School is committed to providing equal access to all students, including those with disabilities, who wish to enroll in our educational programs. Though we do not provide special services such as Individualized Education Plans or 504 plans to adults, our agency strives to provide the most appropriate placement within our program for students to meet their learning goals. Accommodations can be arranged for those with physical impairments--for example, enlarging text on curriculum, providing magnification tools for reading and providing classrooms that are accessible for those with mobility issues. Students with learning disabilities are programmed into our ABE classes where the teacher to student ratio is low, and teachers tailor reading and writing curriculum to meet the student at their level.

Students with learning disabilities who enter our program with the intent of building literacy skills, first interview with an academic counselor before taking the reading and math assessments.

NLMAS conducts regular reviews to ensure adherence to IDEA regulations, with policy revisions as needed.

Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School (NLMAS) is committed to protecting the privacy and rights of its students in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal legislation established to regulate access and maintenance of student records.

Student Rights under FERPA: As per FERPA, students at NLMAS have the following rights with respect to their education records:

1. Inspection of Records:
   • Students have the right to inspect their education records.
2. Amendment of Records:
   • Students may request the amendment of records they believe to be inaccurate.
3. Control of Disclosures:
   • Students can control disclosures of personally identifiable information in their education records, except as authorized by FERPA.
4. Complaint Filing:
   • Students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education regarding alleged failures by the college to comply with FERPA requirements.

Access to Educational Records: Parents, spouses, and significant others do not inherently have the right to access student educational records.

Additional Information: For more detailed information about FERPA, please visit the official FERPA website: FERPA Information.

Student Records/Transcripts: A transcript is the official record of a student's work in a program of study, courses, or units, including grades and periods of enrollment. Student records may include transcripts, health verification forms, and other documentation related to coursework and enrollment at NLMAS.

Confidentiality: To ensure confidentiality, student records are stored digitally in NLMAS's student information system (ASAP), accessible only to authorized administration and staff.

Preservation and Security: All records, including academic transcripts, are stored in NLMAS's student information system (ASAP) to guarantee preservation and security against fire, theft, vandalism, and other adverse actions.

Requesting Transcripts: Only adult students (18 years of age or older) may request a copy of their transcript/record. Parent/Legal Guardians of Concurrent students (Under 18 years of age) that are listed on the student emergency card may request a copy of their students’ transcript/record.

NLMAS transcripts can be released, and all transcript requests must be picked up at the Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School front office located at 15711 Pioneer Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650.

This FERPA policy is designed to safeguard the privacy and rights of students at Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School and is subject to periodic review and updates to ensure continued compliance with FERPA regulations.

No fees of any kind are collected from students for participation in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title II (Public Law 113-128) AEFLA programs. At Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School, no fees are collected for High School Diploma/GED, ABE, ESL, and U.S. Citizenship Preparation.  (The United States Immigration Service (USCIS) requires the payment of a processing fee for its Citizenship application (USCIS Form N-400).