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Welcome Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) 504 Special Education Home and Hospital Instruction

Special Education


Our SPED program is AMAZING.

Commitment

Summit Academy is committed to working collaboratively with students, parents, community, and professionals to provide evidence-based individualized education programs to assist students with disabilities in acquiring the necessary skills to become academic, career, socially, and emotionally ready.

Carson Smith Scholarship

School districts and charter schools are required by Utah law, 53A1a-704(10), to inform parents of students with IEPs enrolled in public schools, of the availability of a scholarship to attend a private school through the Carson Smith Scholarship Program. Further information is available at: Carson Smith Scholarship

Child Find Notice

Every child is entitled to a public education regardless of disability. Children with disabilities may go without services because families are not fully aware of their options. If you know of a child enrolled at Summit Academy, ages 5 to 22, who may be in need of special education services, including your own child, please contact your local school or call the Special Education Department in Summit Academy District at 801-572-9007.

Resources

Jacque Schmidt

Jacque Schmidt

Director of Support Services
LEA 504 Coordinator

Director of Special Education for the past 21 years, Jacque started with Summit in 2004.  She has a MEd from Utah State University and has worked in the special education field for more than 30 years.

Biography
Bonnie Blomquist

Bonnie Blomquist

Special Education Coordinator
Bluffdale

I bring over 15 years of experience in special education. My teaching career has been shaped by a commitment to inclusive practices, individualized learning, and fostering student growth both academically and socially.

As a Special Education Coordinator, I am committed to working closely with teachers, families, and support staff to ensure that every student receives the resources and guidance they need to thrive.

Biography
Tara Hunsaker

Tara Hunsaker

Special Education Coordinator
SAHS Department Chair

I enjoy working with students and watching them learn and succeed.

Biography
Gayle Petersen

Gayle Petersen

Special Education Coordinator
Elementary
Draper, Independence

I'm so happy to be a part of Summit Academy!

Biography
Teemarie Mohowski

Teemarie Mohowski

Special Education Coordinator
Jr. High
Draper, Independence

I have worked at Summit Academy since 2006 as the coordinator and LOVE IT!

Biography