Maryland
Highlands School, Street, Maryland
http://www.highlandsschool.net// The Highlands School exists to identify and serve children who have the potential for average or above average achievement, ages five (5) and older (grades K-8) who are struggling to learn by conventional methods and who manifest difficulties in one or more areas of skill development. Contact school regarding summer programs. Grades K-8
The Siena School, Silver Spring, MD
http://www.thesienaschool.org/ The Siena School will offer a rich educational program for bright, college-bound students who are challenged by language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Grade 4th -12th by fall 2009
Siena’s summer program provides students with a positive instructional experience that works on review, reinforcement and enhancement of academic skills. Small classes and a nurturing environment provide fun and creative learning opportunities in reading, writing, and math skills and concepts. Art is also provided on a daily basis.
Chelsea School, Silver Spring, Maryland
http://www.chelseaschool.edu From the very beginning, the focus was on providing a skill-based curriculum to students organized in small homogenous groups based on reading level. (5th or younger- not sure)5th -12th grade
Chelsea School Extended School Year (ESY- summer school) program is designed to provide students with remediation in:
• Reading
• Writing
• Math skills
Jemicy School, Owings Mills, MD
http://www.jemicyschool.org// The Jemicy School empowers students with dyslexia / language-based learning differences to realize their intellectual and social potential through a proven, multisensory curriculum. Grades 1-12th
Camp Jemicy is a co-educational day camp open to elementary students (ages 6 – 11) that combines intensive educational remediation and tutoring with traditional summer camp activities. Five days each week, children receive language and math tutoring based on the tenets of Orton-Gillingham. Individualized programs complement each student’s learning style and address his academic needs. Traditional camp activities enhance skills and build self-confidence as campers hike, swim, create science projects, engage in cooperative games, go on field trips, camp out, and enjoy art and drama activities
Norbel School, Baltimore, MD
http://www.norbelschool.org// Norbel is a private, non-profit school serving children in grades 1-12 with average to gifted intelligence that have speech and language disabilities, specific learning differences, and/or high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. In this nurturing environment, children learn through a flexible, individualized academic program that is complemented with training in essential interpersonal skills.
Norbel School provides a uniquely effective educational model for students with a wide variety of learning differences. By individualizing instruction, using multiple teaching methods, asking parents to be “first educators” and partner with the school, leading ongoing primary research, and integrating interpersonal skills curriculum into every day’s instruction, Norbel School maximizes the academic success of each of our students-and defines excellence in education for all students. Grades 1st-12th
The Odyssey School, Baltimore, MD
http://www.theodysseyschool.org// The Odyssey School exists to provide a high quality education in a lower and middle school setting for children with above average to exceptional higher level thinking skills who have been diagnosed with dyslexia or other language-related learning differences. Odyssey combines innovative multi-sensory teaching methods, a low student/teacher ratio, small group instruction, and daily periods of tutoring where individualized skill building takes place. Odyssey provides a specialized whole child educational program delivered within a foundation of the four Pillars of kindness, honesty, respect, and hard work. These Pillars are embodied in our efforts to serve our students and the greater community. Grades K-8th
The Summit School, Edgewater, MD
http://www.thesummitschool.org// The Summit School is committed to providing a mainstream academic program that challenges intelligent young minds while addressing learning differences* in a supportive, creative, and innovative environment. Summit’s key subjects of English, language arts, math, science, and social studies are carefully integrated to support the fragmented learner. The Summit School’s curriculum employs a multi-sensory teaching approach, utilizing auditory, visual, tactile and kinesthetic modalities. Teachers employ a wide variety of innovative strategies to make instruction engaging and fun. Parents and professionals work together to help students realize their unique learning styles. Grades 1st -8th
The Lab School, Washington, D.C, & Baltimore
http://www.labschool.org Founded in 1967 by Sally L. Smith, The Lab School of Washington is internationally recognized for its innovative programs for children and adults with learning disabilities. The Lab School Day School offers individualized instruction to students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
The Lab School of Washington Day School exists to educate intelligent, often gifted, children with moderate to severe learning disabilities, so they can return to the mainstream as soon as possible and become productive citizens. K-12th
ChesterBrook Academy FL, IL, MD, NC, PA, NJ, SC and VA
http://www.chesterbrookacademy.com At our schools, you can trust that your child will be treated as an individual learner and encouraged to appreciate the joy of learning. We recognize that every child needs support, challenges and encouragement within a stimulating educational environment. Our teachers actively engage your child in learning within an atmosphere that is safe and nurturing.
Our elementary schools and middle schools provide a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction led by dedicated, well-trained teachers, and a vibrant school community that values each individual’s contribution. Instruction is tailored to the developmental stage of each grade and to the learning styles of each child. In grades K-3, we give students a thorough foundation in the core academic skills. In grades 4-8 we build on those skills so that students learn to apply their knowledge outside the four walls of the classroom. By emphasizing core academics as well as leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and wellness, we prepare students to be confident, competent leaders in an ever-evolving world. Grades Prek-8th
High School/High Tech
Wm. Irwin Buck Center
www.high-school-high-tech.com
Lanham MD 20706
(301) 459-0566 tel
(301) 459-7691 Attn: High School/High Tech fax
Montgomery County and Prince George’s Counties, Maryland are in one of the richest technology concentrations in the Nation. Continuation of growth as a high technology center depends on improving the high technology work force. There continues to be dire need for qualified individuals to enter fields involving high technology. Individuals with disabilities are a large potential pool of high quality candidates to fill this high tech demand. Presently, however, only a small percentage of students and adults with disabilities receive high tech training and opportunities. High school students with disabilities need to be exposed to the vast array of careers in high technology.