EDUCATION
OTHER EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH FCPS
Earth And Space Science Laboratory ( 240 ) 236-2694 The Earth and Space Science Laboratory is located at Lincoln Elementary School and may be used by all students in Frederick County . Emphasis is placed on use by grades 1-5 . Planetarium programs are open to the public .
English Language Learning ( ELL ) ( 240 ) 236-8763 Promotes successful integration into mainstream academic programs for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 whose first , or primary , language is not English and who have limited English proficiency . ELL students new to Frederick County are assessed for English language proficiency . The ELL department recognizes the importance of parental involvement and provides interpreters for parent conferences and many translated documents .
Even Start ( 240 ) 236-8780 Located at Hillcrest Elementary and Rock Creek School , Even Start is a federally funded grant program offering classes four days per week for qualifying families served by Waverley and Hillcrest elementary schools . This family literacy program targets families in need of Adult Basic Education or English Language Learner classes . Parents and their young children birth through age 8 participate in various program components : adult education , parenting , early childhood education , interactive literacy activities , and home visits .
FCPS Summer Programs Our schools offer a variety of summer remedial , enrichment , and credit courses for all grades during the summer . An elementary Summer Success Program helps currently enrolled students who have not met the county readiness standard for the next level . In addition , regular summer school is offered to middle school students who need to repeat or review a core course taken during the school year . High school students can make up a failing grade , have an opportunity to improve a previously earned grade , or earn credit for a course not taken . Information about courses , locations , and fees is available in the spring from school principals .
Judy Center ( 240 ) 236-8770 Prepares students for academic success in school through a combination of high-quality childcare , educational experiences , and comprehensive family services . Based at Waverley Elementary , the program also offers services at Hillcrest and Lincoln Elementary . Judy Center services are available to all families residing in those school districts with a child through age 5 .
Learning / Language Support ( 301 ) 696-6887
The Learning / Language Support Program provides specialized intervention addressing the needs of students identified as having phonics-based reading difficulties . Teachers are trained to identify appropriate students and implement strategies for remediation . This program is available in all elementary and middle schools .
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( 301 ) 696-6894 Provides supplemental instructional services to meet student needs in some schools with a high concentration of low-income families . Emphasis is on additional assistance in reading and mathematics .
HOMESCHOOLING RESOURCES
Frederick County Public Schools Office of Pupil Personnel ( 301 ) 644-5238 When new to Frederick County and considering homeschooling , contact the Frederick County Public School ’ s Office of Pupil Personnel for information on how to proceed with home instruction .
Maryland State Department of Education For a list of “ Nonpublic entities registered with the Maryland State Department of Education to Supervise Home Instruction of Maryland Students ” visit : www . msde . state . md . us / nonpublic / home _ instruction / table _ contents . htm .
Homeschool Frederick ! An educational portal for the homeschool community in Frederick , this site provides resources available through umbrella groups , Student Services personnel in Frederick County Public Schools , hybrid organizations , businesses , and others interested in the homeschool community . The site provides an extensive list of homeschool support groups or umbrella organizations in Frederick County . www . homeschoolfrederick . com
SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES IN FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FCPS Director of Special Education ( 301 ) 644-5281
FCPS Learning for Life Program Housed in a regular school setting , this program is designed to meet the needs of moderately disabled students that are not diploma bound . Small-group instruction is based on IEP goals and students have opportunities for inclusion with non-disabled peers , as appropriate . Students learn functional life skills as well as academics .
FCPS Child Find Project ( 301 ) 644-5292 Child Find is the process for identifying all children from birth through age 21 who have special needs .
FCPS Challenges Program ( 301 ) 644-5281 Provides integrated support to students with special needs in communication , social skills , academics , & pre-vocational / vocational skills . Services are available for children age 3 through 21 .
Infants and Toddlers Program ( 301 ) 600-1612 This interagency program provides early intervention services for children from birth through age 2 who are experiencing developmental delays in areas such as motor development , cognition , communication , social-emotional , or self-help skills . Audiology , nursing , nutrition , occupational & physical therapy , vision and hearing services , speech / language therapy , special instruction , developmental pediatrics , & family counseling services are available at no cost to families . The Frederick County Health Department is the lead agency for this program , together with FCPS , the Frederick County Department of Social Services , & the Maryland School for the Deaf .
Maryland School for the Deaf Frederick , MD ( 301 ) 360-2000 | TDD : ( 301 ) 360-2001 www . msd . edu
FCPS Partners for Success ( 240 ) 236-8430 Serves parents and educational professionals of all Frederick County children and youth with disabilities from ages 3 through 21 . For parents , Partners for Success offers individual consultation , an information & referral service , problem-solving assistance , training , and support . For educators , the program offers information on disabilities and support for making accommodations for students with special needs .
FCPS Pyramid Program Serves students with significant emotional / behavioral needs who require intensive special education & therapeutic services in a small-group setting . Students have opportunities for inclusion with non-disabled peers , as appropriate . Most students also receive special transportation & other related services . This program is housed at Lewistown Elementary , Ballenger Creek Middle , New Market Middle , Tuscarora High , & Walkersville High .
FCPS Rock Creek School ( 301 ) 236-8700 Provides individualized special education programs for eligible students with more severe intellectual , physical , emotional , hearing , visual , & learning disabilities , from age 3 through the school year they reach age 21 . Students are admitted by the county IEP team process .
FCPS Success Program ( 240 ) 236-8436 Provides post-secondary transition education for students ages 18-21 who have completed at least four years in a comprehensive high school and exhibit potential for competitive employment . Students earn a Maryland Certificate of Completion . They work in a community-based setting to learn skills for independent living and are exposed to the world of work .
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