SPECIALIZED LEARNING GUIDE
ACADEMY OF
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
myschoolace.com 703-471-2132
10800 Parkridge Blvd., Ste. 150
Reston, Va.
Ages: 2 ½ yrs.-6th grade
The Academy of Christian Education
provides a unique learning experience
for Toddlers through Elementary aged
students by combining a high-quality,
academically accelerated program with
a Biblical foundation.
2019 Specialized
Learning GUIDE
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Nysmith School for the Gifted is
committed to making school fun. We
nurture your student’s love of learning
and help your child learn to their
potential. Top 10 School in the World.
THE NYSMITH SCHOOL
FOR THE GIFTED
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, Va.
Phone: 703-713-3332
Website: http://www.nysmith.com
Email: ebalberde@nysmith.com
Grades: 3 years - 8th Grade
serving students in grades 4-12th with
language-based learning differences.
Schedule a tour to learn why Siena
was named by Washington FAMILY
Magazine as the best special needs
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SAINT ANN CATHOLIC
SCHOOL stann.org
stann@stann.org 703-525-7599
980 North Frederick St.
Arlington, Va.
Ages: 3 ½-14
THE AUBURN SCHOOL
Saint Ann Catholic School is a close-
theauburnschool.org knit community with 20-25 students
info@theauburnschool.org per class. Our small size allows us to
410-617-0418 focus on academic excellence and
7401 Park Heights Ave.
LITTLE BUDS PROGRAM moral formation of our students. We
Baltimore, Md.
are bound together by a dedication to
littleleaves.org 301-588-8048
BELIEVE, ACHIEVE and INSPIRE!
9545 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, Md. info@littleleaves.org
202-420-8359 703-793-9353
9727 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, Md. THE SIENA SCHOOL
3800 Concorde Pkwy., #500
Ages: 1-6
Chantilly, Va.
thesienaschool.org The Auburn School grows the social and A center-based ABA program for young info@thesienaschool.org
children with an Autism Spectrum
academic potential of bright students
301-244-3600 Disorder run in a preschool-like setting. 1300 Forest Glen Road
with social and communication
challenges, supporting academic skills, It is designed for children up to age
Silver Spring, Md.
6 who have been recommended for
social competency and pragmatic
Ages: 9-18
intensive ABA services.
language. Proudly celebrating our 14th year,
BASIS INDEPENDENT
MCLEAN mclean.basisindependent.com
mcLean_admissions@ basisIndepedent.com
703-854-1253 8000 Jones Branch Drive McLean, Va.
Ages: 2 yrs.-Grade 12
Students, age 2-grade 12, receive a well-
rounded, liberal arts curriculum with a
STEM focus. Part of the world-renowned
network of BASIS Curriculum Schools,
we prepare each child with a top-
ranked education and spark a true love
of learning.
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accessibility matinee performance for
selected productions. These matinee
performances provide accommodations
for children and families with special
needs. Accommodations include
ASL interpretation and assisted
listening devices as well as Braille
and large print programs to allow the
performance to be accessible to all
audiences. An exclusive backstage tour
will be provided for children to make
meaningful connections with the story
and to experience theatre in a new
way. Interested patrons needing these
accommodations must e-mail info@
encorestage.org in advance. Dates for
our accessibility matinee performances
will be available online on our website.
ENCORE STAGE &
STUDIO encorestage.org
info@encorestage.org 703-548-1154
4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, Va.
Ages: 4-18
Encore Stage & Studio provides
accessibility services year-round.
Encore is delighted to provide an
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10730 Connecticut Avenue
Kensington, MD • 301.933.5666
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Th e mission of Little Leaves Behavioral
Services is to help people with social,
communication and behavioral challenges
grow and succeed so that they can participate
as fully as possible in their families and
communities. Using evidenced-based
practices based on the principles of Applied
Behavior Analysis (ABA), our professionals
partner with each family to develop and implement an individualized
therapeutic plan.
Our therapeutic approach incorporates strategies that have been
proven eff ective for helping children. We create a treatment program
that is individualized to your child and tailored to the needs of your
family. We also help families coordinate the logistics of therapy so that
they can focus their time on what really matters — caring for their
children. Th e Little Buds Program, a center-based ABA program for young
children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder run in a preschool-like
setting. We also work with children in their homes, daycares and
schools throughout the Baltimore metro area, Washington DC and
Northern Virginia.
For more information 202-420-8359
info@littleleaves.org • www.littleleaves.org
All profit benefits The Arc
Montgomery County, connecting
people of all ages and abilities
to build inclusive lives.
PAREVE Sunflower Bakery and Cafe Sunflower are dedicated to
providing skilled job training and employment for adults
18+ with learning differences in pastry arts, production
baking, barista service and front of house operations.
Sunflower Bakery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Please contact us to learn more about our
Bakery and Cafe Employment Training Programs
and our Teen Job Exposure Programs.
WE SUPPORT
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
To learn more about our mission,
visit TransCen.org
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