2020
Specialized Learning
DIRECTORY Inspiring Dreams, Changing Lives
T he Maryland Association of Nonpublic
Special Education Facilities (MANSEF) is
an association of over 70 nonpublic schools
across Maryland approved by the Maryland
State Department of Education. These
schools provide specialized instruction for
students with disabilities at no cost to the
parent when referred by their local public
school. To download our directory visit our website @
www.mansef.org P.O. Box 6815
Baltimore, MD 21285
Phone 410-938-4413 Fax 410-938-5130
26 Washington FAMILY OCTOBER 2020
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 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.

MANSEF mansef.org
410-938-4413 P.O. Box 6815
Baltimore, MD
A resource for parents and children with
disabilities. A range of 85 nonpublic
state-approved special education
schools offer specialized services and
hands-on support to students with
disabilities. These schools, located
across the state, provide high-quality
services customized to meet each
student’s needs. Students are referred
by Local School Systems, which
results in no cost for parents. For
more information and a listing of our
member schools, contact the Maryland
Association of Nonpublic Special
Education Facilities (MANSEF).

THE NYSMITH SCHOOL
FOR THE GIFTED
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, Va.

Phone: 703-713-3332
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SPECIALIZED LEARNING DIRECTORY