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
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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
Puppet Shows
For All Occasions
(703) 444-9426
Website: nysmith.com
Email: ebalberde@nysmith.com
Grades: 3 years - 8th Grade
Description: The award winning
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. • Large and colorful marionettes
and hand puppets
• Lively music
• Audience participation
• Puppet-making workshops
• Goody bags
Susan Wall's
N U R T U R I N G C U R I O S I T Y, CO N F I D E N C E,
A N D A L O V E O F L E A R N I N G S I N C E 1957
• Preschool Age 3 - Grade 6
• Diff erentiated Instruction
• Small Classes
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For 38 years,
teaching ages 3-6
ENROLLING NOW
Extended Day 8am – 6pm
7611 Clarendon Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-986-1260 • Challenging Academics
• Positive Social &
Emotional Development
www.carouselpuppets.com THE SIENA SCHOOL
thesienaschool.org info@thesienaschool.org
301-244-3600 1300 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, Md.
Ages: 9-18
Proudly celebrating our 15th year,
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 school for the fifth year in a
row. ■
Pinecrest School
THE BETHESDA
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Annandale, Virginia
703.354.3446 • pinecrestschool.org
Limited Fall 2020 admissions available
COVID-19 preparations in progress
Email us at
admissions@bethesdamontessori.com www.bethesdamontessori.com
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