SPECIALIZED LEARNING DIRECTORY DIRECTORY
THE AUBURN SCHOOL
theauburnschool.org info@theauburnschool.org
410-617-0418 9545 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, Md.

703-793-9353 3800 Concorde Pkwy., #500, Chantilly, Va.

The Auburn School grows the social and
academic potential of bright students with
social and communication challenges,
supporting academic skills, social
competency and pragmatic language.

ELEVATED LEARNING SOLUTIONS
301-466-5123 www.elevatedlearningsolutionsllc.com
elevatedlearningsolutionsllc@gmail.com We are a group of professional educators
who implement a team approach in order
to support the whole child. Our goal is to
not only fill academic gaps, but to create
confident, independent individuals who
understand themselves as learners.

ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO
encorestage.org info@encorestage.org
703-548-1154 4000 Lorcom Ln., Arlington, Va.

Ages: 4-18
Encore Stage & Studio provides accessibility ser-
vices year-round. Encore is delighted to provide
an accessibility matinee performance for select-
ed productions. These matinee performances
provide accommodations for children and fami-
lies 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 audienc-
es. An exclusive backstage tour will be provided for
children to make meaningful connections with the
story and to experience theatre in a new way. In-
terested 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.

LITTLE LEAVES
BEHAVIORAL SERVICES
Littleleaves.org info@littleleaves.org
202-420-8359 Various Locations
Ages: 1-6
Little Leaves is a center-based Applied Behav-
ior Analysis (ABA) program for young children
with an Autism Spectrum Disorder run in a pre-
school-like setting. It is designed for children up
to age 6 who have been recommended for inten-
sive ABA services. Each client works one-on-one
with a trained behavior technician on individual-
ized goals with a focus on social communication,
social interactions, and school readiness skills.

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 SIENA SCHOOL
1300 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD
301-244-3600 2705 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, Va.

703-745-5900 info@thesienaschool.org
thesienaschool.org The Siena School provides highly
individualized, research-based, multisensory
instruction and curriculum-related field trips.

Our students develop critical thinking skills
and acquire the tools and strategies needed
to become successful and independent
learners, prepared for college.

SPIRIT CLUB
www.spiritclub.com 301-933-3722
10417-B Metropolitan Avenue,
Kensington, MD 20985
SPIRIT Club provides supportive fitness
programs for people with and without
disabilities. In-person and virtual options, group
classes + personal training.

HSCSN/DDS/DDA Options.

Visit www.spiritclub.com or email
join@spirit-club.com. Mention #WASHFAM to
get your first session/class free!
THE STEEDMAN LAW GROUP
www.steedmanlaw.net admin@steedmanlaw.net
410-645-0625 260 Gateway Drive, Suite 11-12B,
Bel Air, MD 21014
Experienced, compassionate, and effective
legal representation and advocacy for
children and adults with special needs. We are
dedicated to serving families and individuals
throughout Maryland who seek appropriate
educational services and supports, testing
accommodations, and equal access to learning
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Silver Spring Campus
1300 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
301.244.3600 26 WashingtonFAMILY OCTOBER 2021
Northern Virginia Campus
2705 Hunter Mill Road
Oakton, VA 22124
703.745.5900 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