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The Strawbridge School offers several programs to meet the unique needs of each student.
We serve Preschool through High School students who are designated with Autism, Emotional Disability, Intellectual Disability, or Specific Learning Disability.
Our program is an intentionally small, caring setting where students, parents, and stakeholders can feel uplifted, supported, and heard.
At Strawbridge, parents/guardians can have peace of mind in knowing that everything possible will be done to serve students.
Our program is designed to integrate academic, behavioral, clinical, and vocational goals, to prepare students for a lesser restrictive setting.
The Strawbridge School services individuals in both day and residential programs, approved by the Maryland State Department of Education and accredited through the National Commission for the Accreditation of Special Education Services.
The majority of research evidence clearly shows that early
intervention is crucial for later student success. This serves as
the justification for the Strawbridge School Therapeutic Preschool
and Kindergarten programs. This intentionally small program
provides targeted clinical, behavioral, and academic interventions.
The goal of this program is to provide students with increased
academic and social/emotional skills to be successful in the public
school setting. Students benefit from the utilization of
research-based academic programs, music, art, movement, and ABA
techniques
Elementary and Middle School Programs
Our elementary and middle school programs target students in
1st 8th grade. Strawbridge currently serves students in this
program who are designated with autism and emotional disability, in
separate programs. Students focus on acquiring academic skills, at
their level, in the main content areas including reading, science,
mathematics, and social studies. In addition to core curriculum
courses, students also participate in extracurricular courses such
as music, art, and physical education.To best prepare our middle
school students for the academic demands of high school, each
student participates in a daily supplemental reading and writing
class. This class is aligned to current student strengths, so all
individuals can significantly benefit from the program. Like all
MSDE-approved schools, Strawbridge adheres to the Common Core State
Standards, as presented in the Maryland Common Core
Framework.Students worked on several hallway murals this past
school year.
Certificate of Completion Program
This program is intended to meet the needs of students pursuing
a Maryland Certificate of Completion. These students are exposed to
a modified general curriculum in the areas of math, science, social
studies, and English. In addition to their core classes, students
are also exposed to classes targeting functional living and life
skills. Students can enjoy the benefits of participating in
community-based learning, which allows them to practice the
everyday life skills they learn in the classroom setting.
High School Program
The focus of our high school program is academic achievement
while meeting the needs of our students who require additional
support. Strawbridge high school students are seeking Maryland
State High School Diplomas. County-specific graduation requirements
are built into the curriculum. Each student is required to
participate in core content classes, electives, and vocational
classes. In addition to their academic requirements, students are
also tested under the Maryland High School Assessment schedule,
which includes HSA`s and PARCC testing.
Self-Contained High School Program
Our self-contained high school program is a highly
individualized and supportive classroom model. Students have access
to all core content teachers. However, these students will not
experience the classroom transitions normally embedded in a typical
high school day.Strawbridge`s self-contained high school students
are seeking Maryland State High School Diplomas. County-specific
graduation requirements are also built into the curriculum. Each
student is required to participate in core content classes,
electives, and vocational classes. In addition to their academic
requirements, students are tested under the Maryland High School
Assessment schedule, which includes HSA`s and PARCC testing.
Wellness Policy
Board of Child Care`s Strawbridge school emphasizes for
students and residents to eat healthy, nutritional foods as well as
engage in physically active behaviors.You can download a copy
of our wellness policy here (PDF).
Free Breakfast & Lunch Program
Board of Child Care provides free breakfast and lunch for our
program participantsduring the summer as part of the USDA`s
Summer Food Service Program. Program participants include youth
living in any of our Maryland residential programs, as well as
students attending Strawbridge school.Any child in Baltimore County
can visit one of the locations listed on the MSDE website to
receive a healthy and nutritious breakfast and
lunch:www.mdsummermeals.org. During the regular school year,
we provide all students at Strawbridge a free lunch.
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