The Pathways School Springville Re-Entry

The Pathways School – Springville Re-Entry integrates academic, therapeutic, and transition services for up to 20 high school students, ages 13-19 years, with emotional and behavioral disabilities. The academic program is designed to meet the requirements of the county curricula and to allow students to earn credit toward earning a Maryland or District of Columbia high school diploma or Certificate of Program Completion.

An educational environment that promotes learning at one’s ability level is provided. One component of the program provides specialized instruction for those students in need of functional academics and life skills. Students who are motivated to return to a public high school are prepared for the transition. Eligible students will need to have exhibited success in academic, behavior, and social skills, as well as have a willingness to develop the competencies necessary for a successful transition to the public high school setting. The Springville Re-Entry staff will work cooperatively with public high school settings to facilitate successful student transition on an individual basis. In addition to the academic curriculum, all students receive related services through a structured therapy program. A therapeutic school milieu is provided as a means for students to acquire and apply social skills that will enable them to transition to the next phase of their lives.

To supplement these program services, Pathways offers student activities such as: team sports, arts and music, outdoor education, and community service opportunities. In keeping with the Pathways mission, family activities are integrated into the school programs and include award presentations, holiday dinners, and parent education workshops