Guidance: Maury’s on-site counselor provides:
- Crisis intervention for students and families.
- Coordination of screening and referral process to identify students for special services.
- Test coordination.
- Developmental guidance lessons.
ELL (English Language Learners): The ELL program teaches English to non-native speakers. The children are drawn from their regular classes for one to two hours a week, depending on language proficiency and grade level.
Referral Process for Special Needs: DC Public Schools are required to evaluate and provide, when appropriate, services for children with special needs. These range from physical and emotional disabilities, to learning disabilities (mild to severe), and speech and language challenges. Services include specialized instruction, counseling, Speech and language therapy, and psycho-educational evaluations. Contact either a classroom teacher, Guidance Counselor, or administrator if you need further information.
Special Education: Each student who qualifies for special education services will have an Individualized Education Program (IEP), developed by a team of professionals, which states educational goals and objectives; describes learning needs and abilities; and lists the needed related services. In accordance with the IEP, a student is included in the regular education program to the maximum extent possible, participating in “pull-out” services and/or inclusion as appropriate.
