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The
Pathways School - DuVal Re-Entry is a program which provides
academic, therapeutic, and transition services for up to twenty-five high
school students, male or female, with emotional disabilities in order to
facilitate the student's integration into classrooms at DuVal High School.
Primary consideration is given to students who are applying for admission
from The Pathways Schools' Springville Re-Entry program. DuVal
Re-Entry staff work closely with Springville Re-Entry staff to ensure the
transition success of eligible students. Other eligible Prince
George's County students may also be considered on an individual
basis. DuVal Re-Entry's focus is to provide support services that
will facilitate the student's return to the regular classroom. The
number of mainstreamed classes is gradually increased to full-time as the
student demonstrates the ability to successfully adjust to and function in
the larger environment.
Students:
The
Pathways School - DuVal Re-Entry admits
students who are:
- high school students,
ages 13-19, who
are Prince George's County residents
- identified in need of
intensive special education services
- motivated to return to
public school and receive a Maryland high school diploma
- have
exhibited academic/behavior/social skills success in prior placement
Staff:
The
Pathways School - DuVal Re-Entry staff
members include:
- principal
- MSDE certified special
educators
- licensed clinical social
workers
- crisis intervention
specialist
- speech therapist
- occupational
therapist
- consulting
psychologist and psychiatrist
Setting:
The
Pathways School - DuVal Re-Entry program is
located at DuVal High School, Lanham, Maryland. Within the high
school, Pathways has designated classrooms and space. Transitioning
students have use of DuVal's facilities and participate in DuVal's
extracurricular activities.
Program Description:
The Pathways
School - DuVal Re-Entry
offers a secondary high school curriculum with classroom instruction that
will satisfy state and county requirements for a Maryland high school
diploma or a Maryland high school certificate. DuVal Re-Entry
students are provided the therapeutic and academic support to successfully
transition to public high school.
Instruction:
- secondary level academics
to meet graduation requirements
- coping skills
- social skills
- study skills
Therapy:
Clinical and other related services provided at the school include:
- individual therapy
- group therapy
- family counseling
- social skills counseling
- crisis intervention and
peer mediation
- support groups
- recreation, art, drama,
poetry
- individualized behavior
management
- speech therapy
- occupational therapy
Transition
services:
Students
ready to begin the transition to public school receive:
- transition counseling
- academic support
Other transition support
services include:
- career exploration
- job development
- job coaching
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