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THE PATHWAYS SCHOOLS
1106 University Blvd., West
Silver Spring, MD 20902
301-649-0778
301-649-2598 (fax)
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Info@Pathwayschools.org


Dr. Helen C. Williams,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO

Dr. Tania DuBeau,
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

A Member of MANSEF a not-for-profit organization of nonpublic special education schools.

Contributions to Pathways Are Tax Deductible
United Way # 8855
Combined Federal Campaign # 37492
Safeway school code # 6609015
Giant school code # 2833

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DVSchool.jpg The Pathways School
DuVal Re-Entry


9880 Good Luck Road
Lanham, Maryland 20706
(301) 794-5872

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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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In selecting students, The Pathways Schools do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, nationality, color, or race.
In selecting staff, The Pathways Schools do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, color, or race.

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