Kennedy Krieger School Program

The Kennedy Krieger School Program includes a number of programs that offer services to children with learning challenges.  Students aged 5-21 receive instruction that focuses on the development of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral skills in an environment that recognizes and capitalizes on the individual strengths of each child.

In addition, a full range of related services is also provided in order to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in the least restrictive environment. Special education services focus on the development of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral skills through trans-disciplinary comprehensive instruction in an environment that recognizes and capitalizes on the individual strengths of each child.

• Kennedy Krieger School: Fairmount Campus (Kindergarten - 8th Grade)
  Provides comprehensive services and effective preparation to kindergarten through eighth-grade students who will be seeking a diploma or certificate at the high school level.  Students participate in a program building essential skills based on standards and curricula identified by the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Kennedy Krieger School: Greenspring Campus (High School)
  Students seeking a diploma participate in a comprehensive academic program aligned to the Maryland State Department of Education approved curriculum.  Students seeking a certificate of completion participate in life skills, work-based learning, and transition services.
• Kennedy Krieger School: Greenspring Campus (LEAP Program)
  Students with complex autism spectrum disorders, ages 5-21, participate in an intensive 12-month life skills program.
• Kennedy Krieger School: Powder Mill Campus
  Students with mild to moderate autism spectrum disorders, aged 7-21, participate in individualized instruction aligned to national standards utilizing evidence-based practices in a program based on and approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.