About
Being the parent of a child with “invisible” special needs can be a very lonely experience. However, at Compass Academy, not only has my child made lifelong friends but, as a parent/adult, so have I. Compass Academy is so much more than a school. It is a family made up of many individuals who truly care and who “get” our children!
What Compass Academy Offers:
Educational Program
- Low Student-to-Teacher ratios (6:1 grades 1-8; 9:1 grades 9-12)
- Individualized and small group instruction employing a variety of customized accommodations and adaptations
- Multisensory and researched-based instructional techniques including project-based learning
- Music instruction workshops in collaboration w/UMBC
- Arts and Physical Education to stimulate and develop the whole child
- Interactive White Boards and computers in each classroom
- Computer lab and other technology to enhance the teaching/learning experience
Interpersonal Skills Development
- Building meaningful peer-to-peer relationships through formal and informal educational activities
- Integrated and individual social skills training
- Organizational and study skills training
- Self-advocacy skills training
Our Staff Includes:
- Highly qualified teachers and assistants
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Teacher Advisor
- Social Worker
- High School Guidance Counselor
