The Frost School, established in 1976, is a school and therapeutic day program that serves emotionally troubled and autistic children and adolescents and their families. Our 12-month school program serves students in grades 1 to 12 who need a supportive and structured environment, combining academic instruction, daily counseling, and weekly family counseling meetings. We use the Therapeutic Community to promote positive behavior, to encourage appropriate social interactions, and to foster empathy in our students.
The Frost School is approved as a Special Education School by the Maryland State Department of Education and serves students from Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Classes are small and students receive instruction based on their IEP (Individualized Education Program). In February 2003 the Frost School joined the Sheppard Pratt Health System family of services.
In addition to being a part of the Sheppard Pratt Health System, the Frost School is also a member of MANSEF, NAPSEC, and DCASE.
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The Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities (MANSEF) is a not-for-profit organization of nonpublic special education facilities approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. These facilities, throughout Maryland, promote quality services for children and youth with disabilities. They serve more than 4,500 students between birth and 21 years of age. |
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The National Association of Private Schools for Exceptional Children (NAPSEC) is a nonprofit association whose mission is to ensure access for individuals to private special education as a vital component of the continuum of appropriate placement and services in American education. The association consists solely of private special education schools that serve both privately and publicly placed children with disabilities. |
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The District of Columbia Association for Special Education (DCASE) is an alliance of nonpublic and charter schools that provide special education services to students from the District of Columbia. Members are dedicated to improving educational opportunities for all DC students with disabilities. |