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	Organizational Members ABCs for LIFE SUCCESS, LLC Michelle R. Davis, Director 10801 Lockwood Drive, Suite 165, Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-439-7697, Fax 301-408-3831 abc4success@msn.com www.abc4lifesuccess.com Services: Assist parents in navigating school system procedures to evaluate, identify and program for children ages 3-21 with disabilities or special needs. Conduct comprehensive educational evaluation. Provide training and workshops for parents and educators. Specialize in ADHD, learning disability, emotional disability, autism, other health impairments, giftedness, mental retardation, low incidence disabilities. Assist in securing school services and placement. ADHD RESOURCE GROUP OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA Catherine Adams, MCNP Lynn Marcinek, ACG Anne Roberts, MA Ilene Schwartz, M.Ed. 5525 Shooters Hill Lane Fairfax, VA 22032 (703)738-9984 adamsadhdconsult@verizon.net www.adhdnova.org Services: The ADHD Resource Group of Northern Virginia includes a group of independent professionals, with specialization in AD/HD, that provide services to individuals and families dealing with the impacts of ADHD and attention deficit disorders. Our member participants provide support services in adult, adolescent and child coaching; advocacy and education consulting; behavior management strategies; educational and psychological diagnostic testing; education options and planning (including homeschooling); education placement (including college); tutoring; organization and goal setting skills; strategies for learning, life skills, self-advocacy; self-esteem building; cognitive therapy; health and wellness therapy options. ADHD Workshops and in-service training is available upon request. Call for more information and referrals. ADMISSIONS CONSULTANTS, INC. David Petersam 8230 Boone Boulevard, Suite 370, Vienna, VA 22182 Home: 703.242.5885 Work: 703.242.5885 Fax: 703.254.5219 info@admissionsconsultants.com Services: Admissions Consultants, Inc., based outside of Washington, D.C., has since 1996 helped thousands of clients gain admission to highly selective colleges, MBA programs, and law and medical schools. The company’s global network of seasoned consultants helps clients develop best strategies for admissions: identifying “best-fit” schools, developing applications and essays, and preparing for interviews. Admissions Consultants’ sole focus is on helping clients successfully enter college and graduate programs that will help them meet career and life goals. ALEXANDRIA FRIENDS SCHOOL William R. Stewart, Head of School 3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304-1733 703-461-7222; Fax: 703-461-7003 info@afriends.org will@afriends.org www.afriends.org Services: Alexandria Friends School (Friend = "Quaker") is dedicated to helping high school students in grades 9-12 for whom other options are not working. We help our students reconnect to their innate love of learning, by nurturing the Inner Light of God's presence within them. Our collegepreparatory program respects the individual while building a strong community based on Quaker practices and values. Every trimester we offer courses in Mathematics, English, science, history, foreign languages, and enrichment electives. APPELROUTH TUTORING SERVICES LLC PO Box 695, Glen Echo, MD 20812-0695 703-286-5647 aharris@appletutors.com www.appletutors.com Services: Our highly talented and trained tutors are dedicated to helping students realize their academic potential and college admission goals. We track student progress from baseline assessment to final scores using state-of-the-art technology. Our method of teaching students to master subjects, overcome test anxiety, and gain self confidence helps them develop the skills necessary to be high-achievers throughout their academic careers. Tutoring can take place in home or at a convenient location throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia. We offer individual, small group, or live online tutoring for both test preparation and academic subject needs. Tutoring is personalized and tailored to the individual needs of each student, and our tutors have experience working with students of all types, including those with special needs.. ASHBURN PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D – Founder and Director 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza, Suite 251 Ashburn, VA 20147 704 South King Street, Suite 1, Leesburg, VA 20176 Work: (703) 723-2999 Fax: (703) 723-4144 info@ashburnpsych.com www.ashburnpsych.com Services: Ashburn Psychological Services is the premiere clinical psychology and psychiatry practice in Loudoun County. APS offers a wide array of testing, psychotherapy, medication and consultation services for children, adolescents, adults and families. APS is comprised of board certified pediatric/child, adult, geriatric and forensic psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, school psychologists, speech and language and auditory processing specialists and life coaches. APS takes a team approach to assessment and treatment for clients from 2 years through the life span. Congratulations to Dr. Michael Oberschneider for being named a “Top Psychologist” in the Washingtonian Magazine for his work with children and adolescents. A renowned psychologist, Dr. Oberschneider has received numerous awards, has written for the Washington Post as syndicated columnist and has been featured on TV and national public radio. Dr. Oberschneider is the founder and director of Ashburn Psychological Services, Loudoun County’s premiere multidisciplinary private mental health practice with offices in Ashburn and Leesburg, Virginia. Dr. Oberschneider and the team at APS can provide clients with state of the art assessment and treatment from 2 years of age through the life span. ASSESSMENT ASSOCIATES Joel Adler, Psy.D. 7013-A Brookville Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-951-5666, Fax 301-951-3339 Ajheadman@aol.com Services: Specializing ADHD/LD and other comprehensive psychological testing; Pre-admissions testing for independent private schools; Children, adolescence and adult individual short and long-term therapy; socialization groups for children with ADHD and other developmental challenges; Eating disorder and self-mutilation treatments with pre-teen and teens; Parenting consultation; School and community lectures and presentations; sports psychology interventions; individual supervision. THE AUBURN SCHOOL 13525 Dulles Technology Drive, Suite 101, Herndon, VA 20171 703-967-2462, Fax: 703-935-4039 admissions@theauburnschool.org www.theauburnschool.org Services: The Auburn School serves intellectually curious students with challenges in socialization, communication, pragmatic language and organization, including, but not limited to, Asperger’s Syndrome/ ASD. Currently serving grades 1-8, we are planning to grow to serve K-12. Auburn is unique in that it offers both high level academics and strong social skill programs. Effective, research-based strategies for social growth are integrated throughout the curriculum and school day. Areas of emphasis include understanding others, peer relations, responsibility, self-awareness, self-advocacy, and problem resolution. Academically, we offer a challenging program designed to build on our students’ unique talents and interests, and we are prepared to support accelerated studies. Auburn supplements core subjects with a diverse program in art, music and other areas. Study skills and organization techniques are also embedded throughout the curriculum. Auburn is conveniently located off the Dulles Toll Road in Herndon, Virginia. We are committed to working with any family who can benefit from our program to ensure adequate financial support is provided. THE CENTER FOR WELL BEING, PLLC Partners/Counselors: George Coyne, LCSW Amy Stephens, LPC Jane Ashley, LPC, LMFT Carol Miller, LCSW 124D East Broad Street, Fall Church, VA 22046 Phone: 703-534-5100; Fax: 703-534-5101 appointment@cwb-counseling.com www.cwb-counseling.com Services: The Center for Well Being (CWB) is a group of professional counselors, social workers and family therapists that work with children, adolescents, parents and families to overcome a range of difficulties that enter their lives. The counselors at the CWB have experience working with families that are trying to handle problems with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (ODC), learning disorders, depression/anger, social anxiety, school related problems and separation/divorce. The CWB provides a compassionate approach when working with families to find solutions and ways to cope with the problems that have entered their lives. The counselors at the CWB offer a combination of talk therapy along with a variety of creative approaches to help their clients. The CWB offers individual, couple, family and group counseling. We provide counseling for young children through adults and have over 10 counselors to choose from, including a Spanish speaking therapist. Visit www.cwb-counseling.com for more information. THE CHELSEA SCHOOL 711 Pershing Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-585-1430, Fax 301-585-0245 dlourie@chelseaschool.edu www.chelseaschool.edu Services: Chelsea School is an independent, non-profit, co-educational day school for students in grades 5-12 dedicated to the academic excellence. The mission at Chelsea School is to prepare students with language based learning disabilities for higher education by providing a world-class school which embeds literacy remediation and technology into all aspects of the curriculum. CHESAPEAKE ADHD CENTER OF MARYLAND Director: Kathleen G. Nadeau, Ph.D. 8607 Cedar Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-562-8448 www.chesapeakeadd.com Services: The Chesapeake Center is a full service private clinic offering assessment, testing and treatment of ADHD, LD and related disorders; services include child therapy, adult therapy, social skills training, parent training, family and couples psychotherapy, college counseling and school consultations and career consultations. Dr. Nadeau works closely with the staff providing mentoring and training to maintain the highest quality professional standards at the Chesapeake Center. COMMONWEALTH ACADEMY Cathy Feehan, M.Ed., Director of Marketing 1321 Leslie Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301 703-548-6912 Fax: 703-548-6914 Cathy_Feehan@CommonwealthAcademy.org www.CommonwealthAcademy.org Services: Commonwealth Academy is a co-educational college preparatory day school for average to superior middle and high school students who benefit from small classes and instruction designed to address various learning styles, including those who have organizational, attention, or learning differences. We empower students to reach their highest achievement levels, reflective of their true potential, by teaching personal responsibility for learning and behavior in a comfortable community, conducive to academic risk-taking and social success. We offer a broad-based curriculum, compensatory strategies, and a focus on technology to prepare our students for the challenges of college, career, and life pursuits. DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT ASSOCIATES Mary H. Beardsley, M.Ed. Anne B. Thompson, Ph.D. 7945 MacArthur Blvd. #216, Cabin John, MD 20818 301-657-2257 annethompson.phd@gmail.com Services: Complete psychological and educational evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults provided by a team including clinical psychologists, and an educational diagnostician. We specialize in the diagnosis of learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder and we facilitate school placement, academic tutoring and therapeutic interventions. Testing for admission to independent schools is also available with weekday and weekend appointments. THE DIENER SCHOOL Jillian Copeland, Founder and Director 11510 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854 301-461-0024 www.TheDienerSchool.Org Mission and Philosophy: The Diener School will provide a developmental, educational, and therapeutic environment for students requiring smaller class sizes and individualized attention. Students will learn experientially, with much repetition, through a variety of multi-sensory, collaborative approaches. The cornerstone of The Diener School, the “Diener Pyramid of Learning for the Whole Child”, provides our students with a holistic approach that promotes academics, cognitive functions, constructive social, language and sensory experiences and real life organizational skills. The faculty, in concert with experts in all disciplines will work collaboratively to create a nurturing yet challenging environment empowering children to think independently and have a strong sense of self and spirit. Profile of the Diener Student: * Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) * Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) * Behavioral Challenges * Learning and/or Language Disabilities * Sensory Processing Disorders DIETZEL BUTLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Laurie C. Dietzel, Ph.D. Jamie G. Butler, M.A., M.S.T. Karen Kent, Ph.D. Ana Daroowalla, Ph.D. 8737 Colesville Road, LL104, Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-588-1400, Fax: 301-588-9411 info@dietzelbutler.com www.dietzelbutler.com Services: Dietzel Butler & Associates provide neuropsychological and educational testing services to children, adolescents and adults. We also offer consultation services to help parents and adults review previous evaluation results and determine appropriate interventions. Areas of expertise include: learning disabilities, Nonverbal Learning Disorders, Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD), executive dysfunction, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (including Asperger's), giftedness, emotional and behavioral difficulties. Dietzel Butler & Associates also have experience with students schooled abroad, adopted children with early institutional care as well as with individuals in universities and postgraduate programs. We conduct evaluations to provide documentation for testing and workplace accommodations. Dietzel Butler & Associates offer admissions testing with weekday and weekend appointments available. EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT ASSOCIATES (EAA) Director: June A. Wagner, M.Ed. 5125 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 16, Washington, DC 20016 202-363-9805, Fax: 202-363-9807 Services: Educational Assessment Associates was founded in January 1993 by the assessment staff of the former George Washington University Reading Center. The team of fourteen educational and reading specialists, two psychologists and a consulting psychologist offer psycho-educational assessments for children, adolescents and adults. Through these assessments, the multiple cognitive and perceptual strengths that each person brings to learning are explored, as well as the educational achievement history and any factors which may inhibit learning. The specific reasons for referral and the persons needs and background are carefully considered to determine the nature and extent of the assessment. A written analysis of the test findings is the basis for the interpretive follow-up conference at which recommendations and strategies for their implementation are presented and discussed. The diagnostic process may also include school observations and conferences as well as referrals to additional specialists. EAA also offers admissions testing for independent schools and is an alternate site for the administration of the SSAT. EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS Donna Hart, Ed.D and Karen Guberman, MA, co-founders 7048 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817 202-237-8947 Fax: 202-237-6879 info@edpathways.net www.edpathways.net Services: Educational Pathways works with families whose children are struggling in their current educational and social settings as a result of unmet learning needs, emotional or behavioral problems, developmental delays, or because they just don’t seem to fit. Meeting with both the child and the parents, we help parents better understand their child, prioritize their child’s educational needs, identify schools and other support services, provide referrals, build parent’s advocacy skills, and enhance parenting skills. We visit and evaluate educational programs locally, across the region, and nationally to provide optimal options to families. EXPRESSIVE THERAPY CENTER, LLC Stephanie Natter, M.A. ATR, CGP- Clinical Director 14808 Physicians Lane, Suite 111, Rockville, Maryland 20850 (add. location in Bethesda/Chevy Chase) (301) 869-1017, ext. 1; Fax: (301) 838-0623 info@expressivetherapycenter.com Services: Expressive Therapy Center, LLC, is a consortium of highly experienced psychologists, art and movement therapists, social workers, and marriage and family therapists. We have extensive experience with: attention deficit disorder, developmental disorders, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, and social skills to name a few. ETC provides an individualized approach using a combination of "talking" therapy and a variety of expressive therapies in an individual, family, or group setting. We treat young children through adults, and offer a wide range of social skills/support groups to meet the needs of all clients. GW COMMUNITY SCHOOL Alexa Warden, Principal 9001 Braddock Rd., Springfield, VA. 22151 703-978-7208; Fax:703-978-7226 wardenac@gwcommunityschool.com www.gwcommunityschool.com Services: The GW Community School is a wonderful choice for students and parents who want more from their education, both academically and socially. We are a small, co-educational, private, college preparatory high school serving students grades nine through twelve. GW is owned and operated by teachers who understand the learning process, students' needs, and who genuinely enjoy teaching adolescents. They work closely with students and their families to maximize learning. Our average enrollment is 50, with class sizes ranging from five to 12 students. We are committed to remaining a small, nurturing, caring community—a place where students are excited to arrive in the morning and participate in after school activities each day. The GW Community School embodies a vision shared by teachers, parents, and students: A school committed to developing and optimizing the giftedness and intelligence of each student; allowing each student to connect with their school, their world, and themselves. The GW Community School was founded in 1999 and is fully accredited by SACS-CASI and the NCAA. THE HOWARD GARDNER SCHOOL Katherine Keith, Director 4913 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 703 822-9300; Fax: 703 822-9301 Katherine@thehowardgardnerschool.org Services: The Howard Gardner School is a small, independent progressive high school for college-bound learners established in 2004 that values community, mutual respect, group work as well as individual differences and sense of place. Based on Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, the school strives to encourage students to develop their strengths in all areas. It is our goal to help students truly thrive intellectually and emotionally--and discover their true potential. In STEP, P.C. Cathi Cohen, LCSW, CGP 8320 Professional Hill Dr., Fairfax, VA 22031 (703) 876-8480; Fax: (703) 876-8482 6 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 200, Sterling, VA 20165 (703) 433-5771; Fax: (703) 433-5773 instep_pc@yahoo.com www.insteppc.com Services: In Step, P.C. is a leading, private, mental health practice in Northern Virginia—with offices in Fairfax and Sterling, VA—providing therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Our counseling expertise includes group therapy for social skills training, AD/HD and Asperger's disorders, depression, anxiety, anger issues, and parenting problems. Cathi Cohen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Group Psychotherapist, has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a clinical setting since 1984. Early in her career as a social worker, Cathi recognized the power of treating relationship problems through group therapy. It was this interest and expertise that led her to create the Stepping Stones Social Skills Group Therapy Program in 1990. The success of this program led to the formation in 1995 of In Step, a comprehensive mental health practice. Cathi is the author of Raise Your Child's Social IQ: Stepping Stones to People Skills for Kids, and has become a leading expert in the field of social skills training with children. She has since then completed two more books, Stepping Stones to Building Friendships: A Guide for Camp Counselors, and Outnumbered, Not Outsmarted: An A to Z Guide for Working with Kids and Teens in Groups. IVYMOUNT OUTREACH PROGRAMS 11614 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD 20854 301-469-0223 www.ivymountoutreach.org 1. AFFILIATED PROGRAM FOR TESTING, TUTORING, AND THERAPY(APT) *Coordinator:* Nadine Katz Services: The Ivymount APT program provides diagnostic and therapeutic services in the areas of speech/language, occupational, and physical therapy, and music and art therapy. Tutoring services are available in academic subjects. Assistive technology evaluations available. The Ivymount Outreach Programs provide a staff of experienced and certified therapists and educators. 2. AUTISM OUTREACH AND CONSULTATION SERVICES (AOCS) *Director:* Tamara Marder, Ph.D., BCBA (Licensed Psychologist) Services: AOCS delivers support to individuals and their families in home and community settings. Services are initiated upon a referral from a parent or professional to address a child’s specific skill deficits or challenging behaviors. Through home visits, a consultant collaborates with parents to provide assessment of skills and behaviors in order to develop and implement treatment recommendations. All services are individualized to meet the needs of each child and his/her family. Services provided include behavioral assessment and development of behavior plans; assessment of skill deficits and implementation of teaching programs; development and supervision of ABA home programs; and parent training and workshops. 3. CENTER FOR OUTREACH IN EDUCATION (CORE) *Coordinators:* Judi Greenberg, M.S., OTR/L, Occupational Therapist and Amy Freedman, M.A., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Services: CORE consists of a team of developmental specialists which includes: two speech-language pathologists, two occupational therapists and a special educator/behavioral management specialist. CORE consultants work with teachers and parents to assist the child so he/she experiences success in his/her school and home environment; aid teachers in developing strategies to help the child in the classroom; and provide parents with the necessary resources and appropriate strategies to encourage the child at home. “Spotlight” groups, (speech/language/motor/social skills), are taught by the CORE team and are offered for preschoolers to support them to develop pragmatic language and play skills. The group focuses on providing sensory motor experiences and facilitating communication and interaction skills. CORE also provides numerous teacher and parent training. IVYMOUNT SCHOOL 11614 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD 20854 301-469-0223 *Director:* Jan Wintrol www.ivymount.org Services: Founded in 1961 to serve students with special needs including developmental delays, learning disabilities, speech/language deficits, health impairments, and Autism/PDD, Ivymount seeks to maximize each student’s educational, physical, and social potential. Ivymount enrolls over 200 students annually in a day program, which offers speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, counseling, adaptive physical education, music and art, and technology support. Students, ages 4 – 21, come from throughout the Washington metropolitan area and are served in both ungraded and graded programs as follows: The Multiple Learning Needs Program, The Autism Program, and the Model Asperger Program. THE JENNY SCHOOL (formerly The Jenny Waelder Hall Center for Children) 3150 Chesapeake Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008 202-237-1550 jwhcenter@gmail.com www.jwhcenter.org Services: The Jenny School provides a nursery school for 3 to 6 year old children with social and emotional vulnerabilities. Our highly trained, multidisciplinary faculty employs a developmental approach based on research and best practice to nurture the whole child. We seek to enhance the parent-child relationship to the benefit of each child, family and the community by offering a supportive and creative learning environment. Our school day begins at 8:30 AM and ends at 12:15 PM, and we operate on an eleven month calendar, September through July. Our school is for any child with uneven development who could benefit from a smaller class size. Our curriculum emphasizes social, emotional and play skill development as the precursors to meaningful learning and connection to others. Our sensitive teachers facilitate a strong feeling of group membership in the children in order for their empathy, cooperation and self-esteem to thrive. Learning to identify feelings and reflect upon one's own emotional range is favorably associated with future social and emotional health. Interested applicants: please call the school at 202-237-1550 to set up an appointment. THE KINGSBURY CENTER Head of School/CEO: Dr. Richard Barbieri 5000 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20011 202-722-5555, Fax: 202-722-5533 center@kingsbury.org www.kingsbury.org Services: Founded in 1938, Kingsbury is a private, nonprofit organization with a school, diagnostic and psychological services, and tutoring for children and adults with learning difficulties. Kingsbury Day School is an independent kindergarten through 12th grade full-time special education school serving the needs of students of average or above cognitive abilities with learning disabilities. KDS is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and students graduate with 24 Carnegie Units. The Diagnostic and Psychological Services Division offers psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations for a broad range of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional problems for individuals aged three and up. Specific concerns addressed include adjustment and developmental issues, learning related problems, ADHD, executive functioning, and autistic spectrum disorders. Individual tutoring in all subjects, study skills, organization skills, and test preparation (SSAT, SAT,GRE, etc.) are provided by highly trained tutors who are also experts in teaching students with learning disabilities. Small classes (Keyboarding, SSAT Prep, Reading for Concepts, etc.) are offered on Saturdays and in the summer through the Tutoring Department. LINDAMOOD-BELL LEARNING PROCESSES Center Director: Lillian R. Ramsden 3201 New Mexico Avenue, NW Suite 320, Washington, DC 20016 202-237-7695, Fax: 202-237-6529 jbroere@lblp.com www.lindamoodbell.com Services: Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, an internationally recognized leader in educational research and remediation, has pioneered programs to develop the sensory-cognitive processes which underlie reading, spelling, math, visualmotor processing, language comprehension, and critical thinking. We are the only provider endorsed and licensed by the authors of the Lindamood-Bell programs, with a Learning Center in Washington, DC. Call to speak to one of our consultants and to schedule a free information visit: 800-300-1818 or online at www.lindamoodbell.com. THE MADDUX SCHOOL Andrea Mullins, Director 11614 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD 20854 Phone: 301-469-0223; Fax: 301-469-0778 amullins@madduxchool.org www.madduxschool.org Services: The Maddux School offers half-day pre-school and pre-kindergarten classes as well as full day kindergarten and first grade classes. Its mission is to enable students to follow their dreams with confidence as they grow and learn. The Maddux School celebrates the different learning styles, personalities, and interests of young children. It is committed to establishing strong academic, communication, and social skill foundations through innovative activities that complement the strengths, meet the needs, and promote the self esteem of each student. The School provides individualized, supportive programming; small classes (generally with a 4-6:1 student-teacher ration); and highly trained, certified, and experienced teachers. Speech pathologists and occupational therapists deliver small-group integrated services to all students and provide consultation to staff. Informal assessments; enrichment activities including art, music, library, and gym; ongoing dialogue with parents; referrals to, and collaboration with, private therapists as needed; and school transition advice and support are available to all families. Interested parents should schedule an orientation visit and/or request an application. METROPOLITAN EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING GROUP, LLC Theodra Washington, Head of Organization 4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW No. 106-316 Washington, DC 20016 Office: 202.537.0091 Cell: 240.888.2688 Fax: 301.476.8382 twashington@mec-group.org www.mec-group.org Services: Assist clients, PK-12th grades, with school selection and all phases of the admission process. The primary responsibility is to promote our clients in finding their complementary place in the educational puzzle. We support institutions and organizations with student out-placement, marketing activities, curriculum review, and seminars. We strive to bring together students, families, faculty, and educational institutions that possess complementary educational ideals and goals. The "right fit" builds strong communities. Three core values, "Integrity Matters, Our Clients Matter, and What We Do Matters" guide MEC Group. Biography: Theodra Washington, former Associate Admissions Director at Sidwell Friends School, earned her BS degree at Florida A & M University. With over twenty years of educational experience working with both public and private school students in grades pre-kindergarten through high school, Theodra's roles have ranged from school-wide diversity coordinator, physical education teacher, department head, varsity volleyball coach, health instructor, NAACP parent council representative and parent advocate. Theodra has also worked in schools with special needs students, nonprofit organizations offering and promoting summer and after-school academic and social enrichment programs for children. MINDWELL PSYCHOLOGY BETHESDA AND MINDWELL PSYCHOLOGY NORTHERN VIRGINIA Dr. Varia, Director, Dr. Guadagnoli, Director, Dr. Resnik, Director 5602 Shields Drive, Bethesda MD 20817 4455 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Chantilly VA 20151 (301) 581-1120, (703) 378-7998 Fax Number: (301) 581-1122, (703) 378-6109 drresnik@mindwellpsychology.com, drvaria@mindwellpsychology.com www.mindwellpsychology.com Services: Mindwell Psychology specializes in providing excellent psychological care in a warm, friendly setting. Our talented staff of Licensed Clinical Psychologists have expertise in testing and psychotherapy for people ages 2 through adulthood. We help individuals with: ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Integration problems, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. We specialize in helping families who are coping with: advocating for their children in the special education system, seeking private school admission, challenging child or adolescent behavior, stepparenting issues and custody evaluations. We work closely with schools, other therapists and medical professionals in order to provide the most effective solutions as efficiently as possible. Both our Bethesda and Chantilly offices are conveniently located with parking right outside our door. Call to speak with one of our doctors today! THE NEWTON SCHOOL Allison Abraham, Co-Founder and Director 45965 Nokes Boulevard, Suite 120, Sterling, VA 20166 703-772-0480 Fax: 703-450-1797 aabraham@thenewtonschool.org www.thenewtonschool.org Services: The Newton School is designed for children in grades K-6 who may not be able to reach their full potential in a traditional school environment, and need small class sizes (8 students per class with two teachers), individualized academics, therapeutic movement integrated into the school day, and an emphasis on social foundation skills. Ours students may have a diagnosed learning issue such as ADHD, Aspergers, NVLD or a language delay; they may have a significant level of anxiety that prevents them from learning in a public school; or, they may have no diagnosis but simply need individualized attention and movement throughout the day to help keep them engaged and learning. Our students may have a math lesson reinforced while swinging into a foam pit or jumping on a trampoline in our 12,000 square foot facility. They may improve their social skills while playing a game on scooter boards or helping each other with an obstacle course. Our belief is that integrating movement into the school day enhances academic performance, increases confidence and prepares children to better meet life’s challenges. And, it makes school a more enjoyable learning experience! THE NORA SCHOOL Head of School: David E. Mullen 955 Sligo Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-495-6672, Fax: 301-495-7829 dave@nora-school.org www.nora-school.org Services: Nora is a school for students who are bright, but are not achieving their potential for a variety of reasons, ranging from mild learning disabilities to motivational problems. Our mission is to empower these children, help them turn their lives around, get them excited about learning, help them to see the world a bit more critically, and get them ready for college. We are a caring community that allows for individuality while stressing an individual’s responsibility to society. We encourage a diversity of races, creeds, economic backgrounds, and lifestyles, and promote an open and free exchange of ideas and attitudes. Our goal is to give each child a chance, not to become equal but to become different - to fully realize that unique potential of body, mind, and spirit he or she possesses. THE NORBEL SCHOOL Sharon DellaRose, Head of School Krys Renzi, Marketing Coordinator 6135 Old Washington Road, Elkridge, MD 21075 410-796 6700 Fax: 410-796-7661 krenzi@norbelschool.org www.norbelschool.org Services: Norbel School offers innovative unique educational model for bright capable students in grades 1 -12 with a wide variety of learning differences. By individualizing instruction, using multiple teaching methods, and integrating an interpersonal skills curriculum, Norbel maximizes the academic success of each student. To learn more or to schedule a tour, please contact the school office at (410) 796-6700 or visit www.norbelschool.org. PARKMONT SCHOOL Director: Ron McClain 4842 16th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20011 202-726-0740/0741 Fax:202-726-0748 admissions@parkmont.org www.parkmont.org Services: Parkmont is a small independent school serving grades 6-12. Parkmont provides small classes with a high level of adult guidance and support. At Parkmont, students ally themselves with creative adults whose driving concern is their success and well- being. Parkmont’s innovative academic program and close, supportive relationships with teachers help students develop the motivation, self-confidence and skills necessary to succeed in high school and life. Teachers are experienced with students who require accommodations for minor learning problems, students with uneven academic skills, and students who thrive in a stimulating, hands-on, noncompetitive academic environment. The program incorporates modular courses, frequent field trips and special projects, individualized courses of study and internship opportunities. PEER2PEER TUTORS President: Erik Kimel 11257 S. Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854 Work: 240-744-2470 Fax: 240-465-0762 sales@peer2peertutors.com www.peer2peertutors.com Services: At Peer2Peer we empower top achieving high school students to tutor and mentor younger schoolmates in K-12 subjects. Through our program, students are motivated to reach new academic heights by leveraging the first-hand knowledge and experience of our trained staff. Our tutors craft personalized plans to improve performance and build selfconfidence. Often parents refer to our tutors as “homework coaches” who work to ensure assignments are completed correctly and lessons are reinforced. Our core one-to-one tutoring service is affordably priced and convenient (we come to you). Likewise, Peer2Peer has a social mission to create jobs for top achieving high school students and enable younger students to benefit from the knowledge of their older student mentor. It’s a mutually beneficial experience that strengthens the community – parents, children, and tutors alike. Peer2Peer was Voted Best Tutoring Company by Bethesda Magazine in 2008. PENNIMAN and O'BRIEN Paul Penniman and Erin O’Brien, founding directors 3522 Davenport Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008 202-364-4263, Fax: 202-966-4814 paul@mathteachingtoday.com www.mathteachingtoday.com Services: Veterans of the classroom, we provide mathematics tutoring for ages 10-infinity. Erin specializes in algebra and geometry, while Paul also does statistics and calculus. For middle schoolers and younger, we have a wide variety of motivational games and activities. We also offer tutoring in physics, chemistry, and SAT. In all of our work, we consult with school teachers and other appropriate professionals to provide the maximum opportunity for achievement. POSITIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES, LLC Tutoring by ADHD Specialists, SAT/ACT Prep 7920 Longridge Court, Cabin John, MD 20818 301-229-9515 Positive.ple@gmail.com www.pletutoring.com Services: Positive Learning Experiences (PLE), a highly regarded private tutoring center just off the Washington Beltway (I-495) at River Road in suburban Maryland. PLE is known for its ADHD expertise, a coaching approach to tutoring and SAT-ACT prep courses. The PLE philosophy supports students in two-fold mastery of academic content and concepts as well as the life skills and strategies that will help them succeed long-term. PLE Founder and Principal, Candace Sahm MA Ed/HD regularly attends IEP and 504 meetings with students and their families to ensure that they receive their learning accommodations. History: PLE was founded in 1990 by Candace Sahm, MA Ed/HD, educator and ADHD Coach. Ms. Sahm holds a Master of Arts Degree in Special Vocational Education from George Washington University, and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and Elementary Education from the University of Maryland. She has a deep and longstanding interest in the IEP and 504 Plan process and will be leading a workshop on that topic during the 2008 International CHADD Conference. POTOMAC PATHWAYS Program Director: Brooke H. Brody, LCSW-C, LCADC 15720 Seneca Rd., Darnestown (Germantown), MD 20874 301-987-PATH (7284); Fax: 240-246-7851 brooke@potomacpathways.org Services: Potomac Pathways offers psychotherapy services for teens, young adults and families including: individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy, comprehensive substance abuse assessments, and school advocacy for students with learning differences. Potomac Pathways Aftercare is an outpatient recovery and relapse prevention program for teens who are returning home after attending residential therapeutic programs including outdoor behavioral health programs, such as wilderness therapy programs. PREPMATTERS, Inc. President: Ned Johnson 4918 St. Elmo Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-950-0350 Fax: 301-951-9198 tutor@prepmatters.com www.prepmatters.com Services: PrepMatters offers comprehensive instruction for standardized tests and educational counseling for college and graduate school admissions. With nearly 40 years of combined experience, Mr. Ned Johnson and Dr. Kathleen O'Connor lead PrepMatters in creating an integrated approach to students' success. Students work one-on-one with test-prep coaches who are expert in combining a thorough knowledge of material, a proven system of test-taking skills, and a unique appreciation of how motivation and anxiety affect student performance. Instruction is available for the alphabet of tests from ACT to SAT, HCPT to SSAT, GMAT to LSAT, etc. Admissions counseling provides superior insight into what really matters and expert advice on how best to achieve scholastic acceptance and academic goals. PrepMatters integrates a combination of close working relationships and robust online technology to provide an unparalleled level of service to its clients. SAVIT & SZYMKOWICZ, LLP 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 601N, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 301-951-9191, Fax: 301-718-7788 mail@bowsslaw.com www.bowsslaw.com Services: Savit & Szymkowicz, LLP is a general practice law firm which provides services to individuals and businesses. We represent parents, students and charter schools in special education and similar cases (including matters involving the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act). We also practice probate, estate planning, family, employment, civil rights and general business law (with an emphasis on small- to medium-sized businesses), and represent brokerage customers in securities disputes. Our attorneys are admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia; we affiliate with Virginia practitioners as needed. THE SCHOOL COUNSELING GROUP, INC. Director: Peter A. Sturtevant, Jr., MA 4725 MacArthur Blvd, NW, Washington, DC 20007-1904 202-333-3530, Fax: 202-333-1212 guidance@schoolcounseling.com www.schoolcounseling.com Services/Biography: The School Counseling Group, founded in 1979, provides compassionate, professional, practical advice to families regarding school choice through college and into adulthood. We focus on the "why" of school success or failure and provide recommendations so that the child can be both happy and successful. We help match students to a wide spectrum of schools: * Day School: private, public, traditional, special needs, and relocation * Boarding School: regional, national, international, traditional or special needs * Crisis Intervention: wilderness, residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools * College Guidance: public, private, learning disabilities, year-off/gap year, and application/essay support * Mentoring/Coaching Teens and Young Adults: goal setting, planning, and ongoing support * Referrals to local professionals for testing, tutoring, counseling, or school advocacy SCHOOL FOR TOMORROW Alan Shusterman, Founder 4511 Bestor Drive, Rockville, MD 20853 301-460-4747 schoolfortomorrow@gmail.com www.schoolfortomorrow.net Services: School for Tomorrow (SFT) is an independent nonprofit secondary school (grades 6-12) with a one-of-a-kind, student-centered education model designed in and fit for the 21st century. With a research-based, relevant curriculum, we efficiently and effectively prepare each of our students to thrive in college, the workplace, and life in the decades ahead. Our innovative, highly individualized approach capitalizes on the multiple intelligences and learning styles and strengths of each student. THE SIENA SCHOOL 9727 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 301-592-0567, Fax: 301-592-0569 admissions@thesienaschool.org www.thesienaschool.org Services: The Siena School serves bright, college-bound students with mild to moderate language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Currently serving grades 5-9, we will grow to grades 5-12 by 2009. We offer a high quality, college-prep curriculum featuring multi-sensory instruction and assistive technology in small classes with individualized attention. We emphasize students' strengths and interests and focus on fostering positive selfawareness and self-advocacy. Art, music, and drama enrichment is included in the program, along with physical education, and classes in study-skills and keyboarding. An after-school program is available. We are conveniently located immediately off the beltway exit at Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland. SPODAK, STEFANO & ASSOCIATES, LLC Director: Kenneth Stefano, PsyD 6155 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852 301-770-7507, Fax: 301-770-3576 kstefano@spodakstefano.com ;rspodak@spodakstefano.com www.spodakstefano.com Services: Offering comprehensive psychological and educational evaluations to diagnose learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and related behavioral issues. Services include written report with full recommendations and consultation to coordinate academic modifications, therapeutic intervention and/or changes in school placement. We also include referral to highly trained specialists and academic therapists for additional support as needed. Counseling is provided for individuals and families regarding understanding and supporting students with learning disabilities. Dr. Spodak and her colleagues work as a team with individuals from preschool through adult. STRATHMORE TUTORING, LLC Shirley A. Miller, M.S. - President 4921 Strathmore Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895 301-758-1464 strathmoretutor@yahoo.com www.strathmoretutoring.com Services: Strathmore Tutoring LLC provides professional, individual, in-home instruction in math and science. Our contracting tutors are mathematicians and scientists who work with students in all areas of math, chemistry, physics, and biology, including SAT I (math) and SAT II (math and sciences). We serve middle, high school, college, and graduate students in Montgomery County, Maryland, and vicinity. Strathmore Tutors are content area experts. They represent an effective resource for the motivated student who struggles with the concepts, methods, or application of mathematic or scientific principles. Our tutors do not have any specialized training in education, however, and are not a recommended resource for poorly motivated students or those with significant special needs. History: Strathmore Tutoring LLC has been in business since 1999, with the sole mission of becoming the premier source of individual math and science coaching in the region. Since our inception, we have served hundreds of students. THINKING ORGANIZED Rhona M. Gordon, M.S., CCC/SLP 7300 Pomander Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-986-1503, Fax 301-986-1211 rhona@thinkingorganized.com www.thinkingorganized.com Services: Thinking Organized specializes in services relating to executive function skills including: organization of materials, time management, receptive and expressive language skills, memory and written language. Our speech and language pathologists and educational mentors have worked with students of all ages, from the very young to professional adults. Thinking Organized teaches a unique way to help disorganized thinkers, break down common difficulties into six different areas, and then create a step-by-step approach to establish new strategies for success in school, and in life. In addition, Rhona M. Gordon’s award winning book Thinking Organized for Parents and Children empowers parents to help their disorganized student. TUTORING FOR SUCCESS, INC. Cheryl Feuer Gedzelman 13159 Applegrove Lane, Oak Hill, VA 20171 703-390-9220, 301-838-7640, Fax: 703-390-9202 cherylg@tutoringforsuccess.com www.tutoringforsuccess.com Services: Tutoring For Success provides professional home-based tutoring by a diverse collection of extremely competent and talented tutors. We offer tutoring for all subjects, including math, sciences, language arts, French and Spanish. Tutoring is tailored to each student’s needs, including attention to organizational and study skills. We have tutors who are trained and experienced in test prep, primarily for SAT and ACT, and tutors who specialize in working with students with special needs, such as ADHD, dyslexia, and executive functioning issues. We select and screen our tutors carefully and look for qualities such as intelligence, communication skills, honesty, integrity, and enthusiasm. All of our tutors have teaching or tutoring experience and a minimum of a college degree. Home-based tutoring provides undivided attention from the same tutor every time. We serve students in MD, DC, and VA. VISION AND CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER Dr. Amanda Zeller Dr. Mehrnaz Green Dr. Harry Wachs 2400 Virginia Ave., NW, Suite C101, Washington, DC 20037 202-862-0749 , Fax: 202-862-4988 zellerwachsvcdcenter@yahoo.com www.vcdcwashington.com Services: The Vision and Conceptual Development Center, founded by Dr. Harry Wachs, and directed since 2006 by Dr. Amanda Zeller, is a complete learning center featuring developmental optometry from a Piagetian approach. The Center’s vision training department specializes in all phases of children in need, autistic spectrum, learning-related problems of children and adults, sports vision, closed head trauma, aging-related vision difficulties, strabismus (crossed eyes), amblyopia (lazy eyes), and other ocular motor dysfunctions. Diagnostic testing for all of the above is available. In addition, the Center offers logical thinking classes for children and adults as well as preschool evaluations for children (3-6 years) to determine academic readiness.