The goal of Kennedy Krieger Institute's Department of Special Education is to provide a number of special education and related services to children with disabilities in a variety of school-based, hospital-based and recreational settings.
Staffing (Licensure):
The Kennedy Krieger School Staff are certified/licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) or appropriate professional organizations. All staff must maintain current certification or licensure as well as other related professional credentials.
Goal:
Kennedy Krieger School, a Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
The goal of Kennedy Krieger Institute's Department of Special Education is to provide a number of special education and related services to children with disabilities in a variety of school-based, hospital-based and recreational settings. The Kennedy Krieger School Programs offer special education and related services in a day-school setting to students ages 6-21, with a wide range of learning, emotional, physical, neurological and developmental disabilities. Special education services focus on the development of academic, social, emotional and behavioral skills through trans-disciplinary comprehensive instruction in an environment that assists students to recognize and capitalize on their individual strengths.
Services Offered:
The Kennedy Krieger School Programs are offered at three locations:
- Fairmount Campus:
- Greenspring Campus:
- Powder Mill Campus
Professional Training:
The special education department hosts a number of trainees in special education and related disciplines from accredited universities.
For more information contact the Fairmount or Greenspring Campus numbers listed above.
Research:
Kennedy Krieger School Programs participate in ongoing research projects related to the identification of "best practices" in special education and related services for students with disabilities.