Gateway School - The Hearing and Speech Agency of Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc
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- 01-intellectual disability
- 02-hearing impairment
- 03-deaf
- 04-speech or language impairment
- 05-visual impairment
- 06-emotional disturbance
- 07-orthopedic impairment
- 08-other health impairments
- 09-specific learning disabilities
- 10-multiple disabilities
- 12-deaf-blindness
- 13-traumatic brain injury
- 14-autism
- 15-developmental delay
- -- = School does not serve this population
- 0 = School serves population, currently no openings
- Numbers = the number of school openings
5900 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
County in Which Program is Located: Baltimore City
Phone 410-318-6780
Fax: 410-318-6754
Website: www.hasa.org
Referral Contact(s): Jill Berie
Disabilities Served: 02-hearing impairment, 03-deaf, 04-speech or language impairment, 08-other health impairments, 10-multiple disabilities, 14-autism, 15-developmental delay
Capacity of Facility: 120
MSDE Approval Category: Type I Special Education
Ages Served: 3 - 12
Grade Range: Pre-K through Grade 6
Private Pay Students Accepted: yes
Setting: day
Before and/or After School Program: yes
Nurse on-site either part-time or full-time: yes
Building and classrooms wheelchair accessible: yes
Hours of Operation for school day: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (M,T,Th, F) and 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (W)
Length of School/Program Year: 11 month
Program Description: Gateway School offers a program of fully integrated special education and related services. The program seeks to help each child reach his/her potential academically and socially and, when appropriate, promotes transition to a less restrictive or inclusive educational setting. Small, self-contained classes are staffed with a special education teacher and one or more instructional assistants, providing a student-teacher ratio of 3:1 or less. A multidisciplinary team addresses each child’s unique profile of strengths and needs, and strives to work closely with parents in the development and implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Intensive speech/language therapy is provided both individually and in small groups. Other related services offered include audiology, behavior support, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, school health services, social work and psychological services. A half-day or full-day pre-school program for 3 and 4 year olds emphasizes language development, social skills training, and school readiness. Classes for 5-12 year olds provide a structured program geared to the development of language, academic skills and appropriate social behaviors. Emphasis is placed on expanding and refining language skills that, in turn, support social growth and academic progress.
Related Services: Speech/language therapy, audiology, counseling, behavior support, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, school health services, social work services, and psychological services.