ARROW CENTER FOR EDUCATION SCHOOLS
TANGRAM
In operation since 2013, The Arrow Center for Education Schools – Tangram is a private separate-day school providing full-day special education and related services to children between the ages of 4 to 21.
Tangram has now expanded to two adjacent buildings allowing us to serve up to 72 students! The Arrow Center for Education Schools – Tangram serves Elementary School grades K through 8, and secondary school grades 9 through 12.
OUR PRIMARY GOAL
The primary goal of our educational program is to help students reach their full potential across academics, behavior, social skills and life skills. Growth in these areas is fostered within a small, well-structured and supportive environment.
Each student’s individualized educational plan is developed with a whole-child approach, emphasizing their ability to access instruction and build the skills necessary for long-term success. We use evidence-based practices, including those established through Applied Behavior Analysis, to guide our interventions.
Our focus is to prepare each student for the highest quality of life after completing school. Building communication skills through both pull-out and push-in speech services is a vital part of our program, alongside vocational training and community-based experiences. Seeing our students achieve greater independence is the true measure of our success.
THE STUDENTS WE SERVE
We serve male and female students, from grades K-12 and ages 4-21. Primarily, our students are working towards a certificate of completion, though elementary and middle school students on diploma track may also be enrolled. Many of our students have an Individualized Education Plan that identifies an educational disability of autism, though other students are identified with sensory processing disorder, a specific learning disability, health impairment, or multiple disabilities. Regardless of an individual student’s challenges, each student is treated as a unique, individual learner to ensure they have the greatest opportunity to achieve their educational goals.
Our student body includes boys and girls in grades 3–12, up to age 21. Most students are on a diploma track working toward graduation, but through individualized programming, we also support students pursuing a Certificate of Completion.
OUR SCHOOL
Empowering Students Toward Independence and Confidence
CURRICULUM
We implement the Baltimore County Public School (BCPS) curriculum. If a class is offered for a student who is not a BCPS student, and BCPS does not have a curriculum available, another Local School System’s curriculum may be used.
For our students working towards a diploma, the curriculum will be accommodated as designated in the IEP. For students working to a certificate of completion, more significant modifications to the curriculum may be made, so the students is being taught to the their appropriate instructional level.
PRINCIPAL
Our school principal is David Schlittler and he can be reached at David.Schlittler@Arrow.org. He is supported by our dedicated team of professionals.
THE TANGRAM TEAM
Special Educators – certified through the Maryland State Department of Education. Each teacher works in a self-contained classroom, with no more than six to seven students.
Assistant Teachers – who support the instruction and classroom environment. Assistant Teachers remain with the same groupings of students throughout the day, and partner closely with the Teacher in providing quality group and individualized instruction.
Licensed Clinicians – who provide individual and group therapy, and support the growth in social-emotional and self-management goals on the IEP.
Speech-Language Pathologists – who along with addressing the goals and services on the IEP, work in tandem with the entire team, to facilitate communication growth and ensure the successful use of Assistant Technology.
Occupational Therapists – who along with addressing the goals and services on the IEP, work in tandem with the entire team, to facilitate addressing of sensory needs.
Behavior Specialists – who provide preventative behavioral support, as well as safe and respectful crisis management as needed
A contractual Psychiatrist – who partners with families to provide evaluator services and medication management as needed
A contractual Clinician – who provides individual and group therapy, and support the growth in social-emotional and self-management goals on the IEP.
A Treatment Coordinator – who is the contact point for all related services
A BCBA – who oversees the development and implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, and behavior protocols.
A Nurse – who provided emergency care, implementation of feeding protocols that involve feeding tubes, and coordination of health and safety plans.
A Vocational Coordinator – who works to prepare students for in-school and community job placements, addressing vocational and functional life-skills
A Program Assistant – who serves as a point of contact for students records
OUR LOCATION
8830 ORCHARD TREE LANE
SUITES 8824-8830
TOWSON, MD 21286
OUR SCHOOL FEATURES
- 8 Classrooms
- A Library/Media Center
- Interactive Technology to Aid Instruction
- Sensory Calming Room
- Movement Room with Sensory and Fitness Equipment
- Designated Speech & OT Areas
- Support Rooms
- Multipurpose Room
- Model Apartment and Kitchenette to Practice Daily Living Activities
- Access to the Merritt Athletic Club swimming pool
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