In 2008, High Road Academy and Anne Arundel County became partners in the development of a Type II program.  In the state of Maryland, a Type II program refers to a nonpublic program operating in a public school for the purpose of providing specialized services within a less restrictive setting (LRE). 

The idea for starting a partnership program came about as a result of Anne Arundel County’s acknowledgement of the excellent academic growth of students placed at the main school in Howard County.  Mary Tillar, Director of Special Education, and Ellen Gaske, Executive Director of High Road Academy (Howard County) collaborated to establish a unique four school model for the Type II programs.  The programs are located at each of the following public middle schools in Anne Arundel County:  Annapolis Middle School, Wiley H. Bates Middle School, Brooklyn Park Middle School, and Lindale Middle School.  Each site has one High Road Academy classroom and is staffed by one special education teacher and two assistant teachers.  A total of thirty-six students are served in the combined four schools.  Mr. Jordan Pugh, a former teacher at High Road Academy (Howard County) is the Program Director.  Mr. Pugh expertly manages the day to day operations of each of the school programs in addition to putting in a lot of miles driving from site to site!

The benefits of bringing the services of a nonpublic program to a regular public school are many.  Students have the opportunity to remain in a setting with same age peers and participate in general education classes for all content and elective classes.  Students are also spared sometimes LONG bus rides outside of their communities and, hence, are limited participants in after school and other extracurricular activities with peers when they attend separate nonpublic schools.  The ability for students to remain in their neighborhood schools provides an opportunity to stay connected with friends while also receiving needed supports to enhance instruction for their learning disabilities, particularly in reading, written expression, and math.

The biggest benefit, by far, is the terrific partnership between the High Road Academy staff and the public school staff.  The students have the best of both worlds-highly trained and expert special education staff along with access to the best that public schools have to offer!

High Road Academy At Annapolis Middle School
1399 Forest Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
Phone:    (301) 483-8605
Fax:     (301) 483-3182

Program Description:

High Road Academy at Annapolis Middle School is designed to serve the educational, social, and emotional needs of students with specific learning disabilities in grades six through eight, while providing maximum opportunity to integrate the students in Annapolis Middle School’s educational program. High Road Academy At Annapolis Middle School operates intensive academic interventions, offering personalized, interactive, and multi-sensory instruction. Specific research-based interventions provided are individually designed to accelerate reading, math skills, writing skills, as well as strategies for content enhancement and mastery.

From the High Road Academy classroom, students mainstream into classes within Annapolis Middle School and have access to all school facilities and programs. The Anne Arundel County Public Schools curriculum is implemented in the High Road Academy classroom.

The High Road Academy partnership program with Anne Arundel County Public Schools is a Type II full day special education and related services program for students with specific learning disabilities in middle school (grades 6 through 8).  The goal of the program is to accelerate student academic performance to a level necessary to allow the student to reach achievement standards that are aligned with the Maryland Core Learning Goals. The content standards are based on the State’s approved grade-level content standards for Reading/English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies for the grade in which the student is enrolled.  Student programs are developed in accordance with the IEP and all available assessment data.  In order to accelerate student academic achievement, High Road Academy will complete a comprehensive academic assessment to identify targeted areas of skill remediation.  Individual student participation in the program ranges from one to three years.  After completion of the program, students are expected to enter less restrictive high school programs without the need for intensive supports. To read the full description please click here.

High Road Academy At Bates Middle School
701 Chase Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone:    (301) 483-8605
Fax:     (301) 483-3182

Program Description:

High Road Academy At Bates Middle School is designed to serve the educational, social, and emotional needs of students with specific learning disabilities in grades six through eight, while providing maximum opportunity to integrate the students in Bates Middle School’s educational program. High Road Academy At Bates Middle School operates intensive academic interventions, offering personalized, interactive, and multi-sensory instruction. Specific research-based interventions provided are individually designed to accelerate reading, math skills, writing skills, as well as strategies for content enhancement and mastery.

From the High Road Academy classroom, students mainstream into classes within Bates Middle School and have access to all school facilities and programs. The Anne Arundel County Public Schools curriculum is implemented in the High Road Academy classroom.

The High Road Academy partnership program with Anne Arundel County Public Schools is a Type II full day special education and related services program for students with specific learning disabilities in middle school (grades 6 through 8).  The goal of the program is to accelerate student academic performance to a level necessary to allow the student to reach achievement standards that are aligned with the Maryland Core Learning Goals. The content standards are based on the State’s approved grade-level content standards for Reading/English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies for the grade in which the student is enrolled.  Student programs are developed in accordance with the IEP and all available assessment data.  In order to accelerate student academic achievement, High Road Academy will complete a comprehensive academic assessment to identify targeted areas of skill remediation.  Individual student participation in the program ranges from one to three years.  After completion of the program, students are expected to enter less restrictive high school programs without the need for intensive supports. To read the full description please click here.

High Road Academy At Brooklyn Park Middle School
200 Hammonds Lane
Baltimore, MD 21225
Phone:    (301) 483-8605
Fax:     (301) 483-3182

Program Description:

High Road Academy At Brooklyn Park Middle School is designed to serve the educational, social, and emotional needs of students with specific learning disabilities in grades six through eight, while providing maximum opportunity to integrate the students in Brooklyn Park Middle School’s educational program. High Road Academy At Brooklyn Park Middle School operates intensive academic interventions, offering personalized, interactive, and multi-sensory instruction. Specific research-based interventions provided are individually designed to accelerate reading, math skills, writing skills, as well as strategies for content enhancement and mastery.

From the High Road Academy classroom, students mainstream into classes within Brooklyn Park Middle School and have access to all school facilities and programs. The Anne Arundel County Public Schools curriculum is implemented in the High Road Academy classroom.

The High Road Academy partnership program with Anne Arundel County Public Schools is a Type II full day special education and related services program for students with specific learning disabilities in middle school (grades 6 through 8).  The goal of the program is to accelerate student academic performance to a level necessary to allow the student to reach achievement standards that are aligned with the Maryland Core Learning Goals. The content standards are based on the State’s approved grade-level content standards for Reading/English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies for the grade in which the student is enrolled.  Student programs are developed in accordance with the IEP and all available assessment data.  In order to accelerate student academic achievement, High Road Academy will complete a comprehensive academic assessment to identify targeted areas of skill remediation.  Individual student participation in the program ranges from one to three years.  After completion of the program, students are expected to enter less restrictive high school programs without the need for intensive supports. To read the full description please click here.

High Road Academy At Lindale Middle School
415 Andover Road
Linthicum, MD 21090
Phone:    (301) 483-8605
Fax:     (301) 483-3182

Program Description:

High Road Academy At Lindale Middle School is designed to serve the educational, social, and emotional needs of students with specific learning disabilities in grades six through eight, while providing maximum opportunity to integrate the students in Lindale Middle School’s educational program. High Road Academy At Lindale Middle School operates intensive academic interventions, offering personalized, interactive, and multi-sensory instruction. Specific research-based interventions provided are individually designed to accelerate reading, math skills, writing skills, as well as strategies for content enhancement and mastery.

From the High Road Academy classroom, students mainstream into classes within Lindale Middle School and have access to all school facilities and programs. The Anne Arundel County Public Schools curriculum is implemented in the High Road Academy classroom.

The High Road Academy partnership program with Anne Arundel County Public Schools is a Type II full day special education and related services program for students with specific learning disabilities in middle school (grades 6 through 8).  The goal of the program is to accelerate student academic performance to a level necessary to allow the student to reach achievement standards that are aligned with the Maryland Core Learning Goals. The content standards are based on the State’s approved grade-level content standards for Reading/English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies for the grade in which the student is enrolled.  Student programs are developed in accordance with the IEP and all available assessment data.  In order to accelerate student academic achievement, High Road Academy will complete a comprehensive academic assessment to identify targeted areas of skill remediation.  Individual student participation in the program ranges from one to three years.  After completion of the program, students are expected to enter less restrictive high school programs without the need for intensive supports. To read the full description please click here.

High Road Academy at Linthicum Elementary School
101 School Lane
Linthicum, MD 21090
Phone:    (410) 222-6935
Fax:     (410) 222-6936

High Road Academy at Linthicum Elementary School is a regional program designed to serve the educational, social, and emotional needs of students with specific learning disabilities in grades one through five, while providing maximum opportunity to integrate the students in Linthicum Elementary School’s educational program. High Road Academy at Linthicum Elementary School performs intensive academic interventions, offering personalized, interactive, and multi-sensory instruction. Specific research-based interventions provided are individually designed to accelerate reading, math and writing skills, as well as support students with strategies for content enhancement and mastery.

From the High Road Academy classroom, students mainstream into classes within Linthicum Elementary School and have access to all school facilities and programs. The Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ curriculum is implemented in the High Road Academy classroom.

Executive Director:    Ellen F. Gaske, Ed.D.
            egaske@highroadschool.com

Education Director:     Staria C. Alexander
            salexander@highroadschool.com

Program Description

High Road Academy at Linthicum Elementary School is a Type II full day Special Education and related services program for students with specific learning disabilities in elementary school (grades 1 through 5).  High Road Academy at Linthicum Elementary School operates under the legal authority of Specialized Education of MD, Inc.  The goal of the program is to accelerate student academic performance to a level necessary to allow the student to reach achievement standards that are aligned with the Maryland Core Learning Goals. The content standards are based on the State’s approved grade-level content standards for Reading/English Language Arts, and Mathematics. Supports will be provided for High Road Academy at Linthicum Elementary School students in the general education setting.  Student programs are developed in accordance with the IEP and all available assessment data.  In order to accelerate student academic achievement, High Road Academy at Linthicum Elementary School will complete a comprehensive academic assessment to identify targeted areas of skill remediation.  Individual student participation in the program ranges from one to three years.  After completion of the program, students are expected to enter less restrictive middle school programs without the need for intensive supports.

Program Overview

High Road Academy at Hillsmere Elementary School is a regional program serving the needs in the southern portion of the county designed to serve the educational, social, and emotional needs of students with specific learning disabilities in grades one through five, while providing maximum opportunity to integrate the students in Hillsmere Elementary School’s educational program. High Road Academy at Hillsmere Elementary School performs intensive academic interventions, offering personalized, interactive, and multi-sensory instruction. Specific research-based interventions provided are individually designed to accelerate reading, math and writing skills, as well as support students with strategies for content enhancement and mastery.

From the High Road Academy classroom, students mainstream into classes within Hillsmere Elementary School and have access to all school facilities and programs. The Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ curriculum is implemented in the High Road Academy classroom.

Executive Director:    Ellen F. Gaske, Ed.D.
            egaske@highroadschool.com
Education Director:     Staria C. Alexander
            salexander@highroadschool.com


Program Description

High Road Academy at Hillsmere Elementary School is a Type II full day Special Education and related services program for students with specific learning disabilities in elementary school (grades 1 through 5).  High Road Academy at Hillsmere Elementary School operates under the legal authority of Specialized Education of MD, Inc.  The goal of the program is to accelerate student academic performance to a level necessary to allow the student to reach achievement standards that are aligned with the Maryland Core Learning Goals. The content standards are based on the State’s approved grade-level content standards for Reading/English Language Arts, and Mathematics. Supports will be provided for High Road Academy at Hillsmere Elementary School students in the general education setting.  Student programs are developed in accordance with the IEP and all available assessment data.  In order to accelerate student academic achievement, High Road Academy at Hillsmere Elementary School will complete a comprehensive academic assessment to identify targeted areas of skill remediation.  Individual student participation in the program ranges from one to three years.  After completion of the program, students are expected to enter less restrictive middle school programs without the need for intensive supports.

Executive Director – Dr. Ellen Gaske
egaske@highroadschool.com

Education Director – Jordan Pugh
jpugh@highroadschool.com

Education Director – Staria Alexander
salexander@highroadschool.com
 
High Road Academy at Hillsmere Elementary School
Teacher - Jennifer Mazer jsmazer@hotmail.com
Instructional Assistant - Erin Redmond erinredmond14@yahoo.com
Content Assistant - Natalie Harvey - nharvey815@gmail.com
 
High Road Academy at Linthicum Elementary School
Teacher - Cynthia Cooper - ccooper.hra@gmail.com
Instructional Assistant - Adrienne Lyon - alyonhra@gmail.com
Content Assistant - Marc Heyl - MHeyl0@gmail.com  (note - that's a zero after "Heyl.")

High Road Academy at Annapolis Middle School
Teacher: Kristy Siniscalchi ksiniscalchi@highroadschool.com
Instructional Assistant: Geraldine Majors gmajors@highroadschool.com
Content Assistant: Warren Stewart wstewart@highroadschool.com
 
High Road Academy at Bates Middle School
Teacher: Kristie Ridgley kridgley@highroadschool.com
Instructional Assistant: Katherine McDermott kmcdermott@highroadschool.com
Content Assistant: Patrick Connolly pc47398@gulls.salisbury.edu
 
High Road Academy at Brooklyn Park Middle School
Teacher: Jave Viojan jviojan@highroadschool.com
Instructional Assistant: Val Kunkoski vkunkoski@highroadschool.com
Content Assistant: Crissy Powell cpowell@highroadschool.com
 
High Road Academy at Lindale Middle School
Teacher: Ingrid Hanson ihanson@highroadschool.com
Instructional Assistant: Tammy Spano tspano@highroadschool.com
Content Assistant: Deneen Craven dcraven@highroadschool.com