The Forbush School at Oakmont provides special education and related services to children ages 5- 15 with autism, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), developmental delays in one or more areas, severe behavioral problems, multiple learning problems, and other related disorders. The school serves upto 36 students with 6 classrooms.

After a period of evaluation, individualized education programs (IEP's) are developed to meet each child's specific needs. Skills are taught in highly structured settings and program components include: discrete trial, direct instruction, play based instruction, motor skill development and sensory integration strategies, natural aided language stimulation, community based instruction, and positive behavioral support.

Professional staff includes certified teachers, teaching assistants, 1:1 instructional aides, a licensed speech and language pathologist, a licensed occupational therapist, a licensed psychologist, and behavioral support staff.

The Forbush School at Oakmont is approved as a Type I, 12 month program by the Maryland State Department of Education.

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E-mail the Director: Marjan Naghavi

Click on the map for more information 17051 Oakmont Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Directions:

Points East:    I-495 West to I-270 North and take exit 8, Shady Grove Road/Redland Road. Bear right into Shady Grove Road. At second light turn left onto Oakmont Ave. Follow for 1 mile, school is on the right.

Points North/Frederick:   I-270 South to Exit 370 East. Take first exit towards Metro Station. Take left at light onto Shady Grove Road. At second light turn left onto Oakmont Ave. Follow for 1 mile, school is on the right.

Points North/Baltimore:   I-95 South to I-495 West to I-270 North and take exit 8, Shady Grove Road/Redland Road. Bear right into Shady Grove Road. At second light turn left onto Oakmont Ave. Follow for 1 mile, school is on the right.

Points South:   I-495 North to I-270 North and take exit 8, Shady Grove Road/Redland Road. Bear right into Shady Grove Road. At second light turn left onto Oakmont Ave. Follow for 1 mile, school is on the right.

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