MCPS Transitions School

Montgomery County Public Schools
11721 Kemp Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Ungraded UG - UG
School Overview
The MCPS Transitions School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a specialized educational program operated by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) designed to support students who have finished their traditional high school coursework but require further assistance before entering the workforce or adult life. The program focuses on "transition services," which are mandated by federal law (IDEA) to ensure students with disabilities are prepared for post-secondary education, competitive employment, and independent living.

The curriculum is highly individualized and community-based, moving away from a traditional classroom setting to focus on practical life skills. Students engage in vocational training, job coaching, and work-based learning experiences to build professional resumes and real-world experience. By partnering with local businesses and community organizations, the school provides a structured environment where students can develop self-advocacy, social skills, and the necessary independence to successfully navigate the transition into adulthood.
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School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Ungraded
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone: (240)740-5900
Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/transition
Grade Range: UG - UG
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NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
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* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

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