Our Approach
Special education for students who need extra support.
At PHILLIPS, we specialize in helping elementary through high school students who have not found success in public, or other specialized school settings.
We understand the challenges families face when traditional systems fall short. It can feel overwhelming and disheartening to see your student struggling.
From the moment you walk through our doors, PHILLIPS offers a fresh start. With respect, compassion, and creativity, we create personalized plans that address each student's unique needs and build a foundation for a brighter future. We work as partners with the family who know their child best.
Our programs are designed to support students in all areas of their lives, including behavioral, academic, emotional, communication, family, and community needs. We empower students to communicate effectively, advocate for themselves, and navigate their environments with confidence.
At PHILLIPS, we don't just see potential—we help students realize it.
Schools
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Annandale, VA
Student Ages 6 - 22
Grades 1 - 12
At this location, we serve students and families from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
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Fairfax, VA
Student Ages 5 - 22
Grades K - 12
At this location, we serve students and families from Virginia and Washington, D.C.
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Laurel, MD
Student Ages 8 - 21
Grades 3 - 12
At this location, we serve students and families from Maryland and Washington, D.C.
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Loudoun, VA
Student Ages 14 - 21
Grades 8 - 12
At this location, we serve students and families from Virginia.
We meet students where they are.
As a comprehensive behavior specialist school, we provide programs for elementary through high school students for whom public or other specialized schools were unsuccessful. We welcome a diverse group of children and youth from Virginia, Maryland, and the Washington, D.C. metro area.
PHILLIPS offers highly individualized learning environments, social skills training and practice, individualized and integrated related services, including:
Counseling
Speech therapy
Language therapy
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Career education curricula
Technical education curricula
Authentic job opportunities in the community,
Crisis prevention training
We believe all our students can reach their potential with the proper support and commitment.
We offer State-Approved Special Education Schools serving students with:
Emotional Disabilities
Autism
Intellectual Disabilities
Multiple Disabilities
Other Heath Impairments
Specific Learning Disabilities
Regardless of a student’s formal diagnostic or educational assessments, PHILLIPS specializes in understanding and helping to transform problematic behavior patterns that interfere with a child’s academic and social functioning.
“They truly care about each student’s well being and success, especially post-PHILLIPS.”
Everything we do at PHILLIPS Programs is centered around student success. If you have experience working in special education schools in the metro-DC area or are a college student looking for a meaningful internship, check out our open positions and competitive benefits package.
