Prince George's County Public Schools
James E. Duckworth School

Overview of the programs at James E. Duckworth

AUTISM

Specific programming for sensory integration,
behavior intervention, communication and
academics is provided to those students who are
identified as needing this type of educational programming.
  
 

 

M.O.V.E.

MOVE (Mobility Opportunities Via Education)®
helps children with disabilities: 1. Acquire increased
independence in sitting, standing and walking.
 2. Learn and gain more mobility, and
3. Experience better health and enhanced personal dignity.

 SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

 

 

 OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY

 

 

 ADAPTED PE
Adapted Physical Education
Eric Luxner, CAPE
Certified Adapted physical Educator

 

 AQUATICS

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Instructor: Jay Bass
Assistant: Mindy Newirth

Adapted Aquatics is a very important part of our program
here at Duckworth. Our students work on Red Cross swim
skills which include water adjustment, beginner, and Special
Olympic trainng skills.

 

 VOCATIONAL

 

 

 COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION (CBI)

 

 

 
  • Mentoring programs with neighboring private and public schools.
  • Adapted math, language arts,science, and social studies curriculum that is aligned with the on grade level general education curriculum.  
  • Infused augmentative and alternative communication.
  • Community based curriculum, which emphasizes practical life skills taught in natural environments.
  • Specialized programs for students diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) or Autism.
  • First to hold Special Olympics “Challenge Day” in the State of Maryland, which is held annually in May.
  • Vocational training program with community job placements and in- school workshop.
  • Arts Partners mentoring program with non-disabled peers that highlights the arts with a multicultural theme.
  • Numerous partnerships with businesses and civic organizations, which provide volunteers, financial support and in-kind donations.