Extended School Year —
Academic Life Skills (ALS) – Middle School Programs
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2026 Program Information
Dates: Monday, June 29, 2026 – Friday, July 24, 2026 (Please note: No School on Friday, July 3, 2026)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Open House: Friday, June 27, 2026 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
| Program Site | Feeder Schools | Food Served |
|---|---|---|
| Ellicott Mills | Regional Programs from Elkridge Landing MS | Meal |
| Folly Quarter MS | Regional Programs from Folly Quarter MS and Wilde Lake MS | Snack |
Students Supported
- Students currently enrolled in a regional Academic Life Skills Program (ALS) program
- Students that need an integrated approach for delivery of the ESY IEP and related services
Services Provided
Students identified for ESY services in our Academic Life Skills program will be provided with the services identified by the IEP team for ESY. Students in the ALS programs have ESY goals, objectives and services primarily focused on life skills and functional academics.
- Special education & related services in academic goal areas
- Special education & related services in non-academic goal areas
- Special education transportation required unless the parent/guardian provides transportation
- Note: Students with changes to the pick-up and drop-off address after May 15, 2026 cannot be guaranteed service for the beginning of the program.
- Depending on site location, students will be provided with either a snack or meals
Contact
Melissa Morrison – ALS Middle ESY Program Lead, melissa_morrison@hcpss.org
Barbara Baker – Facilitator of Extended School Year Services, barbara_baker@hcpss.org