The Kellar School of Inova Kellar Center

11204 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA, 22030-0220
Tel: (703)218-8500
Grades: 7 - 12 | 35 students
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The Kellar School is a therapeutic education program serving upper elementary, middle and high school students who have been identified as eligible for special education services. The structured, individualized program is designed to meet the needs of students with emotional and/or learning disabilities. These students may also have social, behavioral or health-related issues that significantly interfere with their ability to learn.

School Overview:
The Kellar School of Inova Kellar Center
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported SLD, MD, ED, OHI
Student Body
Total Students 35 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 8 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(promoting a positive, safe environment)
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Publicly placed students are funded through their local school division; Privately placed students receive a 35% discount on published CSA rates

School Notes:

  • The majority of the students are referred and placed by their local school jurisdiction, at no cost to the parents. Eligibility for special education at the private day school level is based upon the student's Individual Education Program (IEP). The Kellar School is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education and is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities under the authority of the Virginia Council for Private Education. Program components: State licensed educators and mental health professionals, Family support, Experiential Learning, Curriculum aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning, Technology, Credit recovery, Extended school year (ESY), Multidisciplinary resources, Transition services, Clinical supports

    • Profile last updated: 11/01/2012

Nearby Schools:

The Kellar School of Inova Kellar Center
Gr. 7-12 | 0 mi. away
Oak Valley Center
Gr. 2-12 | 0.1 mi. away
Northern Virginia Christian Academy
Gr. K-12 | 0.9 mi. away
The Boyd School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 1.1 mi. away
Lee Highway KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.1 mi. away
Paul VI Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.2 mi. away

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