Special Schools

In addition to the typical elementary, middle and high school buildings, the school system offers additional programs in Cedar Lane School, Homewood School, and the Applications and Research Laboratory.

Cedar Lane School
11630 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD 20759
410-888-8800, fax 410-888-8878

The Cedar Lane School, on the Fulton Campus, provides as structured learning environment for students age 3 through 21, whose needs are so complex that they require a specialized, comprehensive program in a special school setting. The Fulton campus allows for age appropriate peer interactions at all program levels. Instruction is provided for students who are developmentally delayed, and may have multiple disabilities as well as behavior challenges both in school and community settings. The Cedar Lane program offers an enhanced approach for inclusive programming with an emphasis on providing students access to typical peers, schools, and community.

Homewood Center
10914 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-313-7081, fax 410-313-7130

The Homewood Center houses three distinct programs, each designed to meet the specific needs of individual students who have difficulty functioning in traditional classroom settings. The building is a state-of-the-art educational facility with a full complement of resources, technology, and teaching supports.

Applications and Research Lab (ARL)
10920 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-313-6998, fax 410-313-7000

Technology Magnet classes are held at local high schools and at the ARL, located next to the Department of Education, on Route 108.