Inside Virtual ESY

Our summer program, known as ESY (Extended School Year) kicked off on Monday, July 6th. For the first time ever, this program is being held completely online. Each day, students have classes meant to maintain and shore-up their basic skills over the summer: intensive reading tutorial, writing workshop, and mathematics lab. Once the school day is over, students are able to take part in optional “specials” that include coding, dance, fitness, yoga, and citizenship.  

This is our largest summer program ever, with over 90% of our students attending ESY. This result is thanks to Chelsea’s initiative of ensuring that all of our students have access to direct instruction over the summer. We feel so strongly about the need for continuous instruction that we offered ESY programming to all of our students, regardless of their ability to afford the five-week program. This has proved to be a bit of a financial strain for the school, and we welcome all all donations to help support this program, which we feel is essential for our students. 

Students are attending their classes using the Google Meet application. In this platform, teachers are able to deliver small-group virtual instruction that seeks to mirror the intimate learning environment that is a hallmark of our normal campus programming. The results have been extremely positive, with students turning out in great numbers the first week to get back to learning!

This program works only as well as the technology resources available to keep it going. Thanks to a number of grants from public and private foundations, Chelsea has been able to provide all of our students who need one with a Chromebook. As the virtual programming continues, the need for more Chromebooks and vital technological infrastructure increases. To contribute to this urgent area of financial need, please go to https://www.chelseaschool.edu/support-chelsea/

Chelsea School Campus Closed Through June 17

Greetings Chelsea Families,

The State of Maryland has announced that schools will be closed for the remainder of the year.  We will be continuing with our virtual school model through June 17, which is the last day of school for students.  Individual jurisdictions have set their own end-of-year dates, but we are working to ensure all Chelsea Students remain in classes through this date.

Regardless of your jurisdiction’s end date, we will allow all of our students to remain in virtual school until June 17.

Our Extended School Year summer program begins July 6.  Given the likely closure of many youth summer opportunities, Chelsea is also working to engage as many of our current students as possible.

Please feel free to contact us with questions about graduation, summer opportunities, other distance learning options, and stay tuned for more details.

Thank you and stay safe,

Frank Mills
Head of School

Chelsea School Campus Will Remain Closed Through May 15

Chelsea School will remain closed through May 15, 2020, and continue academics in a virtual classroom.

All events and activities at Chelsea School, including The 2020 Walk for Learning Differences are suspended until further notice.  The fundraising portion of the Walk will also be suspended in order to help our students practice appropriate social distancing during this time.

For anyone interested in enrollment, the Chelsea School Admissions team will continue to review applications and referrals that come in via parents, advocates, law offices, and our local educational systems. Appropriate documentation is still required, but we are waiving all application fees until further notice.   Click here for more information about admissions.

Please watch for more information and updates and contact us with any questions.

Chelsea School Campus Will Remain Closed Through April 24

Chelsea School will remain closed through April 24, 2020, and continue academics in a virtual classroom.

All events and activities at Chelsea School, including The 2020 Walk for Learning Differences and the April 2 Academic Fair & Open House are suspended until further notice.  The fundraising portion of the Walk will also be suspended in order to help our students practice appropriate social distancing during this time.

For anyone interested in enrollment, the Chelsea School Admissions team will continue to review applications and referrals that come in via parents, advocates, law offices, and our local educational systems. Appropriate documentation is still required, but we are waiving all application fees until further notice.   Click here for more information about admissions.

Please watch for more information and updates and contact us with any questions.

A Notice About Chelsea School Admissions

Greetings Friends and Neighbors,

We sincerely hope that you are all healthy and safe during this challenging time.

For anyone interested in enrollment, the Chelsea School Admissions team will continue to review applications and referrals that come in via parents, advocates, law offices, and our local educational systems.  Appropriate documentation is still required, but we are waiving all application fees until further notice.  

Chelsea will continue to fulfill its mission of serving students with learning disabilities while encouraging their health and safety through distance learning.  The administrative team is working hard to offer a rigorous curriculum, utilizing a virtual classroom to provide direct instruction—our goal is structure and normalcy through academics.

Although we cannot offer tours at this time, we encourage you to contact us with any questions about our school or the admissions process.  Our Admissions Director is available for scheduled phone inquiries and through Zoom, a secure video conference portal. Please use this link to request and schedule a conversation.  When guidance from local health and government agencies allows, Chelsea will resume tours and open house events as usual.

Stay safe, and thank you for your interest in Chelsea School.

Chelsea School Campus Closed March 16 – 27

Beginning March 16 through March 27, Chelsea School will transition to virtual classroom in support of Governor Hogan’s announcement to close public schools.  Chelsea’s campus will remain closed during that time.

All events and activities at Chelsea School, including The 2020 Walk for Learning Differences and the April 2 Academic Fair & Open House are suspended until further notice.  The fundraising portion of the Walk will also be suspended in order to help our students practice appropriate social distancing during this time.

Please watch for more information and updates and contact us with any questions.

POSTPONED: The 2020 Walk for Learning Differences

POSTPONED

Click HERE for more info

Mark your calendars: the 4th annual Walk for Learning Differences will be Saturday, April 25!

Once again, students, staff, and families will have the opportunity to raise awareness for learning differences and money for our school.  Join us and the dozens of families that come out to show their support, and stay tuned for more information on how our Chelsea Champions will work to support Tuition Assistance at Chelsea!

You can also learn more at a PTO sponsored event on March 27th.  Contact ChelseaPTO1@gmail.com for more information.

Visit Chelsea School at the 2019 Exceptional Schools Fair!

Chelsea will once again be participating in the Exceptional Schools Fair!  You can learn more about Chelsea—and many other amazing schools—on November 17, 2019 at the Katzen Arts Center at American University.  Visit the EVENT WEBSITE for more information!

The 2019 Walk for Learning Differences was a Success!

Thank you Hyattsville, what a terrific event! We were thrilled that more than 40 Chelsea School students, staff, and their families came together for the third annual Walk for Learning Differences.  Walking over two miles in Chelsea blue, we received an incredibly warm welcome and we were proud to have a place in the Hyattsville City parade.

If you haven’t yet, head over to https://chelseaschool.edu/walkforld.  All proceeds from this event support financial aid at Chelsea, so make a donation and make a difference!