Celebrating Potential.
Elevating Success.
Chelsea School has maintained a philosophy that children thrive – both socially and academically – when their unique needs are met. For more than 45 years, we’ve provided individualized programming to students with specific language-based learning differences in a rigorous, individualized college preparatory environment. Our vision is a model educational community where each student is valued, has equitable access to opportunity, embraces their differences, and celebrates their achievements.
Serves approximately 65 students every year
Strives for a 4:1 student-staff ratio, with classes that range from 2 to 8 students
In the past 5 years, 100% of Chelsea’s seniors graduated with a MD, DC, or Chelsea School diploma
Maria Consuelo was a former Chelsea School student gifted with exceptional artistic talents who tragically died in a car accident in 2000. Found abandoned in Bogota, Columbia and adopted at the age of two years old and raised in Washington, DC, she was diagnosed with a learning disability in the first grade. Her mother, Valerie […]
Chelsea School presents Dr. Richard Prather on October 25, 2018, at 7pm discussing his research on the cognitive processes involved in number and mathematical tasks, with the goal of improving children’s understanding of mathematics.
Please join us for the first in our 2018-19 series of public engagement events aimed at strengthening our community’s knowledge of learning disabilities. Speakers, along with Chelsea School staff, will be available for a question and answer session following each presentation.
This event is FREE and open to the public. For directions or to RSVP (encouraged), please contact information@chelseaschool.edu or call 240-467-2100.
Save the Date! April 14, 2018.
Students, staff, and families will have the opportunity to raise awareness for learning differences and money for our school!
More information and invitations coming soon. Contact chelseapto1@gmail.com to volunteer or for other ways to help out!
Chelsea School Walk-a-thon & Hyattsville City Parade
It’s coming! The 2nd Annual Chelsea School Walk-a-thon fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Last year more than 75 friends and family showed up to help raise awareness for learning differences, and more than 150 individuals gave their financial support to help keep special education accessible. So mark this date on your calendar, and watch for more information about how to get involved this year!
