The Highlands School profiles individualized method for students with learning differences

Aug 24, 2026

The Highlands School in Harford County says it teaches students "where they are," using small, homogeneous groups and frequent testing to support those with dyslexia, ADHD and other learning differences, school leaders told Hartford Magazine.

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The Highlands School in Harford County says its core mission is to educate students with language-based learning differences and bridge achievement gaps by teaching "where they are," not where they are supposed to be, Head of School Claudia Nategel told Hartford Magazine.

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