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'Landon's Project' presented as district therapeutic-classroom pilot; medical partners commit support
Summary
Board members and community partners presented 'Landon's Project,' a public–private initiative to create two enhanced classrooms at Funkstown Elementary aimed at students with complex neurodiverse needs. The district secured grant funding for a coordinator position and medical providers pledged clinical collaboration.
Washington County Public Schools officials, family members and local medical providers presented an update on "Landon's Project" during the board's Aug. 5 work session, describing a pilot to open two enhanced classrooms at Funkstown Elementary for students whose needs exceed current programming.
The presentation was opened by a family member identified as Benito and included Landon, the student whose experience inspired the project. Administrators said the project grew from conversations between the family, district staff and medical professionals and is intended to bring educational, medical and university resources together in one space to support students and families.
District staff said they have secured grant funding to hire a coordinator for the project; the board will receive details about that grant at the August board meeting. The initial model calls for two enhanced classrooms at Funkstown, with approximately…
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