Programs
Infinity program
Ludlam Elementary School’s Infinity Program nurtures academically gifted students through a full-time, self-contained program which provides for the maximum development of each student’s academic talents as demonstrated by a need for differentiated academic services.
The Infinity Program strives to promote experiences that supplement and extend learning opportunities through differentiated pedagogy and the acquisition of enhanced thinking and problem-solving skills. Further, in an effort to promote the acceleration and enrichment of gifted students the use of investigative and shared inquiry skills are implemented throughout the curriculum. Interested parties are invited to participate in a tour of the Infinity Center. During the 2008-2009 school year, tours of the school will be conducted initiating at 9:00 a.m. each day according to the following schedule: :
- Tuesday, September 9, 2008
- Friday, November 7, 2008
- Tuesday, January 6, 2009
- Tuesday, March 3, 2009
- Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Participants are to report to the main office to initiate the tour of the school.
TOPS Program
Teaching Outreach Parent Support (TOPS) Program
Ludlam Elementary School’s Teaching Outreach Parent Support (TOPS) Program is a full-time, self-contained educational program that assists students with emotional and behavioral disabilities to access their education in accordance with each student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Program components include a highly structured behavior support system. Additionally, support from classroom teachers and paraprofessionals facilitate individual and group therapy provided by an M-DCPS psychologists, clinical social workers, counselors and clinical art therapists for students. The TOPS Program encourages parent support and participation in their child’s academic program.
