ABILITIES MODEL®
McLean’s educators teach to the unique strengths of your child while providing integrated support and promoting self-confidence.
Kindergarten-Grade 4
Falls Road Campus
11810 Falls Road
Potomac, Maryland 20854
Grades 5-12
Lochinver Lane Campus
8224 Lochinver Lane
Potomac, Maryland 20854
Where Others See Disabilities, McLean Sees Gifts.
Discover how McLean School can transform your child's life.
91%
of parents report that their child's self-esteem increased after attending McLean
of parents report that their child's self-esteem increased after attending McLean
Expert Educators Teaching The Way Students Learn
Small classes are led by expert educators with an average of 19 years of experience helping students succeed – in the classroom and in life.
McLean might look like a traditional K-12 school. But it’s much more.
McLean School transforms lives. We celebrate the abilities of bright K-12 students, including those with dyslexia, anxiety, ADHD, and organizational challenges. Our students discover their strengths, and find joy in learning.
McLean School transforms lives. We celebrate the abilities of bright K-12 students, including those with dyslexia, anxiety, ADHD, and organizational challenges. Our students discover their strengths, and find joy in learning.
TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION
When my daughter started at McLean School,
not only did her life change for the better, our entire family’s lives did as well. She is a happier, more confident individual who speaks of her school with such pride.
not only did her life change for the better, our entire family’s lives did as well. She is a happier, more confident individual who speaks of her school with such pride.
– McLean Parent
Help Your Child Discover Their Strengths.
100%
of students have a Student Learning ProfileSM
of students have a Student Learning ProfileSM
100%
student -centered Abilities Model®
student -centered Abilities Model®
Full Scope Program of Opportunities
Whether it's on the athletic field at a PVAC championship game, or on the stage with our vibrant performing and visual arts programs, or in the lab as part of our award-winning robotics team, there's an array of clubs and activities so that every student at McLean has a place.
Comprehensive Wellness and Mindfulness
Our broad Wellness Curriculum ranges from service learning to digital citizenship and mindfulness. McLean's Mindfulness Program, which reduces stress and aids focus and learning, is recognized nationally and has been featured in The Washington Post and The Atlantic.
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