MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

Address: 3501 Taylor Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21236 Phone: (410) 444-5000 Website: http://www.mdschblind.org

Serving the blind community for over 157 years, The Maryland School for the Blind is located in the northeast corner of Baltimore.  The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB) is a private, statewide resource center providing outreach, school and residential programs to children and youth from infancy to age 21 who are blind or visually impaired including those with multiple disabilities.  Each year the school serves 73% of the 1,800 students identified in Maryland who are blind or visually impaired.  MSB ensures that each student's fullest potential is reached and parent and local school system expectations are exceeded.  The Maryland School for the Blind staffs highly qualified teachers, most of whom hold certifications in multiple areas of specialization. MSB utilizes different curriculum options that are intended for all students both academically, as well as, to help in the development of functional life skills. Program and offers three curriculums:  MSB uses the State Curriculum (SC) which aligns Maryland Content Standards and the Maryland Assessment