Student Support
Embedded Support. Individualized Care. Meaningful Growth.
Support Is Part of the Learning Experience
At Discovery Lane, student support is thoughtfully woven into the school experience. Our educators work collaboratively with students, families, and outside professionals to identify individual needs, remove barriers to learning, and provide meaningful support within an inclusive environment. We recognize that every child learns differently, and we are committed to helping each student feel known, capable, and empowered to thrive.
We believe that meaningful support begins with understanding each child’s strengths, interests, and learning profile. By combining high expectations with individualized strategies, we create learning experiences that foster confidence, independence, and academic growth. Whether a student benefits from targeted intervention, classroom accommodations, or collaboration with outside specialists, our goal is to provide the right support at the right time while nurturing a lifelong love of learning.
How We Partner in Student Success
- Inclusion Support
- Reading Intervention
- Mathematics Intervention
- IEP and 504 Collaboration
- Family and Provider Partnerships
- Community Resources
How We Support Students
Reading Intervention
Targeted, evidence-based instruction designed to strengthen foundational literacy skills and build confident, successful readers.
IEP & 504 Collaboration
We partner with families by attending meetings, implementing accommodations, monitoring progress, and maintaining open communication throughout the school year.
Mathematics Intervention
Personalized support that develops mathematical understanding, problem-solving, and confidence through targeted instruction.
Family Partnerships
We believe families are essential members of the educational team and work collaboratively to support each child’s academic, social, and emotional growth.
Inclusion Support
Our Inclusion Specialist partners with teachers to implement individualized strategies that promote meaningful participation and success.
Community Resources
When appropriate, we help families connect with trusted community providers, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, ABA, and other specialized supports.
Meet Our
Student and Teacher Support Team
Our dedicated leaders, educators, and specialist collaborate everyday to ensure each student recieves the support they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
Shanté Lane Tamerat, PhD
Head of School
Dr. Shanté Lane Tamerat believes every child deserves to feel capable, valued, and inspired to learn. As Co-Founder of Discovery Lane and Head of Lower School, she brings expertise in special education, educational leadership, and inclusive practices to support students with diverse learning needs. Her work is rooted in collaboration, ensuring that families, educators, and specialists work together to create meaningful opportunities for every child to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Every child is seen.
Jhané Curtis
Inclusion Specialist
Ms. Jhané Curtis is committed to creating inclusive learning environments where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. With specialized training in the TEACCH® approach and Gestalt Language Processing, she develops individualized strategies that help students build communication, independence, and confidence. Ms. Jhané partners closely with teachers, families, and outside providers to ensure students receive meaningful support that promotes both academic success and personal growth.
Christie Mandeville
Special Education Coach
Ms. Christie Mandeville brings more than 20 years of experience in special education and educational leadership to Discovery Lane. Having served as both a principal and special education leader, she is passionate about empowering educators, advocating for families, and ensuring students receive the individualized support they need to succeed. As Discovery Lane’s Special Education Instructional Coach, Ms. Christie partners with teachers to strengthen inclusive instructional practices while collaborating with families to help every learner reach their fullest potential.
School Team
Educators
Student support extends far beyond our specialists. Every Discovery Lane educator plays an active role in fostering an inclusive, student-centered learning environment where each child is recognized for their dynamic strengths and supported in reaching their fullest potential. Educators continuously expand their knowledge and expertise, ensurng the visiability of all. By working collaboratively with families, specialists, and one another, our team ensures that every learner experiences a school community built on belonging, high expectations, and meaningful growth.
Together, We Support Success
Our school team works closely with families, educators, and outside providers to ensure each student receives consistent, individualize; academically, socially, and emotionally.
We believe in the power of partnership
✓ Collaborative Family Partnerships
✓ Coordination with Outside Providers
✓ Individualized Support
The Learning Lab
A Space Designed For Growth, Support, and Success
The Learning Lab is flexible support space where students receive individualized instruction, intervention, and regulation they need to build confidence and engage fully in their learning.
Designed to Meet Students Needs
Whether a student needs targeted intervention, classroom accommodations, collaboration with outside specialists, or opportunities to strengthen executive functioning skills, our goal is to provide the right support at the right time. By fostering confidence, independence, and meaningful relationships, we empower every learner to engage fully in their educational journey and reach their greatest potential.
The Learning Lab reflects our belief that
every student benefits from having the right environment, the right support, and the right opportunities to succeed.
Flexible & Purposeful
Designed to adapt to student’s needs throughout the day.
Flexible & Purposeful
Designed to adapt to student’s needs throughout the day.
Flexible & Purposeful
Designed to adapt to student’s needs throughout the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’re Here to Support Your Family
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We understand that choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Below are answers to some of the questions we hear most often about student support at Discovery Lane. If you don’t see your question, we’re always happy to connect and discuss your child’s needs.
Do you accept student with IEP's
Yes. Discovery Lane welcomes students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). During the admissions process, we work closely with families to understand each child’s strengths, learning needs, and the supports required to help them thrive within our educational program.
Does my child need an IEP to receive support?
No. Some students benefit from targeted academic intervention or classroom accommodations without having a formal IEP. Our educators continuously monitor student progress and provide support based on individual needs.
Do you collaborate with outside providers?
Absolutely. We value collaborative partnerships and regularly communicate with outside professionals, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, behavioral specialists, psychologists, counselors, tutors, and ABA providers, when appropriate and with parent consent.
Can services be provided during the school day?
Yes. When appropriate and coordinated with the school, outside providers may provide services during the school day. Scheduling is based on the student’s educational program and the availability of space to minimize disruption to classroom learning.
How do you determine the right level of support?
Every child learns differently. During the admissions process, we review educational records, meet with families, and complete an academic readiness assessment to better understand your child’s learning profile and support needs. This collaborative process helps us determine whether Discovery Lane is the right fit and identify the supports that will help your child thrive.
Can my child receive services from an outside therapist during the school day?
Yes. Discovery Lane welcomes collaboration with outside providers hired by families when services can be appropriately integrated into the school day. To ensure the safety and well-being of our students, all outside therapists must complete our approval process, submitting background check and adhering to school policies and procedures. Our team works closely with families and providers to coordinate services in a way that supports the student’s educational experience while minimizing disruption to classroom learning.
A Place to Explore. Learn. Discover.
The right school does more than educate. It cultivates curiosity, builds confidence, and inspires students to discover what they’re capable of becoming. At Discovery Lane, meaningful relationships and purposeful learning create an environment where every child can flourish.
Location
Preschool-6th Grade
3081 Old Washington Road
Waldorf, MD 20601
240-803-5263
School Day
Preschool: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Before care (K–6): 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Lower & Middle School (K–6): 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Aftercare (K–6): 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
