Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School

The program emphasizes individualized instruction and supports, delivered by a multidisciplinary team (licensed teachers, behavioral specialists, and related-service therapists) to help each student meet educational goals and prepare for life beyond the classroom. Instruction is built around a structured daily routine with small class sizes/high staff-to-student support, and integrates academics with transition, vocational, and life-skills training alongside therapeutic services.

Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School (Sheppard Pratt, Gaithersburg) is generally accessed through a special-education referral process rather than a traditional private-school application. (sheppardpratt.org) For most students (non–private pay), referrals are made via the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP): the local school system contacts the school and submits an information packet for admissions review, and Sheppard Pratt states it typically responds within 72 hours to schedule a tour and a pre-enrollment meeting with the student and parent/guardian. (sheppardpratt.org) Private-pay families are instructed to call the school directly to speak with the education/program director or admissions coordinator; required documents and detailed eligibility criteria are not listed publicly (noted as varying / “contact for details”). (sheppardpratt.org) The website does not list fixed admissions deadlines or “key dates,” and the school is described as providing year-round instruction/services, implying referrals/inquiries are handled on a rolling basis as space permits. (sheppardpratt.org) No waitlist process or priority categories are described on the site, so families should contact the school to confirm current openings, waitlist status, and any placement priorities used by the referring school system. (sheppardpratt.org)