Basic Concepts offers classes for children from preschool through middle school who have mild to moderate speech, language, sensory, play, and social needs. Our programs integrate therapeutic approaches, such as sensory-based activities, play-based learning, music and movement, structured social interaction, social skills training, and behavioral supports, into every part of the day to promote meaningful growth in a natural, engaging environment. Children participate in both small-group and whole-group activities, allowing for individualized support while building confidence and social connections. Speech-language pathologists and special educators provide services in all classrooms. Our college counselors are intensively trained and have experience working with children with diverse learning needs.
Summer Program Dates:
Session 1: June 29th--July 10th, 2026
Session 2: July 13th-July 31st, 2026
All summer classes located:
Saint Elizabeth's School
917 Montrose Road
Rockville, MD 20852
Please call 301-742-4982 to express interest and determine class placement.

This class is designed for young children who are beginning to develop communication, play, and social skills and who are learning how to participate in a group setting.
Children in this class are able to:
Use 1-3 word utterances or approximately 50 signs
Follow 1-2 step directions
Show emerging interest in play and peer interaction
Learn within a structured group environment
This class follows a weekly theme-based approach and provides a nurturing balance of therapeutic instruction and play-based learning.
Daily activities include:
This class is taught by a certified speech language pathologist and a special educator along with 3 assistants.
Enrollment is limited to 12 children.
Full day $1250.00/week
Half day $950/week

This class is designed for young children who are developing communication, play, and social skills and are ready to participate in a structured group setting.
Children in this class are able to:
Use at least 4-5 word utterances
Follow 2-3 step directions
Play functionally with toys
Participate in social interactions with peers
Learn in a small group environment
This class follows a weekly theme-based approach to support vocabulary growth, early literacy, problem-solving, and social development.
Daily activities include:
This class is taught by a certified speech-language pathologist and a special educator along with 3 assistants. Enrollment is limited to 12 children.
$1250.00/week
This class is designed for children who are developing higher-level language skills, cooperative play and peer socialization, and who are ready for more complex group learning experiences.
Children in this class are able to:
Speak in complete sentences
Follow 3+ step directions
Begin to engage in cooperative play
Use emerging conversational skills
Learn and use abstract language concepts
Learn successfully within a group setting
This class emphasizes peer interaction, problem-solving, and flexible thinking while continuing to support language and social development in a structured, supportive environment.
Daily activities include:
This class is taught by a certified speech-language pathologist and a special educator along with 3 assistants. Enrollment is limited to 15 children.
$1250.00/week

This class is designed for children who benefit from support across multiple developmental areas, including language, academics, problem-solving, and social skills. the focus is on strengthening independence, flexibility, and participation in increasingly complex group activities.
Children in this class are able to:
Speak in complete sentences
Follow multi-step directions
Participate in conversations and recreational activities with peers
Learn effectively within a group setting
This class emphasizes higher-level language use, peer collaboration, academic readiness, and social problem-solving within a supportive, structured environment.
Daily activities include:
This class is taught by a certified speech-language pathologist and a special educator along with 3 assistants. Enrollment is limited to 15 children.
$1250.00/week

This class is designed for motivated and curious upper elementary learners who benefit from support in social communication, higher-level language, executive functioning, and academic skills. Students in this group are developing greater independence but continue to need structured support to strengthen flexibility, organization, peer relationships, and problem-solving.
Children in this class are able to:
Communicate in connected, organized sentences
Participate in group discussions and cooperative activities
Follow multi-step directions with minimal support
Engage in recreational and team-based activities
Manage routines with increasing independence
The focus of this class is on social communication, perspective-taking, abstract language, and executive functioning skills integrated throughout engaging academic and recreational experiences. Students practice self-advocacy, flexible thinking, and collaborative problem-solving within a supportive and structured environment.
Daily activities include:
This class is taught by a certified speech-language pathologist and a special educator along with 3 assistants. Enrollment is limited to 15 children.
$1250/week