the pathways schools operate therapeutic educational programs in maryland's montgomery, prince george's and anne arundel counties for students aged 9 through 21 who have emotional and behavioral disabilities. each school provides a unique, comprehensive, success-oriented alternative day program in a small family-oriented setting of 20-40 students. services at each of the schools include: individualized academic instruction, behavioral management programming, group instruction, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy and family support services. transition support is provided as students return to public schools or enter the world of work. our goal is to enable students with emotional or behavioral disabilities to take responsibility for their lives and to become independent contributing members of our communities and society.