Schools, Colleges and Resources for Students with Learning Disabilities
by Quinn Bradlee
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
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Location: Prides Crossing, Massachusetts
Mission: The Landmak School's mission is to enable and empower students with language-based learning disabilities to realize their educational and social potential through an exemplary school program complemented by outreach and training, diagnosis, and research.
Location: Lower School - Broadview Heights, OH; Upper School - Sagamore Hills, OH
Mission: The mission of the Lawrence School is to teach students who have distinct learning styles, ignite their potential, and inspire academic and social success.
Location: Newton, MA
Mission: Learning Prep School is an innovative educational and therapeutic milieu for students with language and learning disabilities. Understanidng that language skills are the basis for all learning, LPS's unique curriculum integrates the teaching of language skills in all subjects.
Location: Glendale, AZ
Mission: The Life Development Institute provides innovative experiential learning and a practical, supportive transition process to adult living.
Location: Amenia, NY
Mission: The mission of Maplebrook School is to provide quality academic programs for the youngster who is considered a slow learner, and/or who may exhibit a learning disorder. Through small group and individualized instruction, the student will be assisted in reaching his/her academic, social, vocational and physical potential. In addition, the caring, supportive and home-like environment provides the necessary experiences to allow youngsters the opportunity to assume a more independent rule in society.
Location: Rochester, NY
Mission: The Norman Howard School fosters the academic growth of students with learning disabilities while promoting their development as respectful, responsible, resilient citizens. The school advances the understanding of learning disabilities and serves as a resource for the community.
Location: Westbrook, CT
Mission: Oxford Academy is a boarding school for young men that specializes in working with students who struggle in certain areas of academics.
Location: Evanston, IL
Mission: To instill a love for learning, a respect for knowledge, a spirit of creativity, a willingness to explore new ideas and experiences and the confidence to take risks.
The Sally Borden School at Friends Academy
Location: North Dartmouth, MA
Mission:The Sally Borden School is committed to helping students with language-based learning differences to realize their full potential. Through its distinct educational philosophy and curriculum, The Sally Borden School cultivates responsible citizenship, leadership, and respect for others, and inspire a desire for lifelong learning and personal growth.
Location: Atlanta, GA
Mission: The mission of The Schenck School is to build a solid education foundation for students with dyslexia and develop their rich potential.
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