Educational Therapists and Informed Reading Programs

International Dyslexia Association (IDA) ~ It is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the community. Provides the most comprehensive forum for parents, educators, and researchers to share their experiences, methods, and knowledge.

Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA).

Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.

International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council.

Internet Special Education Resources (ISER) ~ The ISER is a directory of professionals who serve the learning disabled and special education communities.

National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education.

Wilson Language Training ~ Barbara and Ed Wilson are two of the most professional and generous people I have ever met.

Newgrange Education Center ~ Hamilton, N.J. Meets the educational needs of people with learning disabilities, their families, and professionals in the field. Offers tutoring and educational evaluations. Organizes conferences, seminars, and professional development.

Educator Learning Lab ~ Online courses on dyslexia and early literacy for teachers, parents, and administrators. Including one free course on dyslexia awareness.

Private Schools for Exceptional Children

DYSLEXIA

The Craig School ~ Mountain Lakes, N.J., a private day program for children with learning differences. Specializes in a language based curriculum for children in grades three through eight, of at least average ability with dyslexia, auditory processing deficits, and ADHD.

The Craig Upper School ~ Located in Lincoln Park, N.J., the Craig Upper School is a private high school program for students in grades nine through twelve who have learning differences.

The Banyan School ~ Located in Fairfield, N.J., a private, state approved elementary and middle school for students with average or above average intelligence whose academic success has been compromised by a primary learning disability.

The Banyan High School ~ Located in Little Falls, N.J., a private, day school for students whose academic performance has been compromised by a range of specific learning disabilities. Banyan offers a well-rounded program of academic, college preparatory and vocational courses, which prepare students for higher education or employment.

The Community School ~ Located in Teaneck, N.J., Separate elementary and high school programs provide bright students with learning disabilities and attention deficits a strong specialized academic program.

The Cambridge School ~ Pennington, N.J., a nurturing private day program for children, in grades one through eight, who have been diagnosed with primary language based learning differences.

The Newgrange School ~ Hamiliton, N.J. A private day program for children, ages seven through eighteen, with language based and other related learning disabilities.

The Kildonan School ~ Located in Amenia, N.Y., Kildonan is a private day and residential program that offers a quality education for children with dyslexia. A unique aspect of the program is the one-on-one tutorial based on the principals of Orton-Gillingham language training.

Greenwood School ~ A boarding school in Southern Vermont dedicated to boys, ages nine through fifteen, with learning differences and learning disabilities (LD) such as dyslexia, attentional difficulties (ADD / ADHD), or executive functioning deficits.

Pine Ridge School ~ A private boarding school in Williston, Vermont offering a highly structured and individualized program for students ages nine through eighteen who have Dyslexia, Language based and Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities. The four major components of the program—academic, remedial, residential/social, and athletic/recreational—are designed and coordinated to address every aspect of learning disabilities as they affect student growth and learning. Excellent program with well trained and informed staff.

Private Schools for Emotional Growth

The Windsor Schools ~ Located in Pompton Lakes, N.J., the school consists of two programs offering alternative education for students with Attention Deficit Disorder and behavioral concerns, the Windsor Learning Center (K-5) and The Windsor School (6-8). Both programs feature a strong academic emphasis in addition to a structured behavior modification system, and routine counseling sessions for each student. I have found placements at the Windsor Schools to be highly successful.

Sage Day School ~ Three campuses located in Boonton (Middle School), Rochelle Park and Somerset (High School campuses) New Jersey. Sage Day is a private day placement for students who have been diagnosed as suffering from depression, school phobia, anxiety, and similar disorders.

Elan School ~ Located in the vicinity of Lewiston and Portland, Maine, Elan is a coeducational boarding college-preparatory and general academic school for adolescents with emotional, behavioral, or adjustment problems in grades seven through twelve.

Provo Canyon School ~ Residential treatment facility for adolescents, ages twelve through seventeen, manifesting severe emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties.

Three Springs Schools ~ Offers several residential programs for adolescents with varying degrees of emotional and behavioral issues. Programs include short and long term outdoor therapeutic, secure residential, and transitional living programs.

Private Schools for Executive Function Deficits

Brehm Preparatory School ~ Brehm school provides a good transitional program: development of study skills and social communication skills.

Landmark School.

Maplebrook School ~ This school provides support in life skills and social communications for those with mild cognitive challenges.

General Information About Private Schools

New Jersey Department of Education ~ Provides easy access to all of the state’s information related to the education of children in New Jersey. Includes a directory of private in state and out of state schools for the disabled approved by N.J.

National Association of Private Schools for Exceptional Children (NAPSEC).

Special Needs Secondary Schools ~ A list of special needs secondary schools located all over the nation. Each school links to a page with a short profile. Among such schools are Eagle Hill School, the Elan School, Maplebrook School, Pine Ridge School, CEDU School, and Landmark School. This site allows for quick information and may help you get started on your search to match a secondary school and a child with special needs!

Information on LD Schools Abroad

LD Generally

Eagle Hill School Hardwick, MA ~ One of my favorite schools for children with pragmatic, paralinguistic, and social communications deficiencies (about 1/3rd of the school population) and/or a more global LD profile without social communications deficits (about 2/3rds of the school population). Eagle Hill is an internationally known boarding school providing co- educational services on a campus that fosters a sense of community between students and staff.

Forman School ~ Focus on learning differences.

Gow School ~ Focus on learning differences.

Greenwood School ~ Focus on learning differences.

Landmark School.

Nonverbal LD

Brehm Preparatory School ~ Brehm school provides a good transitional program: development of study skills and social communication skills.

Craig School ~ Mountain Lakes, N.J., day program for children with learning differences.