The Prentice School is a non-profit school for students with learning disabilities. The school operates with the help of donations and grants from the MIND Institute for teaching math skills. The program provides computer courses designed to teach the students math concepts and problem-solving skills. The school offers a program for young learners at the pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade level called the Prentice Early Primary Program. Class sizes are small, only 12 students in primary grades and 15 students in middle and high school classes. Screenings and assessment testing administered by the school evaluate the students abilities and help place the student in the appropriate programs. Additional programs include before and after-school activities, tutoring and summer school. Tuition for elementary school is $18,000 per year, Junior High is $19,000 and Pre-kindergarten tuition is $13,000 per year. Payment plans and tuition assistance are available. Contact the school for payment plan information.
The Oakland School was founded by Margaret G. Shepard, a teacher who taught elementary school for 60 years. She started her own program for children with learning disabilities in grades kindergarten through 2nd grade on her family farm in Virginia. She designed programs to teach the children using phonics and positive reinforcement to teach students reading, writing and math. The Oakland School continues her mission by teaching students on a 450 acre facility with horseback riding, swimming, bike riding, archery, bike riding, camping, rollerblading, skateboarding and intramural sports. The school operates as a boarding school with dormitory-style rooms and activities for day programs. The school specializes in instruction for children ages 6 through 14 with dyslexia, ADHD and other processing disabilities. Tuition assistance is available, contact the school for more information.
The Lab School for students with learning disabilities and ADHD in grades 1 through 12. The school was founded by Sally L. Smith. The program uses an arts-based approach to learning. A college-preparatory program is open to students in grades 10 through 12 who plan to continue on to college after graduation. The school offers testing and evaluation to determine placement but space is limited. Parents are encouraged to submit an application in the fall for the next coming school year. Activities and services include athletics, tutoring, after school programs, academic clubs, college counseling, summer programs, clinical services, occupational therapy and speech and language programs. Financial aid is available but not open to new students due to the limitation of funding. The application fee to apply is $100 with an enrollment fee of $2,000. Contact the school for tuition fees.
Landmark College offers degree programs for students with learning difficulties. The school offers courses leading to an associate's degree that students can use to transfer to a four-year college program. The programs are designed for students with ADHD, dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Course offerings include General Studies, Business, Business administration, liberal arts, and additional courses in education and media studies. The requirements for an associate's degree from Landmark College are a total of 61 credits. Summer programs are available for high school students who will be entering college. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. Financial aid is available to those who demonstrate financial need.