Fast Facts

1st through 8th Grade program for bright students who learn differently

• Small class size, between 8-13 students
• Staff to student ratio of 1 to 4
• Teacher to student ratio 1 to 6
• Most highly credentialed teaching faculty of any LD school in the DC area
• Every Lead Classroom Teacher is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education and has a specific endorsement in learning disabilities
• Over 80% of the faculty have Master's degrees or higher
• Multisensory instruction to accommodate various learning styles
• Research-based phonetic reading program
• Use of technology to enhance instruction
• Speech/Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy available on site on a contractual basis
• Social Skills lessons in all classes: pragmatic language classes for younger students
• Social Studies and Science incorporate study skills and hands-on activities
• Adaptive Physical Education instruction four days per week
• Enriching classes in Art and Music enhance the curriculum
• Highly experienced staff stays abreast of developments in teaching methods and techniques