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Cajal Academy

Grades and ages

Grades K-12

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About Cajal Academy

Cajal Academy is an innovative K-12 educational institution located in South Norwalk, Connecticut, dedicated to empowering gifted and twice-exceptional students, including those with ADHD, dyslexia, sensory processing disorders, and complex medical conditions. The academy's core mission is to provide a nurturing environment where students can optimize their learning, social, and emotional outcomes, ultimately preparing them to become the thought leaders of tomorrow.

Key offerings at Cajal Academy include a comprehensive, neuroscience-based curriculum that emphasizes project-based learning, individualized coaching, and the development of critical thinking, executive function, and leadership skills. The school employs the exclusive Cajal Catalyst Method, which transforms educational profiles for students facing learning, social, emotional, or neurophysiological challenges. Additional services include specialized programs for students with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and other chronic medical conditions, as well as social skills groups and workshops designed to enhance community integration.

What sets Cajal Academy apart is its unique approach to education, which combines a small student-teacher ratio with a focus on understanding the connections between the body and brain. This paradigm shift not only accommodates but actively transforms students' learning profiles, enabling them to thrive academically and socially. The academy also offers summer programs and diagnostic placements, ensuring that students receive tailored support throughout the year.

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Who this school serves

Grades and ages

  • Private
  • Elementary (K-5)
  • High School (9-12)
  • Middle School (6-8)

Learning needs supported

  • ADHD
  • Dyslexia
  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
  • Gifted
  • Sensory processing disorders
  • Twice-exceptional

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13 Marshall St, Norwalk, CT 6854

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