The Windward School - Westchester Lower School
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The Windward School is a distinguished independent day school dedicated to serving children with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities, catering to students in grades 1 through 9 across its three campuses located in White Plains and Manhattan. The school's core mission is to remediate dyslexia and equip students with the essential skills needed for a successful transition back to mainstream educational environments. With a research-based, multisensory curriculum that emphasizes direct instruction, Windward ensures that each student receives personalized attention through a low student-teacher ratio, typically no more than 12 students per classroom. This intimate setting allows for maximum engagement with highly trained educators who are committed to fostering confidence in reading and writing. Language learning is not limited to language arts classes; it is integrated across all subjects, including the arts and physical education, thereby creating a holistic educational experience. Unique to Windward is its strong emphasis on family partnerships and community involvement, which enriches the learning environment and supports student growth both academically and emotionally. The school's dedication to professional development for its faculty further enhances the quality of education provided, making Windward not just a school but a transformative community where students thrive and develop lifelong skills.
A co-ed, independent day school exclusively for students with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities. We enroll students in grades 1-9. The Windward School is nationally recognized for its development of instructional programs designed specifically to help students achieve language proficiency.
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- language-based learning disabilities
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- Dyslexia
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