Public, Private Schools, & Special Education Guide for Kids in Westchester County

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Academic Enrichment & Educational Services

MATHNASIUM - WESTCHESTER
Mathnasium of Ardsley-Irvington
875 Saw Mill River Road,
Ardsley
914-295-2252
mathnasium.com/ardsley-irvington

Mathnasium of Chappaqua
350 Lexington Ave., Mt.Kisco
914-725-MATH(6284)
mathnasium.com/chappaqua

Mathnasium of Mamaroneck
1009 W. Boston Post Road,
Mamaorneck
mathnasium.com/mamaroneck

Mathnasium of Rye
275 Purchase St.,
Rye
914-967-MATH (6284)
mathnasium.com/rye

Mathnasium of Scarsdale
747 White Plains Road,
Scarsdale
914-725-MATH(6284)
mathnasium.com/scarsdale

Mathnasium of Scarsdale-Central Ave.
450 Central Park Ave.,
Scarsdale
914-725-MATH (6284)
mathnasium.com/scarsdalecentralavenue

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Whether your child is far behind or already ahead in math, Mathnasium will help them catch up, keep up, or leap ahead because we know that any child can be successful in math—it’s a matter of teaching in a way that makes sense to them. Our experienced math tutors utilize our proprietary teaching materials and techniques to deliver a customized learning plan designed for each student's needs. Our instructional approach goes beyond traditional tutoring to develop a deeper understanding and love for math. At Mathnasium we are changing lives through math!

ADMISSIONS ANGLE (THE)
917-294-0628

The Admissions Angle offers comprehensive college admissions consulting and academic mentorship for students grades eighth-12th. Originally founded in Seoul, Korea, the mentors at The Admissions Angle are on the cutting edge of strategic admissions and deliver customized support to families in the greater NYC area.

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER
Eastchester
Eastchester Shopping Center
721 White Plains Road, Scarsdale
914-722-6100
Scarsdale
650 Central Ave., Scarsdale
914-946-7800
Yorktown Heights
335 Downing Drive
Yorktown Heights
914-245-8882
Nanuet
58 East Route 59, Nanuet
845-624-6800

Huntington is the premier tutoring and test prep provider for students kindergarten to 12th grades, including SAT/ACT and state tests. The company prides itself on personalized attention and proven results. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn more about our mission at huntingtonhelps.com.

PARTNERWITHLEGACY
888-486-2143
Email info@partnerwithlegacy.com

PartnerwithLegacy was founded in 2008. Our model improves academic and social outcomes for students using our custom curriculum guides. Our tutors are instructional specialists who take their role in developing professional relationships and helping students build skills seriously. We are experts at making online learning hands-on learning.  

STARLIGHT STARBRIGHT MUSIC
78 Garth Road, Scarsdale
914-924-0995
Email jackie@slsbmusic.com

Nurture your child's musical growth in parent-child Music Together or Spanish-immersion Canta y Baila Conmigo classes, for children ages newborn to 5. We offer Music Together Babies for infants through 6 months, Uke U, parent-child beginner ukulele for ages 3-6, and Guitar for Grownups for the adults in Music Together.

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTERS - WESTCHESTER
Sylvan Learning Center of Bronxville
850 Bronx River Road, Bronxville
914-237-4396
sylvanlearning.com/bronxville
bronxville.ny@sylvanlearning.com
Sylvan Learning Center of White Plains
34 S. Broadway, Suite 512, White Plains
914-948-4116
sylvanlearning.com/whiteplains
whiteplains.ny@sylvanlearning.com

Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of personal learning for kindergarten-12th students, offers tutoring in reading, writing, math, and study skills. Sylvan also offers Sylvan Prep SAT and ACT courses. Sylvan Learning Centers are conveniently located in Bronxville and White Plains.

TESTING MOM
877-609-6203
Email pods@testingmom.com

Take the uncertainty out of your child’s educational success. Enroll in our very affordable online learning pods. Our four-week “mini-mesters” allow flexibility and support for children Pre-K-eighth grade. Small-sized classes available in Math, ELA, writing, chess, STEM, and more, taught by carefully vetted, qualified instructors.

Educational Services

TESTING MOM
877-609-6203
Email pods@testingmom.com

Take the uncertainty out of your child’s educational success. Enroll in our very affordable online learning pods. Our four-week “mini-mesters” allow flexibility and support for children Pre-K-eighth grade. Small-sized classes available in Math, ELA, writing, chess, STEM, and more, taught by carefully vetted, qualified instructors.

Parochial & Religious Schools

ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK- CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OF NY
646-794-2885

Catholic schools welcome families looking for personalized learning in a secure, nurturing environment where today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders in high school and beyond. Book a tour or apply today.

CARMEL ACADEMY
270 Lake Ave., Greenwich
203-983-3503, Danielle Cohen
Email admissions@carmelacademy.com

Carmel Academy is a TK-eighth grade private school for children of all Jewish affiliations. Located on a beautiful 17-acre campus in Greenwich CT, Carmel offers every child rigorous and differentiated academics, award-winning social emotional learning, and broad enrichment opportunities–all wrapped in deep commitment to Jewish learning, values, and community.

HOUSE OF THE LORD ONLINE MINISTRIES
Email wiggitone@gmail.com

Free Online Bible Study for children in grades K-fifth, Saturdays at 11:30am. We also offer Online Church every Sunday at 1pm, with Children's Church Service at 12pm. This is a great opportunity to stay close to Jesus, no matter where you are!

IONA PREPARATORY SCHOOL PK–12
Brother Thomas R. Leto, C.F.C., Ed.D., President,
Lower School (grades pre-K-4 to eighth) 173 Stratton Road, New Rochelle
914-633-7744
Upper School (grades ninth-12th) 255 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle
914-632-0714

An Iona Preparatory education is one of the best investments you can make for your son's development, beginning with prekindergarten and setting the stage for a lifetime of success. Westchester's only Catholic, all-boys, PK-12 school blends rigorous academics and small classes allowing faculty to actively engage students in learning.

TEMPLE SHAARAY TEFILA - EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
89 Baldwin Road , Bedford Corners
914-307-0472
Email ecc@templest.org

The ECC at Shaaray Tefila embraces individuality and helps lead children on the magical journey of personal growth and development while infusing Jewish values and traditions in classroom life. We provide a developmentally appropriate, hands-on environment for every child and are committed to creating the finest early childhood experiences.

WESTCHESTER JEWISH CENTER EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Ann Pardes, director,
914-698-2767
Palmer and Rockland Avenues
(Use 175 Rockland Ave. for GPS purposes).
Mamaroneck

WJC’s Early Childhood Center (ECC) offers programs for children birth to 5. Our developmentally appropriate program provides a balance between preparing for the future, and living fully in the present, in the context of a caring environment. Children learn through discovery, multi-sensory, child-centered, and rich adult-child interactions.

WOODLOT CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL, LLC
25 Oakland Ave., Tuckahoe
914-779-0368

Woodlot Christian Preschool is dedicated to helping children develop healthy relationships with their friends, family, and God. Our curriculum helps children develop social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills in preparation for kindergarten. Using a multi-sensory approach to teaching, we prepare children in literacy, math, science, the arts, and physical health.

Preschools

ALCOTT MONTESSORI SCHOOL
535 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry
914-693-4443
27 Crane Road, Scarsdale
914-472-4404

Alcott School provides children ages 2-6 a supportive, multicultural, learning environment where they develop independence, self-confidence, and pride in their abilities. All sites offer a developmentally appropriate curriculum with Montessori materials, music, creative movement, and nature enrichment programs.

ANN AND ANDY CHILD CARE
2170 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford
914-592-3027
Email annandydca@aol.com

Ann and Andy, family-owned and operated since 1973, offers a variety of fun activities for children ages 2 months to 14 years. We are licensed by NYSOCFS and the health department. We offer flexible schedules, reasonable rates, nutritious lunches, a caring staff, individualized attention, and age-appropriate field trips.

BRONXVILLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
101 Pondfield Road West, Bronxville
914-793-2083
Email admissions@bronxvillemontessori.com

Bronxville Montessori School was founded in 1975 and serves children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years. Our goal has always been to provide a family friendly environment which encourages each child to be independent, creative, and self-confident. We promise to maintain your childs curiosity and love of learning.

BUTLER NURSERY SCHOOL
100 Underhill St., Yonkers
914-779-7449

Butler Nursery School provides your child with a preparatory curriculum in a safe, fun, nurturing place to thrive. Programs for twos, threes, and fours offered with extended day option available. Twos don’t need to be potty trained. Affiliated with Historic St. John’s Episcopal Church, Christians and non-Christian families warmly welcomed!

CHRISTIAN PRE-SCHOOL
43 Ashford Ave., Dobbs Ferry
914-693-0026
Email dfchristianpreschool@yahoo.com

Christian Pre-School - nurturing families and faith in the Rivertowns for more than four decades. We offer children ages 2-4 a loving, nurturing environment in which to play, laugh, learn, and grow, celebrating social, emotional, and academic successes of each child. All are welcome to join the Christian Pre-School family!

CONGREGATION KOL AMI
252 Soundview Ave., White Plains
914-949-4717

Children learn best through play and experimentation. Our Early Childhood Program provides opportunities for these learning experiences within a warm, accepting, and nurturing environment. We recognize and respect each child's unique qualities and strive to foster their growth and development in all aspects; cognitive, physical, social, and emotional.

IONA PREPARATORY SCHOOL PK–12
Brother Thomas R. Leto, C.F.C., Ed.D., President,
Lower School (grades pre-K-4 to eighth) 173 Stratton Road, New Rochelle
914-633-7744
Upper School (grades ninth-12th) 255 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle
914-632-0714

Our 100-year tradition of excellence, small class sizes, and an all-boys environment will actively engage your son's learning. From our quiet and safe 11-acre campus, to a campus ministry program, to a skills-based athletics program focusing on strength and character, your son can begin his college-preparatory journey as early as prekindergarten!

KIDS IN SPORTS
365 Central Park Ave., Scarsdale
914-358-9732
Email scarsdaleny@kidsinsports.com

Kids In Sports’ Pre-School Athletes program offers children ages 2½ through 4 the opportunity to combine the best of the Kids In Sports athletic program with a classroom segment utilizing a curriculum designed to aid preschool learners.

KING SCHOOL
1450 Newfield Ave., Stamford
203-322-3496

Within our project-based, Reggio-Emilia inspired program, we encourage our prekindergarten, starting age 3, and kindergarten learners to collaboratively explore intentionally created vibrant classrooms where children are actively engaged in the process of learning from the earliest ages. Visit the campus to learn more.

Classes in Westchester ,
914-351-6788
Email shanshanli@mandarindiscov.org

Mandarin Discovery Preschool is an immersion program for children. We offer Mommy and Me classes, preschool classes, afternoon program, and Chinese Culture class on the weekend. We also offer tutoring to any age and adults. Our goals are creating a fun learning environment for children and helping them learn Mandarin.

MAZEL TOTS AND SUMMER STARS AT SCARSDALE SYNAGOGUE
2 Ogden Road, Scarsdale
914-723-3001
Email mazeltots@sstte.org

Mazel Tots helps children grow! They serve ages newborn through kindergarten-bound. Featuring a wide variety of developmentally appropriate activities including sports, music, sign language, yoga, science, art, and the study of Jewish holidays. They also have fully equipped indoor and outdoor play spaces.

MILESTONE SCHOOL (THE)
70 W. Broad St., Mt. Vernon
914-667-3478

Founded in 1979 on the premise that "the first years of a child's education are the most important," The Milestone School is an independent, non-sectarian, nursery-fourth grade school. Celebrating 40 years of excellence; our unique, stimulating, academic environment emphasizing early reading prepares students to continue on to top private schools.

NURSERY SCHOOL AT COMMUNITY SYNAGOGUE OF RYE (THE)
200 Forest Ave. , Rye
914-967-7698
Email doberlander@comsynrye.org

For more than 60 years Community Synagogue has been welcoming families to our warm and diverse community. Our play-based program prepares children for kindergarten. Children ages 3-5 may stay until 2:15pm, four-five days a week. Hot lunches are available as well as enrichment classes.

NURTURY MONTESSORI SCHOOL (THE)
914-632-6200
431 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook
2097 Palmer Ave., Larchmont
1144 North Ave., New Rochelle
Nurtury at Flandreau, 130 Flandreau Drive, New Rochelle

Email info@thenurtury-montessori.com

The Nurtury is committed to promoting quality, full-time Montessori childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. The first six years of life are when intelligence and personality are formed. We greatly understand this concept, and as a result, The Nurtury has set the standard for full-time Montessori childcare.

PROJECT EXPLORE
70 Columbus Ave., Valhalla
914-328-1578

We serve children with and without disabilities in inclusive, integrated, small classrooms. We offer high-quality full- and part-time programs, school year and year-round, for children ages 18 months to 5 years, from 8:30am-2:30pm. Vacation clubs during school breaks, and summer camp are available.

SMALL WORLD DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL
600 N. Broadway , Yonkers
914-349-9200
Email smallworlddaycare600@gmail.com

At Small World Daycare we provide children ages 2.9-5 years a warm, friendly, fun, and safe environment. Our mission is to nurture and care for all children. We believe in providing a structured, inclusive setting that supports, encourages, and inspires each child. We also offer after-school care and a summer camp program.

TEMPLE SHAARAY TEFILA - EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
89 Baldwin Road , Bedford Corners
914-307-0472
Email ecc@templest.org

The ECC at Shaaray Tefila embraces individuality and helps lead children on the magical journey of personal growth and development while infusing Jewish values and traditions in classroom life. We provide a developmentally appropriate, hands-on environment for every child and are committed to creating the finest early childhood experiences.

WESTCHESTER JEWISH CENTER EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Ann Pardes, director,
914-698-2767
Palmer and Rockland Avenues
(Use 175 Rockland Ave. for GPS purposes).
Mamaroneck

WJC's Early Childhood Center (ECC) offers programs for children birth to age 5. Our developmentally appropriate program provides a balance between preparing for the future and living fully in the present, in the context of a caring environment. Children learn through discovery, multi-sensory, child-centered, and rich adult-child interactions.

WHITBY SCHOOL
969 Lake Ave., Greenwich
203-869-8464
Email admissions@whitbyschool.org

Whitby Children's House is a premier early education program that embraces the Montessori method. Students are empowered as readers, writers, and critical thinkers to become joyful learners. The program begins in Stepping Stones (18 months-3 years) and continues in Primary (ages 3-5) where older students take on leadership roles.

WOODLOT CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL, LLC
25 Oakland Ave., Tuckahoe
914-779-0368

Woodlot Christian Preschool is dedicated to helping children develop healthy relationships with their friends, family, and God. Our curriculum helps children develop social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills in preparation for kindergarten. Using a multi-sensory approach to teaching, we prepare children in literacy, math, science, the arts, and physical health.

Private Schools

FLEXSCHOOL
171 White Plains Road, Bronxville
914-704-3334 summer: 908-322-0554
Email lynne@flexschool.net

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FlexSchool is a unique private middle and high school that specializes in motivating and supporting gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) students. We individualize coursework to accelerate when possible and decelerate when necessary, always celebrating strengths and meeting students where they are. Small, ability, and discussion-based classes taught by subject experts ensure meaningful conversations and the opportunity to ask high-level questions. Our faculty are supported by those with expertise in learning challenges, gifted education, executive functioning skills, emotional support, and differentiation. We focus on critical thinking and engaging content in all areas.

CHAPEL SCHOOL (THE)
172 White Plains Road, Bronxville
914-337-3202
Email info@thechapelschool.org, directorofsummercamps@thechapelschool.org

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The Chapel School (est. 1947) welcomes and serves a wonderfully diverse community, where we engage learners, encourage explorers, and empower leaders from Preschool 2s through eighth grade. Children at The Chapel School experience challenging academics with nurturing teachers who know them as special, individual members of small classes. The Chapel School offers excellent music, arts, drama, and athletics programs, a focus on social emotional literacy and service learning. The Classes of 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 each earned more than $100,000 in merit scholarships at top area private high schools.

THORNTON-DONOVAN SCHOOL
100 Overlook Circle, New Rochelle
914-632-8836

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Thornton-Donovan School, located in the heart of New Rochelle’s Beechmont section, was founded in 1901. T-D is an independent, international, kindergarten-12th, coed school that attracts students from 40 different countries, and teaches French, Spanish, Italian, Latin, Greek, German, and Japanese. T-D has pioneered international and thematic education for decades, recently focusing on Italy, Argentina, and Alaska. Call or visit online to learn about T-D and its 40 sister schools worldwide.

ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK- CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OF NY
646-794-2885

Catholic schools welcome families looking for personalized learning in a secure, nurturing environment where today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders in high school and beyond. Book a tour or apply today.

BLUE ROCK SCHOOL
110 Demarest Mill Road, West Nyack
845-627-0234

Blue Rock School offers a unique, progressive, educational approach based on hands-on experiences. Our creative academic curriculum is infused with the arts, nature, and play from kindergarten through eighth grade. By nurturing children's love of learning, developing their skills, and encouraging critical thinking we prepare them for a changing world.

CARMEL ACADEMY
270 Lake Ave., Greenwich
203-983-3503, Danielle Cohen
Email admissions@carmelacademy.com

Carmel Academy is a TK-eighth grade private school for children of all Jewish affiliations. Located on a beautiful 17-acre campus in Greenwich CT, Carmel offers every child rigorous and differentiated academics, award-winning social emotional learning, and broad enrichment opportunities–all wrapped in deep commitment to Jewish learning, values, and community.

CHAMBERLAIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
1 Pleasant St. , Middleboro
508-947-7825
Email admissions@flcis.com

Chamberlain International School, founded in 1976, is a NY-State Approved co-educational therapeutic boarding and day school, for students ages 11-22 worldwide. Our mission is to provide comprehensive and intensive therapeutic programming in an environment that inspires academic success and personal growth.

FRENCH-AMERICAN SCHOOL OF NEW YORK (FASNY)
914-250-0000
Email admissions@fasny.org

International and bilingual N-12th day school educating more than 700 students on three campuses in Mamaroneck and Larchmont, New York. The only school in the NY metropolitan area accredited to offer both the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma and the French baccalaureate. International Program for grades first-eighth, no previous French required!

GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NEW YORK (GISNY)
50 Partridge Road, White Plains
914-948-6513
Email admissions@gisny.org

GISNY, an independent pre-K through 12th grade college preparatory school, offers a German-English bilingual education with an emphasis on science and math. Our program will be taught in-person in the fall with creative solutions to utilize the outdoors of our 20-acre campus. Additionally, our lessons will be streamed for a virtual option.

GREEN MEADOW WALDORF SCHOOL
307 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge
845-356-2514

Green Meadow Waldorf School's beautiful 11-acre campus and decades of experience using outdoor learning spaces puts us in a great position to reopen. Our reopening plan prioritizes our core values: equity and inclusion, safety, predictability and rhythm, relationships, a full five-day program, place-based education, education of the whole person, flexibility, and community.

IONA PREPARATORY SCHOOL PK–12
Brother Thomas R. Leto, C.F.C., Ed.D., President,
Lower School (grades pre-K-4 to eighth) 173 Stratton Road, New Rochelle
914-633-7744
Upper School (grades ninth-12th) 255 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle
914-632-0714

An Iona Preparatory education is one of the best investments you can make for your son's development, beginning with prekindergarten and setting the stage for a lifetime of success. Westchester's only Catholic, all-boys, PK-12 school blends rigorous academics and small classes allowing faculty to actively engage students in learning.

KING SCHOOL
1450 Newfield Ave., Stamford
203-322-3496

King School opens minds and sparks courageous thinking. Our students discover and forge their unique paths to excellence, as we teach, guide, and cheer them on. Because when we set better standards for both the experience and outcomes of education, students cultivate the insights and heart to own their future.

RIPPOWAM CISQUA SCHOOL
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325 W. Patent Road, Mount Kisco, 914-244-1200 and 439 Cantitoe St., Bedford 914-244-1250

Rippowam Cisqua School ignites learning in pre-kindergarten through ninth grade students. An immersive curriculum integrates academics, arts, athletics, wellness, and innovation. By cultivating imagination through play, exploration, and discovery, students engage in joyful learning experiences that spark their intellectual curiosity and personal growth.

WHITBY SCHOOL
969 Lake Ave., Greenwich
203-869-8464
Email admissions@whitbyschool.org

Located in Greenwich CT, Whitby is a coeducational independent school for children 18 months through eighth grade. Whitby offers a Montessori curriculum and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs in grades first-eighth. These two programs form the foundation for an educational continuum where students thrive and learn to think creatively and critically.

WINDWARD INSTITUTE (THE)
40 W. Red Oak Lane, White Plains
212 E. 93rd St., Manhattan

The Windward Institute, affiliated with The Windward School, provides professional development based on scientifically-validated research in child development, learning theory, and pedagogy. Courses and workshops address a broad range of topics for mainstream and remedial education settings and are available throughout the year for educators, parents, and non-Windward students.

Special Education

DICKER READING CENTER OF WESTCHESTER
75 Brook St., Scarsdale
914-472-0600

Our ongoing and summer revolutionary reading program will teach any child to read, even children diagnosed with a learning disability, dyslexia, ADD, or ADHD. Whether your child is reading above, below, or at grade level, they will accomplish three to six years of reading achievement in just one year.

GREEN CHIMNEYS
400 Doansburg Road, Brewster
845-279-2995
33 Clearpool Road, Carmel
845-225-8226

Green Chimneys School is an accredited special education program for students kindergarten-12th who benefit from a highly structured and supportive setting. An enriched curriculum for individualized academic, behavioral, and emotional support features an innovative nature-based approach that integrates animal-assisted activities, horticulture, and outdoor exploration into therapeutic treatment and education programs.

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER
Eastchester
Eastchester Shopping Center
721 White Plains Road, Scarsdale
914-722-6100
Scarsdale
650 Central Ave., Scarsdale
914-946-7800
Yorktown Heights
335 Downing Drive
Yorktown Heights
914-245-8882
Nanuet
58 East Route 59, Nanuet
845-624-6800

Huntington is the leader in kindergarten-12th tutoring and test prep. Our certified tutors provide individualized instruction in all areas including executive functioning, ADHD, Dyslexia, and learning disabilities. We help students prep for the SAT, ACT, and state exams. Huntington also testifies on students behalf and attends IEP/504 meetings.

MLM ADVOCACY
914-308-0751

The mission of MLM Advocacy is to help families understand and access all the special education services that their child is entitled to. With expertise, compassion, and knowledge of educational law, Monica Mandell helps to navigate this process. The goal is to develop the framework for a master plan for academic success.

PROJECT EXPLORE
70 Columbus Ave., Valhalla
914-328-1578

We serve children with and without disabilities in inclusive, integrated, small classrooms. We offer high-quality full- and part-time programs, school year and year-round, for children ages 18 months to 5 years, from 8:30am-2:30pm. Vacation clubs during school breaks, and summer camp are available.

WINSTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL
57 West Rocks Road, Norwalk
203-557-4466 x5645
Email summerct@winstonprep.edu

Winston Prep is a highly individualized and responsive setting for students in grades 4th through 12th with learning differences. Our unique model of education for the individual provides intense skill remediation while encouraging students to build independence, resilience, responsibility, self-awareness, and self-advocacy. Visit winstonprep.edu/apply-now to sign up for an open house.