A coed, independent day school exclusively for students with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, The Windward School enrolls students in grades one through nine. 98% of Windward students move on to mainstream schools after completing The Windward School's academic program. The Windward School is nationally recognized for its development of instructional programs designed specifically to help students achieve language proficiency. The School’s academic curriculum is research-based and multisensory in nature and is designed to give students the skills they need to succeed in school and return with confidence to mainstream educational settings.
The Windward School's academic program focuses on the three basic challenges faced by students with language-based learning disabilities:
The Windward Parents Association held their second annual CommUNITY Service Day in Manhattan and White Plains, and with the help of students and family members, created and donated thousands of items to area charities. Read more about it and view photos here.
Read The Compass Fall/Winter 2019 issue featuring a story on our new Head of School Mr. Jamie Williamson and his road to Windward.
The Windward School's Summer Program offers a month-long curriculum for students in grades 2-9, taught by full-time Windward faculty members trained in the school's research-validated, multisensory approach. The 2020 summer program starts on Monday, July 6 and ends on Friday, July 31. Students can enroll in a half-day or full-day program at either the Westchester Middle School or Manhattan campuses. For the first time, Windward is offering a half-day program for students entering grade 2. Register online at www.thewindwardschool.org/summer before the registration deadline of Sunday, May 31.
Windward and its partnership with the Haskins Global Literacy Hub was featured in a news article by Education Week.
A division of The Windward School, The Windward Institute builds leading-edge education-research partnerships, offers professional development based on the latest research, and advocates for the rights of dyslexic students.
The Windward School hopes your family is staying safe and healthy. Following the guidelines of New York State Governor Cuomo, Windward's buildings are closed until at least April 29; however, we are operating remotely.
We continue to accept applications for Grade 1 in Manhattan and Grades 1, 2, and 3 in Westchester.
Virtual information sessions are being held on the following dates: Manhattan - April 16 and May 12 & for Westchester Lower School - April 15
Interested Manhattan families should contact Becky Lindon to schedule the virtual info session at blindon@thewindwardschool.org
Interested Westchester families should contact Joan Barrett to schedule the virtual info session at jbarrett@thewindwardschool.org
For general admission inquiries, please fill out this form.
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