A Proven Path Forward
Welcome to The Windward School, the premier school for students in grades 1–9 with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities. With two campuses in White Plains and one campus on the Upper East Side of New York City, our proven, evidence-based instructional program, combined with the dedication of our expertly-trained teachers, has set generations of children on the road to reading success and writing proficiency. At Windward, students learn the skills they need for academic success and for social and emotional growth.
Faculty
The Windward School could not achieve its mission without a faculty composed of teachers who have received intensive training in the School’s specialized multisensory instructional strategies through the Windward Teacher Training Program. Regardless of education or employment, all new Windward faculty members spend two years as an assistant teacher before assuming head teaching responsibilities. All Windward faculty also attend weekly professional development sessions.
Parents/Guardians
Windward considers parents and guardians to be essential partners in fostering self-esteem and building effective coping skills. Therefore, a significant effort is made to work with parents and guardians in helping them understand and address their children’s learning challenges. There are individual parent/teacher conferences as well as a variety of workshops, family seminars, and lectures on issues related to learning disabilities offered by The Windward Institute.
The goal of our administration, faculty, and staff is to ensure that every Windward student reads with confidence, writes with purpose, and achieves the skills necessary to lead a life of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our School truly makes a difference in the lives of our students and their families.
