Private School Directory ⋆ Beyond Kids Reading

Private School Directory

As parents and educators, we understand the importance of finding the right school for your child. This can be a challenging task and while choices exist, they often seem too few and too confusing. We offer this resource as a curated starting point for families with the experience and knowledge of our BKR team ready to assist you as needed in your school placement journey.

Private School Directory

The following is a selected list of schools in the Greater Boston area that specialize in Dyslexia and/or Language Based Learning Differences (LBLD) or offer various types of support specific to a student’s learning needs. Schools are separated into categories, which range from the highest level of support to out of state broader special education programs.

We understand that this process can be overwhelming and stressful, which is why Beyond Kids Reading offers Private School Consulting services. Please reach out to us at contact@beyondkidsreading.org if you would like assistance along the way.

HIGH SUPPORT

Specialized instruction that is integrated across all content areas and is matched to the instructional level of the child throughout the day.

Carroll School

South Shore Stars School & Learning Center – Coming soon!

Windham Woods School

The Wolf School

HIGH SUPPORT – CHAPTER 766

Chapter 766 schools (now Mass general law Ch 71B) are DESE (Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education) approved for an out of district placement when a student is not able to receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) in their home district.

MODERATE SUPPORT – COHORT MODEL

Specialized instruction that is matched to the instructional level of the child throughout certain cohort class periods during the day.

Hamilton School at Wheeler

Lawrence Academy

The Hope Graham Program at Bancroft School

The Sally Borden Program and Bridge Program at Friends Academy

MODERATE SUPPORT

Specific supports and accommodations are commonly offered to many students with diverse learning profiles at the school. Specialized instruction may be offered, at times for an additional cost.

Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School

Eagle Hill School

Foundations at Applewild School

Lawrence Academy

The Winchendon School

MINIMAL SUPPORT – TAILORED

Various supports and accommodations are offered specific to the learning profile of each student and the resources available to the school.

Brimmer and May – Upper School

DISCLAIMER: Beyond Kids Reading (“BKR”) is a 501c3 educational not-for-profit organization. BKR provides comprehensive education and advocacy services. BKR does not provide legal or medical advice or services in any manner or form.

Schools listed on our website are not endorsed by Beyond Kids Reading and are simply provided as a resource to parents during the research phase of the private school process. Beyond Kids Reading encourages you to do your due diligence to ensure you are choosing and investing in the best educational fit for your child. If you find yourself having additional questions and needing assistance navigating this process, please reach out to contact@beyondkidsreading.org to learn more about our School Consulting services.