Transition Learning Support Program
Our Transition Learning Support Program offers a level of support that goes far beyond what other schools provide. Unlike schools that only offer support personnel or support services within a mainstream classroom, our program provides full immersion academic support. Your child will flourish in a tailored, comprehensive environment featuring smaller class sizes, expert faculty, and proven pedagogical approaches across all academic areas.
Our program ensures that your child will follow the same college-preparatory curriculum as their mainstream peers, enabling a seamless transition to mainstream classes when they are ready. Beyond academic support, we tailor our approach to meet the needs of all learners, including those eager for greater challenges. Additionally, we offer targeted remediation for students with learning disabilities, providing individualized support to help every child thrive.
Our transition students are bright, creative, and driven. Whether facing challenges in reading (dyslexia), written expression (dysgraphia), math (dyscalculia), language, processing, executive function, or attention, they develop the tools and strategies needed for confidence, social and emotional stability, and academic success. Our students not only succeed in the Upper School but also in college and their chosen careers.
Our program is specifically designed for students with documented diagnoses from private or school psychologists, ensuring that each child receives the individualized support they need to excel.
The Transition Journey
FAQ
- What Learning profile is the "best fit" for the Transition Program?
- How is the Transition Program classroom and instruction different from a mainstream classroom?
- What is the average number of years a child needs the Transition Program?
- If my child is on grade level in an academic area, why can’t they be in a mainstream class for that area?
- Does Woodward provide student accommodations?
- What type of instructional techniques do Transition teachers use?
- How will the Transition Program address my child’s executive functioning deficits?
- What makes Woodward's Transition program different from learning programs at other schools?
What Learning profile is the "best fit" for the Transition Program?
How is the Transition Program classroom and instruction different from a mainstream classroom?
What is the average number of years a child needs the Transition Program?
If my child is on grade level in an academic area, why can’t they be in a mainstream class for that area?
Does Woodward provide student accommodations?
What type of instructional techniques do Transition teachers use?
How will the Transition Program address my child’s executive functioning deficits?
What makes Woodward's Transition program different from learning programs at other schools?
Admissions Criteria + Procedures
To apply, you’ll need to complete the admission process for Woodward Academy, which includes submitting a current psychoeducational evaluation with a diagnosis from a private or school psychologist and participating in an interview with our Transition Program director. Admission criteria include evidence of average or above-average intellectual capability, a mild to moderate diagnosed learning difference, grade-level achievement scores in some areas, and a demonstrated motivation toward academic achievement. Each application will be individually reviewed by the admissions committee.