Looking for feedback on boarding schools for dyslexic daughter...Gow, Eagle Hill, Landmark

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Does any one know which boarding schools are good for severely dyslexic kid going into 8th grade? Actually teaching a severe dyslexic kid to read? Thank you so much.

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I’d definitely consider Landmark. Especially if you are going to go after your public school to pay for it.

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How about the Forman School in Litchfield CT?

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I can’t speak specifically as to its work with dyslexia, but my younger son (ADHD) did their summer program this year and we both loved Eagle Hill - classes, kids, teachers, facilities. I would definitely explore it further to see if it would be a good fit.

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I hope you find the right place.

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@SarahatDonohoe are you asking for a boarding school for a student who is not able to read at all? Or for a student who is reading at a lower level? Or a student who cannot even decode words?

How old? The answers to these questions will help folks guide you better.

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She is 12 years old, entering 7th grade and is on a beginning 3rd grade reading level. I will consider day and boarding.

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Foreman starts in 9th grade but thank you.

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We are not going after public to pay for it. Anyone know of someone who had a great experience at Landmark? Someone to speak with? Thank you.

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A lady I know said that not a lot of dyslexic kids go to Eagle Hill, which seemed odd to me. She also said there was a bulling issue. Again, I don’t know, everyone has a different experience I suppose. Thank you.

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I just Pm’d you.

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Take a look at Rectory School in Pomfret, CT.

The International Dyslexia Association (formerly known as The Orton Society) was housed at this school a while back.

Rectory has a program for individual tutoring (IIP) in which students meet one on one with a tutor to work on whatever the student needs help with.

They have both boarding and day options.

My son went there for 3 years and graduated in May. His transformation was amazing.

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Not sure where you are, but the family I know who chose Lewis in Princeton was thrilled with it. I don’t think there’s a boarding option, but it might be worthwhile to reach out.

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