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Private Schools that Focus on Twice Exceptional (2e) Students
The following schools support students who are twice exceptional - intellectually gifted with learning differences:
Bridges Academy (Seattle) Grades 4-12 Strengths-based learning that seeks to unlock the potential of amazing minds so that they may become architects of their own lives and the future, contributing to society, culture, and community.
Bridges Academy (Online) High School Rigorous and flexible online learning in small, synchronous learning cohorts of 6-8 students. The program engages gifts and talents and supports students' challenges.
Schools and Programs That Specialize in Learning Differences
The following is a list of dedicated school and programs for various learning differences that can be an option to consider as an intervention:
Brock's Academy (Woodinville) Grades K-8, in-home or onsite Personalized one-on-one classes and tutoring
Chrysalis School (Woodinville) Grades K-12 Creates personalized programs and considers interests, preferences, personalities, and needs
Eaton Arrowsmith Academy (Redmond) Ages 7-18 Students complete cognitive exercises to help strengthen their brains and address weaknesses
Hamlin-Robinson School (Seattle) Grades 1-8 Specializes in working with students who have dyslexia and other language-based learning differences
Slingerland Method (for dyslexia) is taught at many Catholic schools
Yellow Wood Academy (Mercer Island) Grades K-12 For students who need a personalized approach to their education (e.g. gifted and accelerated, anxiety, sensory issues, extra support and structure, learning disabilities, etc.)
Know a school or program that specializes in disabilities and might be a good option for a 2e student? Please let us know! Email info@nwgca.org
Early Entrance to University of Washington
Transition School Students apply in 8th grade and begin in their 9th grade year. The Transition School is a one-year college prep program that prepares students to enter UW as fully matriculated undergraduates via the Early Entrance Program. This is not a dual enrollment program. Students leave the K-12 school system. Successful students demonstrate academic achievement, a scholarly aptitude, and self-motivation. UW Academy Students apply in 9th grade and begin in their 10th grade year. They leave the mainstream high school system and fully matriculate as freshmen at UW.