Brighton School

read moreWe are a non-profit, independent school dedicated to the teaching of bright and talented students in grades K-12 with dyslexia or another language-related learning differences. For nearly forty years, the Brighton School has been the region's leader by providing students with individualized learning strategies, whole school accommodations, multi-sensory instruction, and daily structured language therapy. We provide the most effective, evidence-based learning program in our area. Brighton teachers are equipped with strategies and the passion to teach students with dyslexia and related learning differences.

read moreAthletics provide more than exercise and competition. Sport, at its best, teaches the virtues of humanity: courage, grace, persistence, discipline, and greatness of spirit. Brighton supports athletics as intrinsic to the spiritual as well as the physical well-being of young people. Sports is a vehicle in which young people can learn to work together toward a common goal, respect others, build confidence and develop sound values that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Our coaching staff have had successful athletic careers, and they are eager to share their love of sport and competition with our students.

read moreFor more than three decades our mission has been the education and development of the whole student, empowering students to achieve. Our students are taught using the most current research-based practices to target strengths as well as differences. At The Brighton School, we believe all students can learn given the proper tools to reach their full potential. To be considered for enrollment, all students are required to have a current psychoeducational evaluation administered by a licensed psychologist with a diagnosis of dyslexia or other related learning difference.

read moreAcademic growth is a priority for our students despite their learning challenges. We use evidence-based instructional programs and strategies that engage students visually, auditorily, tactilely, and kinesthetically. Instruction that integrates multiple sensory pathways helps our learners connect to, recall and apply important academic concepts and skills. Evidence-based therapeutic reading programs make it possible for students to successfully engage with oral and written language. Daily therapeutic instruction leads to gains in reading, which positively influences performance in other classes.

read moreStudents seeking placement at Brighton are considered upon review of a psychological educational evaluation, past academic records, letters of recommendations from current teachers and classroom availability based on the child's unique set of needs. We invite our prospective students to spend three days shadowing one of our current students. Over the course of the three-day visit, our student guests gain first-hand experience of what Brighton has to offer. Not only does a student learn about us during a visit.

read moreThe Brighton School provides limited financial aid to families demonstrating financial need. Financial Aid applications are accepted and considered ONLY for students who are enrolled and registered in The Brighton School. SMART Aid processes the parent's grant aid application. It also provides a summary of the parent's needs for consideration to The Brighton School Financial Aid Committee. This committee will review and distribute limited funds to qualifying families on a first-come, first-serve basis.