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A Day in the Life of a School Designed to Support Students With Dyslexia

By Jaclyn Borowski, Education Week

At this independent school for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences, the schedule, the environment, and the curriculum are all designed to set students up for success.

There are movement opportunities throughout the day that give students a chance to work out their energy and gather their focus, and teachers make an effort to incorporate student passions and interests into their lessons. The idea is to ensure a positive school experience for a group of students who’ve felt frustrated or left behind in the regular public school environment.

At The Odyssey School, a K-8 school in Lutherville, Md., for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences, learning differences are embraced and celebrated. Creativity and individuality are encouraged. One of the school’s goals is to give students the tools for a successful return to mainstream school environments, including the ability and language needed to advocate for their needs and accommodations.

Here, a look at a typical day in the life at The Odyssey School. FINISH READING HERE

First graders begin their art class with fine and gross motor warmups led by art teacher Kesling St. Denis, left, on March 30, 2023.Jaclyn Borowski/Education Week

St. Denis, the art teacher, laughs with Wayne, 7, as they begin an activity decorating bunny masks. The school works to incorporate topics the students are passionate about into the lessons.Jaclyn Borowski/Education Week

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