The Admissions Process

The Admissions Process

Learn about The Briarwood Way.

The admissions team is here to help guide you through the admissions process and encourage you to schedule a tour to learn more about The Briarwood School.
Our Students

Profile of a Briarwood Student

Students at Briarwood have average to above average intellectual abilities and have not yet reached their academic potential in traditional school environments. Briarwood students typically have a primary diagnosis of dyslexia, and may need additional support with dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and co-existing conditions such as ADHD.

What disabilities are not served at Briarwood?

Briarwood does not provide placement for certain disability diagnoses. These include Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, and Emotional Disturbance.

Does your child have intellectual disabilities like Autism/ASD, DDX3X, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Okur-Chung, Prader-Willi Syndrome, or Williams Syndrome?

The Tuttle School might be a better fit. Learn More.

Important Admissions Dates

A complete FIE must be sent to admissions@briarwoodschool.org prior to starting the application stage.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

2025-26 Application is available

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Priority application due

Friday, February 21, 2025

Priority last day for shadow days

Friday, March 7, 2025

Acceptance day

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Contract binding date

Application Screening

The academic screening provides additional information regarding the applicant’s level in math and reading. Combined with the psychoeducational evaluation, it provides necessary information and helps determine possible placement in The Briarwood School.

The Admissions Process
Step 1
Schedule a Tour
  • Schedule a tour here!
  • Touring allows prospective families to learn more about our school, ask questions, and see students/teachers in action.
Step 2
Submit Evaluation (Required)
  • Submit a current (within 2 years) full psychoeducational evaluation to our Admissions team.
    • Testing/evaluations (completed within the past two years), including: psycho-education testing/F.I.E. (Full Individualized Evaluation); cognitive testing (WISC-IV or Woodcock Johnson); academic achievements; comprehensive, professional interpretation of test scores and a relevant diagnosis; and professional recommendations for classroom accommodations.
  • We encourage you to obtain an evaluation as soon as possible since the process can take several weeks.
  • Our team will review your child’s evaluation and determine if an application should be submitted.
  • If applying is not recommended, alternative educational options will be discussed.
Step 3
Submit an Online Application
  • If an application is recommended, a link will be shared by our Admissions team.
  • Parents log into the Admissions Portal to complete the application.
  • Applications must be completed by January 16, 2024 in order to be considered for first round Admissions. Additionally, all required documentation must be submitted and shadow day completed by Friday, February 23, 2024.
  • A non-refundable processing fee of $350 is required.
Step 4
Upload Documentation
  • Completed parent questionnaire, school record release form, and current report card
  • Testing/evaluations (completed within the past two years)
  • HAIS Teacher Recommendation
  • Speech & Language and/or Occupational & Physical Therapy Evaluation, if administered
  • Assessment of psycho-social functioning is administered, or done upon request
Step 5
Receipt of Documentation
Once all required documentation is received, the Admissions Committee will evaluate the completed application.
Step 6
Student Screening
  • After the Admissions Committee reviews the completed application and required documentation, applicants will be invited for a shadow day.
  • The shadow day includes an informal academic assessment of reading, math, and written/oral language.
  • Shadow day schedules are from 7:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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