From the Admissions Team - The Briarwood School

Welcome, Prospective Briarwood Families!

We know that finding the right school for your child can be overwhelming, so first, I want to thank you for your interest in The Briarwood School. We want to provide you with a positive experience learning about us and support you in your school decision. Together, we prioritize our core values of building community through connections and transforming lives through confidence.

The Briarwood School’s mission is to empower students with diagnosed learning differences to reach their maximum potential through diagnostic-prescriptive instruction in a structured academic environment. The primary learning differences we serve are dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, and commonly have a coexisting condition of ADHD.

Our families chose us for our focus on academic remediation within a traditional school environment – A traditional school that teaches in untraditional ways. We offer small classes, athletics and fine arts programs, various clubs, special rotations, and after-school care. Our teachers are trained in the science of reading and math, multisensory approach to learning, social pragmatics, and content-specific instruction.

We look forward to meeting your family and supporting you in your next steps to a successful journey. The first step and the best way to learn more about us is to take a tour. We invite you to schedule a tour and learn more about The Briarwood Way!

We hope you will take advantage of our school tours and admissions process on our website. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to meeting you soon!

Together in connection and thriving through confidence,

Mallary Lattanze, M.Ed., LDT, CALT

Director of Admissions

Ashley Ackerman, M.F.A

Admissions and External Relations Associate

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 $300 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.

Welcome, Prospective Briarwood Families!

The Admissions Process

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