About Chatham Academy

Curriculum and Programs

Our Approach

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Learning Differences and ADHD

 

Chatham Academy educates students in grades 1-12 with learning differences. Through the use of specialized teaching techniques, small classes and consistent expectations we help students learn at their potential level. Students are grouped in classes according to their age and skill level with these types of classes. Teachers can provide individualized goals while providing small group instruction.

Our methods and most successful with children who have been unable to succeed in the traditional classroom because of attentional, organization, or academic difficulties. While some students have been diagnosed with ADHD & LD, others seem to have unexplainable difficulty in traditional education. Our methods are designed to provide the external structure these students need to succeed at their potential level.

In the elementary and middle school years, learning to learn and basic skills are emphasized. In high school, students take courses required for graduation, but can also pursue either a college preparatory or practical studies curriculum. Preparing students to be self-sufficient adults and citizens is an important part of our curriculum.