Charles Armstrong School

Our children spent two years each at this school. We were quite disappointed, especially after there was a change in Head of School. The school is supposed to be just for dyslexic students, but there were so many different special education needs children mixed in who had more complicated conditions that the classroom was too chaotic for children to learn. Behavioral issues disrupted every class. We took out kids out and found better options.
--Submitted by a parent

This school saved my child! It is an amazing school with great leadership and caring, gifted and accountable teachers that make sure your child succeeds, thrives and reaches their potential. I love CAS and will always be grateful to them. My daughter attended 6th through 8th grade and has flourished. She has been on the honor roll every quarter and really loves learning now. Although this school is expensive and we don't have alot of money, it was worth every dime and then some. Best decision we ever made and you can write it off on your taxes.
--Submitted by a parent

The Charles Armstrong School in Belmont, CA is one of the best schools in the United States for dyslexic learners. This is a life changing school! Any child that gets to attend Charles Armstrong School is one of the luckiest children in the US. CAS has small classes maximum 18 students per class, small group instruction for over 2.5 hours per day . It is a caring, nurturing environment, art, music, p/e, sports, theater, movement, lots of personalization, lots of young energetic staff. The school teaches advocacy skills for dyslexic students. Students are nice and well behaved. It is a non-competitive environment where children will learn using multi-sensory techniques. CAS uses Wilson Fundations for reading and writing. If your child is dyslexic run to this school!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

It doesn't get better than this if you have a dyslexic learner. Fantastic, caring teachers. Head of School is completely available to parents and students. Individualized instruction to take your child where they are at with complete focus on closing the gap. Solid programs to teach children their style of learning, how their brain works and most importantly that they are not stupid. This school is a gift to our family.
--Submitted by a parent

This is an excellent school for kids with dyslexia. Not only do they address the reading issues, they also teach life skills and self-advocacy. Only one of 3 on the entire west coast.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a wonderful school for children who are struggling with reading and writing. There is a specialized curriculum which focuses in on areas were children with mild learning difficulties have problems. There is daily P.E., weekly art, music and library. Classes can have up to 18 students, but language arts and math are taught in small groups of 6 or 8. For students who need a more individualized approach to learning or who have moderate language processing problems this may not be a good choice as there is little flexibility in the curriculum.
--Submitted by a parent

Wonderful, Caring School Community. Truly understand the children and prepare them for transition to regular classroom.
--Submitted by Carol Clark, a parent

A school which definately focuses on improving the learning challenged. Great student teacher ratio. Individualized support and nurturing envorinment.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has excellent Drama and Physical Education programs which were extremely important to my child's development as a Dyslexic learner.
--Submitted by a parent