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Founded over 50 years ago, Armstrong has always believed in its students and their bright futures. Our approach is both multi-sensory and experiential to meet dyslexic learners where they are, push them to understand how they learn best, leverage their strengths, and develop the confidence to succeed in high school and life.
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100% of an Armstrong day is designed for children with dyslexia. 100% of our faculty has specific training and experience in working with dyslexics. 100% of our curriculum is tailored toward the dyslexic learner. 100% of our students are dyslexic. At Armstrong, our students are the 5 in 5, not the 1 in 5.

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Armstrong has the experience and size to have it all:

Sports, Drama, Art, Science, Middle School Electives, School Trips, Middle School Dances, Student Government, Band, School Spirit
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On behalf of every child whose life has been changed by attending Armstrong,
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Academics

What We Teach

Learning Skills & Strategies

Classroom participation
Organization and planning
Note-taking
Test-taking
Critical thinking
Technology to support executive function skill development
Using resources and accommodations effectively

Cultivating Resilience

Emotional well-being
Self-advocacy
Self-awareness
Self-control
Self-direction
Social skills

Academic Concepts & Skills

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English/Language Arts
- Reading comprehension
- Vocabulary development
History/Social Studies
- Common Core-aligned curriculum - TCI
Literacy
- Wilson Reading System (2nd-8th)
- Fundations (2nd-5th)
- Just Words (4th-8th)
- READ180 (6th-8th)
- System44- Supplemental intervention
Math
- Common Core-aligned curriculum
- Supplemental interventions:
- Mindset Mathematics - Dr. Jo Boaler, Stanford University
- Multi-sensory math instruction
- Teacher-created resources
Science
- Next Generation Science Standards(NGSS) - aligned
- Mystery Science
- FOSS - California Academy of Sciences
Specialty Area Programs
- Visual Arts
- Music
- Movement
- Physical Education
- Library
- MakerSpace
- Musical theater