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Why choose Windward School?

Learn more. The Windward School is a premier independent day school for children with dyslexia or other language-based learning disability. WIth two campuses in White Plains, and one campus on the Upper East Side of New York City, Windward remediates a student's dyslexia or LBLD in preparation for a return to a mainstream school environment.

How can I get help using the mywindward family portal?

If you need assistance using the myWindward Family Portal, please email communications@thewindwardschool.org . MMS students related their experiences to the main character of Fish in a Tree, a story about a girl with dyslexia.

Who is the new director of Marketing&Communications at Windward School?

After an intensive search, The Windward School is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth DeMarte as the new Director of Marketing & Communications, effective November 15, 2021. In this newly expanded role, Ms. DeMarte will join Windward’s senior leadership team as a direct report to the Chief Advancement Officer.

When can I register for the Windward 2022 Summer Program?

Registration for the Windward 2022 Summer Program is now open. The program runs from July 5-July 29, 2022 and is available for students in grades 2-9 as of September 2022.

What is the Windward school email?

Every Wednesday that school is in session, The Windward School Communications Office sends a weekly email called the "We-Blast." This email contains information for all-school news and links to the divisional pages of the myWindward portal. Please refer to the We-Blast and to the portal for the latest information for the School and your student's division.

Why is Windward important?

Windward considers parents and guardians to be essential partners in fostering self-esteem and building effective coping skills. Therefore, a significant effort is made to work with parents and guardians in helping them understand and deal with their children’s learning difficulties.

When is parent seminar?

Parent Seminars. Parent Seminars are held every month beginning in September through the month of April (no seminar held in December). They are offered on the Westchester Middle School campus and the Manhattan campus.

When did Windward School open?

1971. Windward School opens at 3118 Wilshire Boulevard with an enrollment of 68 students. 1972. The first Windward Graduation takes place at the home of Robert Feldman ’73 and Rich Feldman ’77.

When did Shirley Windward open her own school?

Windward renovates the Lewis Jackson Memorial Sports Complex. 1968-1971. Teachers Shirley Windward and Carl Parsons, sharing a mutual joy of teaching and a desire to “open up” their classes, decide to open their own school on the West Side. 1971.

What is Windward's mission?

Windward's mission is to remediate students' dyslexia or other language-based learning disability and to return students to mainstream schools. Windward's language-based curriculum is research-based and multisensory and taught using a direct instruction teaching model.

When is the Windward Institute's 2021 conference?

Windward Sponsors National Conference to Advocate for Equal Access to Books. On August 8-9, 2021, The Windward Institute will sponsor End Book Deserts, the first national conference to call attention to the geographical areas where reading materials are difficult to obtain, also known as book deserts.

What is Windward School?

Windward School strives to innovate and offer students educational opportunities that are unique, engaging, and relevant to life in the 21st century. Our students explore their multiple interests in a dynamic academic environment while growing within a nurturing community.

What is the Windward Parent Guild?

The Windward Parent Guild is the liaison between the parents and Windward School. As a Windward parent, you help to organize and plan many of the School's special events and assist in sustaining the arts , athletics, service learning and other important areas of school life. The Parent Guild works to strengthen participation in the Windward community through parental volunteer programs that enrich the social, cultural, and fundraising activities of the School.

Where is the parent guild meeting?

The Parent Guild holds five meetings during the year on the 2nd floor of the Center for Teaching and Learning building . All parents are always welcome. At meetings, we often hear reports from Head of School Tom Gilder, the Division Directors, college counselors, faculty guest speakers, and various Parent Board Liaisons on the latest activities and plans for our students. Whether you just want to stay informed or wish to volunteer for one of our committees, we hope to see you at the meetings!