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Where Learning Differences Become Strengths

Spring Valley School provides an extraordinary education for students who learn differently—ensuring that their school years and lives after graduation are filled with possibility, confidence, joy, and success.

 

Extraordinary Students.


Extraordinary Care.


Extraordinary Impact.

 

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Spring Valley faculty attend to academic, social, and emotional development simultaneously.

Our 4:1 student-teacher ratio ensures that interactions are meaningful and effective, and that every learner is fully seen and valued. Our teachers are fully devoted to our students and to our parents–fostering shared goals and consistent support.

Additionally, we offer a wide range of typical school experiences and extracurricular activities—including art, music, clubs, team sports, school-wide dances, and pep rallies — blending all the benefits of a conventional and specialized educational environment.

Our staff and our school are not just liked—they’re beloved.

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6+ integrated therapy programs offered

SVS employs the highest number of in-house Certified Academic Language Therapists in the state, holding the highest level of certification in structured literacy and providing daily 50-minute dyslexia therapy.

Other integrated, daily services include: math intervention, executive function coaching, assistive technology, sensory-free environments, speech-language pathology, and occupational therapy.

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100% of Spring Valley School graduates are enrolled in higher education or employed upon graduation from high school.

1:1 College and Career Counseling provides guidance in post-secondary planning, career selection, standardized testing (accommodations and preparation), college applications and essay writing, and financial aid and scholarship acquisition. 

Rising graduates earn up to 12 hours of college credit before graduation through Spring Valley's Dual Enrollment program, in partnership with Landmark College. 

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Instruction is tailored for students with learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, and executive function challenges. Faculty are trained in the latest brain-based instruction and multisensory learning modalities. 

Our curriculum is appropriately challenging, yet adaptive and responsive to each child’s unique needs. We individualize teaching to align with each child’s learning style, abilities, interests, and curiosities. 

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Routine psychometric student achievement data is collected through several avenues such as our dyslexia therapy program Take Flight and AimsWeb testing. These are verified and standardized metrics that we use in order to track a student's growth and for ongoing progress monitoring while they are here.

When student achievement is research-driven, it results in prescriptive education and intervention for each individual student. For students with learning differences, this means designing customized instructional plans, modifying teaching strategies, and targeting support services to help close academic gaps effectively.

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Community News & Resources

On Friday, May 17, 2025, the auditorium at Spring Valley School was filled with joy, pride, and anticipation as we honored the graduates of the Class of 2025. The ceremony marked a profound milestone—not only for the students crossing the stage but for the entire Spring Valley community that supported them on the journey. At the heart of the celebration were powerful reflections on resilience, the school’s word of the year - and a fitting tribute to the Class of 2025’s unique and inspiring path.

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As parents, it’s not uncommon to notice that your child is writing letters or numbers backwards. Whether it’s a letter like "b" that’s reversed into "d," or a number like "3" that’s mirrored, these reversals can be concerning, especially if they persist as your child grows. While writing backwards is often seen as a natural part of early childhood development, in some cases, it may be a sign of a learning difference that requires professional attention. Understanding why this happens and knowing when to seek help can help you support your child through this developmental phase.
 
In this resource, we will explore why children sometimes write backwards, the normal progression of handwriting development, and when reversed writing may indicate a learning difference that requires intervention.
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In the ever-evolving world of education, one thing remains constant: students thrive when learning is engaging, interactive, and relevant. One of the most promising approaches for enhancing essential cognitive skills—like focus, planning, self-control, and working memory—is through game-based learning. These executive function (EF) skills are foundational for academic achievement, social-emotional development, and lifelong success. Let’s explore how integrating games into classrooms and learning environments can be a powerful strategy to strengthen executive function in students of all ages.

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For neurodiverse students, emotional regulation can be one of the most significant challenges they face. Whether managing the sensory sensitivities of autism, the impulsivity of ADHD, or the emotional highs and lows of learning differences, finding effective strategies to support emotional well-being is critical. Recent research has shed light on an often-overlooked but powerful tool in this effort: physical exercise

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