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Shelton Facts
Private, non-profit, non-sectarian co-ed school serving students age 3
through 12th grade.
The largest private school worldwide for students with learning differences.
Established in 1976.
Primary emphasis is to provide children with learning differences (average or
above average intelligence) a full, effective curriculum through individualized,
structured multisensory programming. Learning differences include Dyslexia,
Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),
and speech and language disorders.
W W W. S H E LT O N . O R G
Full-day school program.
Accredited by Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS).
A national demonstration, training and referral center for educators, parents,
physicians, psychologists, and student interns.
The Speech / Language / Hearing Clinic offers in-depth speech and
language evaluations, screenings, individual and group therapy, and staff
development for professionals.
Enrollment for 2023-2024 — 1,066 students.
The Summer Program offers courses in Math, English, Reading, Study Skills,
Computer Education, Speech and Health.
Shelton’s three divisions include Lower School (EC-4th), Middle School (5th8th), and Upper School (9th-12th).
Shelton’s Montessori Early Childhood Program serves children ages 3 to 5
years old.
Goal: remediation, with the best individualized educational plan for students.
2 023 - 2024
165 instructional staff, with average teaching experience of 17 years;
93 with advanced degrees.
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Teacher to student ratio is 1:6 with average class size of 10.
U P P E R S C H O O L C O U R S E C AT A L O G
Collaborates on research with major medical institutions.
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The Outreach / Training Program includes the Scholars Program (Saturdays
and summers) for children and adults who need intensive one-on-one
remediation outside the school.
S H E LT O N S C H O O L
The Evaluation Center administers full clinical batteries of tests to determine
the specific nature of learning difficulties. It offers comprehensive
assessments for children and adults.
The Board of Directors includes 38 leaders from all areas of community life.
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