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SHELTON FACTS
Private, nonprofit, nonsectarian co-ed school serving students age 3 through 12th grade.
The largest private school worldwide for students with learning differences.
Full-day school program.
Established in 1976.
Primary emphasis is to provide children with learning differences (average or above
average intelligence) with 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.
Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS).
A national demonstration, training and referral center for educators, parents, physicians,
psychologists, and student interns.
Shelton’s 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 Shelton Speech Clinic offers in-depth speech and language evaluations, screenings,
individual and group therapy, and staff development for professionals.
Shelton’s Outreach & Training Program includes the Scholars Program (Saturdays and
summers) for children and adults who need intensive one-on-one remediation outside
the school.
Collaborates on research with major medical institutions.
Enrollment for 2025-2026 is 1,095 students.
The Summer Program offers courses in Math, English, Reading, Study Skills, Computer
Education, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Speech, Health, and more.
Shelton’s three divisions include Lower School (EC-4th), Middle School (5th-8th), and
Upper School (9th-12th).
Shelton’s Montessori Early Childhood Program serves children ages 3 to 5 years old.
The teacher-to-student ratio is 1:6 with average class size of 10.
184 instructional staff, 75 have advanced degrees.
Average years teachers have worked at Shelton: 17.
Goal: remediation, with the best individualized educational plan for students.
The Shelton Board of Directors includes 40 leaders from all areas of community life.
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