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Westport Day School is Moving to Wilton
Westport Day School, a therapeutic school that provides an alternative for students with anxiety, is moving to a larger location in Wilton.
The Westport Day School (WDS) is moving to Wilton, CT and will be housed in a state-of-the-art, 10,000 square foot, academic space designed by CPG Architects in Stamford, CT. This newly constructed space provides light-filled, airy classrooms, a library, a yoga studio, and administrative space. The space will have a separate entrance for easy drop off and pick up. There is ample parking; and a private outdoor space.
WDS is a private, coeducational, therapeutic day school that serves children from Kindergarten through twelfth grade. Children with internalizing disorders, which means that they are anxious or depressed, are admitted. Such children are often described as bright but fragile or sensitive. They can be easily overwhelmed by a large, fast-paced academic setting. These students may attempt to avoid school-related tasks; for example, some have difficulty with attendance, social engagement, and/or work production at school. WDS is an alternative educational setting for children with average to very superior intelligence. In addition, some children have complex learning profiles.
The WDS experience cultivates mindfulness, ethical sense, and wisdom in students by employing a model of education therapy. The result is an exceptionally warm, welcoming, and calm academic setting for students who have had a difficult academic journey. Relational and motivational strategies to help fragile learners become fascinated by education. WDS is NOT a behavioral program and does not admit students with behavioral difficulties.
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The Masters-level, certified teachers receive extensive and ongoing training in therapeutic educational strategies. Two, full-time, clinically-trained social workers provide direct service to students throughout the day. The program at WDS is guided by a special educator and a licensed clinical psychologist. The faculty works tirelessly to form and to maintain a strong student-teacher relationship, which is regarded as the primary vehicle for student development. The program is academically rich as well as therapeutic. Academic needs ranging from remediation to giftedness are addressed. The setting is small by design, with no more than six students per class.
