Specialized Support for Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia

At Wolcott College Prep, we understand that students with learning differences such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia thrive in environments that value how they learn—not just what they learn. Our strength-based model empowers students with the tools and strategies they need to succeed, and fosters a deep sense of self-awareness, confidence, and academic achievement.

Dyslexia (Challenges with Reading)

Students with dyslexia are supported by:

• Text access in multiple formats, including audio, electronic, print, and graphic, so decoding demands never limit access to course content.
• Assistive technology integrated into daily coursework, including text-to-speech, digitized text, and adjustable screen display settings.
• Direct instruction in reading comprehension strategies, taught within English and reinforced across every subject area.
• A four-year progression through increasingly complex texts, with responsibility released gradually as independence grows.
• Learning Specialists who coordinate accommodations with subject teachers, so support carries into every classroom rather than a single period.

Dyscalculia (Challenges with Math)

• Hands-on, visual math instruction that emphasizes conceptual understanding.
• Strength-based placement in math courses that match student profiles and pace.
• Use of manipulatives, visual models, and technology tools like graphing apps or calculators to support numerical reasoning.
• Ongoing executive function support to help with sequencing, time management, and multi-step problem solving.
• Personalized feedback and flexible assessment formats that allow students to demonstrate understanding in multiple ways.

Dysgraphia (Difficulties with Written Expression)

• Assistive tools such as speech-to-text, keyboarding instruction, and graphic organizers.
• Direct instruction in writing structure and planning, including paragraph construction, grammar, and idea development.
• Learning Strategies coaching to build writing stamina, clarity, and confidence.
• Alternatives to traditional assessments, including oral presentations, video submissions, and collaborative projects.
• Supportive classroom environments that emphasize progress and creativity over perfection.

Why It Works: The Wolcott Approach

• Small class sizes and a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio enable personalized instruction and stronger relationships.
• Learning Specialists work alongside students and faculty to adapt content, support accommodations, and strengthen learning strategies across all subjects.
• A strength-based lens ensures students are recognized for their abilities—not defined by their challenges.
• Faculty trained in learning differences design accessible classrooms where students are supported, respected, and academically challenged.

Average size of
Learning Strategies class

of Wolcott Learning Specialists possess graduate degrees