Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Empowering Students with Learning Differences
For over 90 years, Forman School has remained committed to empowering students with learning differences through personalized education. Our institution specializes in serving students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning challenges, offering a college preparatory curriculum tailored to individual learning profiles. We maintain a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio and utilize cutting-edge educational technologies to foster academic success. Our dedicated faculty works closely with students to develop metacognitive skills and self-advocacy techniques. With a 100% college acceptance rate, we have consistently prepared students for successful higher education transitions since our founding in 1930.Our campus features state-of-the-art learning facilities, athletic programs, and arts centers that support holistic development. We collaborate with experts in cognitive science and adolescent development to refine our evidence-based teaching methodologies. Our programs emphasize executive functioning strategies and personalized learning approaches that address each student's unique needs. The school maintains partnerships with leading educational researchers to ensure our pedagogical practices remain at the forefront of special education. Through our comprehensive support systems, students develop the confidence and capabilities needed for lifelong success.
Services
College preparatory program
Special education support
Boarding facilities
Athletic programs
Arts education
Cognitive development training
Details
- Year established: 1930
Highlights and features
- Specializes in education for students with learning differences since 1930
- Maintains 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio for personalized instruction
- 100% college acceptance rate for graduating students
- Develops executive functioning strategies through evidence-based methodologies
- Collaborates with cognitive science experts for cutting-edge teaching techniques
What people say
Hands-on support
Learning profile adaptation
Executive functioning development
Confidence building
College preparation success
Services
College preparatory program
Our college preparatory program offers rigorous academic instruction tailored to students with learning differences. Through individualized learning plans and small class sizes, we prepare students for university success. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and self-advocacy skills alongside traditional academic subjects.
Special education support
Specialized support services address ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning challenges through personalized educational strategies. Our faculty employs evidence-based teaching methods modified for diverse learning styles. We develop customized learning profiles that adapt to each student's cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
Boarding facilities
Our residential program provides structured living environments that reinforce academic and personal development. Boarding students benefit from continuous support through evening study hours and supervised activities. The program fosters community living skills while maintaining academic focus after classroom hours.
Athletic programs
Comprehensive athletic programs promote physical development and team-building skills. Sports offerings accommodate diverse abilities while emphasizing inclusivity and personal growth. Coaches integrate executive functioning strategies into athletic training to reinforce cognitive development through physical activity.
Arts education
Visual and performing arts programs cultivate creativity and self-expression. Our arts facilities support development through hands-on projects and performance opportunities. The curriculum integrates artistic exploration with cognitive skill-building to enhance learning across disciplines.
Questions
What learning differences does Forman School support?
We specialize in supporting students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences through personalized educational approaches.
What college acceptance rate does Forman maintain?
Our graduates achieve 100% college acceptance into four-year institutions annually.
How does Forman adapt to individual learning needs?
We develop personalized learning profiles that modify teaching methods, materials, and assessments to match each student's cognitive strengths.
What student-to-teacher ratio does Forman maintain?
Our 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio ensures individualized attention and personalized instruction.
How does Forman develop executive functioning skills?
Our curriculum integrates metacognitive training and executive functioning strategies across all academic and extracurricular activities.
Reviews (4)
William Rossbach
Jan 11, 2019
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Forman did a really good job of making your dorm friends become your family. a good experience which turned into short-term rather than long.
Jacqui Lavine
Jul 20, 2018
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As the first year of my daughter's time at Forman comes to an end I am amazed at the positive changes that have occurred for her not only academically (huge changes)but socially as well. She has learned to advocate for herself and takes pride in her new found ability to negotiate not just school but everyday life. My daughter has worked hard, but the Forman environment has allowed her to to be successful by guiding all that hard work and showing her ways to accomplish her goals. I am filled with gratitude for this one in a million school that has taught my daughter to learn on her terms and feel
Jacqui L.
May 18, 2018
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Last year our daughter came to us stating that there was no way she was going to be able to go to college and that she doubted that she would graduate from High School. She is smart, a hard worker but was so discouraged because her learning differences didn't allow her to progress in the environment she was in and her self esteem just crashed. We visited many school and found that Forman seemed to offer the most to give her the help and support she needed. After almost a year there (her junior) it is a completely different world for her. She is not only excited about finding the "right
Katie W.
Feb 08, 2018
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We are so thrilled that we found Forman. It has certainly been a game changer for my son. He came in as a rising Junior full of self doubt about his future and capabilities, and will graduate in a few months as a Senior who has been accepted by an excellent selection of quality colleges. He "found" his learning style with the help of the caring, talented educators at Forman. This DID NOT happen at his large public (highly rated) high school. Socially, he "found" his voice and "his people". If you have a child who struggles due to learning differences, please
