An extremely effective approach IS available for students who struggle in the traditional classroom. Prentice combines specialized instruction, individualized yet challenging curriculum, a full compliment of enrichment opportunities at our beautiful 6+ acre facility, taught by our caring staff to create a nurturing learning environment for bright, creative students. After serving Orange County for 22 years, Prentice continues to be the only school of its kind to provide the finest standards and research based solution for bright students pre-k through 8th grade who learn differently.
To nurture the full potential of bright, capable students who learn
differently (dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other processing difficulties)
through mastery of skills, development of a “toolbox” for lifelong
learning and the celebration of the individual strengths of each
student. To serve as a resource for students and their families through
early intervention, assessment, support services, current information
and research, and/or recommendations for alternative educational
avenues.
Is Your Bright, Creative Child Struggling in School?
One in Five bright, creative and capable children struggle in school. What are the clues?:
1. Late talker
2. Difficulty with rhyming
3. Struggling in reading, writing or math
4. Family history of language learning challenges
5. Diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, processing issues
A research & standards based multi-sensory approach that works!
1. Caring, nurturing atmosphere
2. Small Class Size (15 or less per class)
3. Large, open air 6+ acre campus
4. Stringent enrollment guidelines
5. Nationally recognized - Read what the experts say…
Logan D. (Class of 2001)
A graduate of El Toro High School, Logan Dooley not only has had much success in school after Prentice, and recently served as an Alternate Athlete for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Men’s Trampoline Team in Bejing.
George M. (Class of 2007)
George is a recent recipient of the National Center for LD’s “30 Voices of LD” award for his artistic talents for his comic book creation, Dynamic Dyslexic Boy. George was also given the 2007 Robbins Art Scholarship Award at Prentice.
PRENTICE EARLY PRIMARY PROGRAM (PEPP)
The Prentice Program enables ALL young children 4-6 year olds in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten to develop the building blocks for academic, emotional and social success.
ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN EXCEEDED
We received $301,928 in new and increased gifts and pledges toward Annual Giving. We are grateful for the generosity of our Prentice Family and the donation from the Douglas Trust for the support, excitement, and momentum this campaign has created and to all of those who responded to the challenge.
WASC ACCREDITATION GRANTED FOR SIX-YEAR TERM
May, 28, 2009 - The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accrediting Commission for schools has granted The Prentice School a six-year term of accreditation expiring June 30, 2015.
THE PRENTICE SCHOOL WELCOMES HENRY WINKLER
Tustin/Santa Ana – Friday, May 29, 2009. Henry Winkler, an award-winning actor, producer, director and children’s author of the Hank Zipzer children's book series, visited the Prentice School, a private school that serves students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
