The Southport School

The Southport School is an independent day school for cerebrodiverse children in grades 2-8 with language-based learning differences, like dyslexia and attention issues. Founded in 1984, The Southport School provides transformative educational experiences and thought leadership that acknowledge a student’s strengths, promote independent thinking and self-advocacy, and facilitate a successful transition for continued academic achievement. The Southport School provides a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio and a supportive environment where students receive individualized instruction championed by expert faculty using research and evidence-based approaches. The Southport School serves 123 students from neighboring Connecticut and New York communities. To learn more, visit www.southportschool.org. Purpose: We empower cerebrodiverse students to reach their full potential. Vision: We envision a world where every child with language-based learning differences and attention issues can access exceptional education. Mission: We provide transformative education experiences and thought leadership that have a lifelong impact on students. Values Cerebrodiversity: Honor the cognitive diverse ways the human brain works and celebrate our students’ varied interests and talents. Collaboration: Embrace mutual respect, diverse perspectives, and ideas, and support new approaches to learning. Empowerment: Provide students, families, and teachers with tools that ensure a lifelong positive impact. Excellence: Model exceptional teaching and learning for students with language-based learning differences and attention issues, anchored in continuous professional training and a research-based curriculum. Innovation: Embrace transformative experiences through the research, experimentation, and application of new approaches.