School Search made simple

Navigating the many wonderful schools in the Charleston area can feel like a daunting task. There are many factors to consider when exploring a private school or charter school. You will have opinions from your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers; you may have heard musings in the community; you or your spouse may have grown up in Charleston and as alums already possess strong opinions and loyalties. Regardless of outside influence, it is critically important to examine each school separately from the perspective of how your child learns and what environment will support his/her full potential and foster a love of learning.

School leadership can change; curricula and learning opportunities evolve; teaching expertise continues to progress. One thing that usually stays the same is a school’s mission and educational focus. Most schools work hard to stay abreast of best teaching practices and to offer an environment suited to a diverse learning population. However, some schools have a more specialized focus, specific to their mission, and some work to provide a solid path for children with learning differences like dyslexia, dysgraphia, or autism spectrum disorder. In this area, all schools do not look the same. It is vitally important to know what is available so that your child’s particular needs are actually addressed, especially if certain academic accommodations are necessary to support their progress.

Private schools have various accreditations; it is important to know and understand them and their levels of applicability. Most schools have a detailed website with specific admissions criteria and processes. Take time to examine them thoroughly and make notes of important meetings and deadlines. Most educators understand that a child with learning differences does not necessarily mean having a low IQ, and do their best to provide resources to help all learners. That said, not every school is the right fit for every child.

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At School Search Made Simple, we take the legwork out of your search. We provide you with the details that best characterize your child’s specific learning style and needs. We help break down information enabling you to not only weigh your child’s immediate needs but his/her long term educational trajectory. Guided by school curriculum, teaching methods, educational philosophy, and available resources, we help fine-tune your list of schools. Our expertise, tempered with personal experience as as parent and professional experience and training as educator, allows us to equip you with the tools needed to identify the best possible school for your child.

Below is a list of several independent schools in Charleston, surrounding areas, and beyond. Whether seeking a local school change or moving to the area, let School Search Made Simple help you navigate the available choices. In some unique cases, the school your child needs may not be in the Charleston area. We are constantly researching to help with that too! Consultations are customized to your individual needs and can be done in person or virtually. Contact us to hear more about these services to see if we are a good fit.

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