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Why Winston?

A Research-Based Teaching and Learning Model

What is unique to Winston Prep is that we connect research with practice, which allows us to approach each individual student and truly discover their learning needs. We are able to create a successful educational environment where students are learning to become independent. Winston Preparatory School, founded in 1981 in New York City serving students ages 8-21 has grown to include a network of campuses including Winston Transitions in New York City and San Francisco, CA, Winston Online, and Winston in College. Winston Prep serves over 600 students per year providing them with a highly individualized, holistic, and responsive education through our nationally-recognized model of teaching and learning.

What We Do

Our model is based on an in-depth understanding of each student, which results in grouping by learning profile and precisely designed programming. Winston Prep accomplishes this through its Continuous Feedback System. We assess and understand both learning challenges and strengths, and develop individualized programs and support services for each student. We continually assess how a student is responding to their skill development plan and adjust our teaching approach and the plan based on how the student is responding and progressing toward their development goals. It is within this process that students learn through explicit instruction and reinforcement to internalize this process and become the authors of their own continuous assessment and feedback process.

Skills That Matter

Based on our own Lives Over Time research and research in the field, we’ve identified the Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner. These eight qualities are what really matter and are correlated with postsecondary success and independence. Research and experience demonstrate that these are not exclusively inherent qualities but skills to be developed and employed.

Our Faculty

Winston Online faculty team hail from all over the country and hold many certifications and educational backgrounds. This includes reading specialists, special education instructors, learning specialists, and speech and language pathologists. Along with their experiences, education, and certifications, Winston Online faculty engage in continued professional development through the Winston Innovation Lab. They participate in the Teacher Excellence and Leadership Development program throughout the school year are trained in online learning technologies, and participate in team collaboration meetings focused on continuous improvement of our programs.
The Winston Innovation Lab is at the heart of all of Winston Prep’s work. The Innovation Lab conducts original research and is responsible for robust teacher training programs within Winston Prep and for other organizations seeking to develop their staff in the various areas in the topic of teaching and learning as it relates to learning disabilities. We also collaborate with other notable experts in the field.
Winston Preparatory School is a leading school for students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties (ADHD), and non-verbal learning disorders (NVLD).

WPS does not discriminate against applicants and students on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin. The Winston Preparatory School provides programs and services and equal opportunity in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, employment, and the selection of its governing board without regard to gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, or any status recognized by federal, state and local civil rights and non-discrimination laws.