We empower our families through a collaborative partnership of resources, engagement, and shared advocacy to support every student’s journey.

Stephen Gaynor School is an independent school for bright children ages three to 14 with language-based learning differences. Many parents ask, what are the signs of learning differences in children?

We've put together a Glossary of Terms for Learning Disabilities. Download and review this informative brochure to gain a deeper understanding of terms typically used when talking about learning differences and education and how we address these issues at Stephen Gaynor School.

The following websites provide parents with helpful resources to support their children who may be experiencing learning and attention issues:

A helpful resource for parents whose children may be struggling with learning and attention issues. The Understood web site provides state-of-the-art technology, personalized resources, free daily access to experts, a secure online community, practical tips and more.

This organization aims to improve the lives of the 1 in 5 children and adults nationwide with learning and attention issues—by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools and advocating for equal rights and opportunities.

Resources for parents of children with dyslexia. Stephen Gaynor School’s reading program is accredited through the IDA.

Answers questions and provides resources on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Stephen Gaynor School’s reading program is accredited by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators. The Orton-Gillingham Approach is a direct, explicit, multisensory, structured, sequential, diagnostic, and prescriptive way to teach literacy when reading, writing, and spelling does not come easily to individuals, such as those with dyslexia.

A global charity, led by successful dyslexics. Their purpose is to help the world to understand, value and support dyslexia.

Navigating local services can be complex. We’ve compiled these essential New York State and City resources to help you access the support and information your family needs.

A voluntary association of 192 independent nursery, elementary, and secondary schools enrolling over 81,000 students. It is affiliated with the National Association of Independent Schools and the New York State Coalition for Independent and Religious Schools.

Promise Project's goal is that all children with learning disabilities get the chance to succeed. Promise Project’s mission is to provide an educational path for underserved children who struggle with learning disabilities, evaluating their learning disabilities and getting them the support they need.

The leading provider of training and information for young people with any disability (age 0-26) in New York City, their families, and the professionals who support them. They create access to educational, employment, and independent living opportunities, and advocate with families for meaningful inclusion in the broader community. INCLUDEnyc assists more than 9,000 people each year, and reaches over 130,000 individuals through digital communications and community outreach—all provided free of charge.

The Parents’ Association is a vital part of the Stephen Gaynor School community, bringing families together to strengthen connections, support the school’s mission, and enrich the experience for students and parents alike. Through volunteer leadership, community-building events, and collaboration with school leadership and faculty, the Parents’ Association helps foster an inclusive, welcoming, and engaged parent community.

Some of the events and initiatives supported by the Parents’ Association include:

The Parenting Toolkit Series is an interactive workshop for parents to learn positive behavioral parenting strategies. The workshop series is sequential, and each week builds on the sessions before. Director of the Primary Division, Rebecca Jurow, and Dr. Lauren Levenson, Coordinator of Psychological Services, will host the series in person, primarily for parents of children aged three to ten.

We look forward to exploring valuable tools and techniques to foster positive behavior in your children at home. We will emphasize school-based strategies that support our students every day. Not only does this include working towards managing difficult behaviors, but also finding ways to bring out the best in your child. Many parents recognize that their children thrive on consistency and clear limits, but many don’t know where to start. This series is based on the methods of Dr. Alan Kazdin from the Yale Parenting Center. It will teach specific skills to enable parents to have a broader toolkit to manage challenging behaviors in their children. We emphasize and aim to ensure consistency and generalization of the tools used at school and those addressed in the series.