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The Royce Approach to Learning
Personalized learning, rooted in strengths.
Learning Reimagined – for Every Child
Personalized Learning, Rooted in Strengths
At The Royce School, learning begins with the child. Our curriculum adapts to each student’s needs, pace, and strengths – never the other way around. Every classroom, teaching method, and instructional choice is intentionally designed to help neurodiverse learners thrive.
If your child is bright but not yet reaching their academic goals, The Royce School offers a place where they can truly thrive. We create a personalized learning profile for each student, building on their strengths while providing targeted support in the areas where they need it most.
Our approach integrates executive function coaching and mindfulness practices to help students grow not only academically, but as confident, capable learners. Families partner closely with our teaching team throughout the year to track progress and celebrate growth.
The Foundation
Instruction Grounded in the Orton-Gillingham Approach
The Orton-Gillingham (OG) method is phonetic reading instruction rooted in cognitive science. It actively involves the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic parts of the brain to develop or enhance neural pathways.
The instruction is personalized, diagnostic, and tailored to each student. This approach promotes thinking and reasoning skills instead of simple memorization. Concepts are taught clearly and directly to foster genuine understanding of language – which in turn leads to automatic and independent use in academics and beyond.
OG Throughout Our Curriculum
The OG principles guide instruction at The Royce School beyond just reading, shaping our curriculum’s structure.
– Small classroom size with a 10:1 or lower student-to-teacher ratio
– Instruction based on cognitive science
– Simultaneous multisensory instruction
– Concepts taught directly and explicitly
– Consistent encouragement to understand what they are learning, its importance, and its relevance to future learning
All teaching staff at The Royce School are trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach.
The Journey
We Promote Growth Through Experience
At The Royce School, Orton-Gillingham isn’t a separate program – it’s part of how we teach from the moment a child arrives. Students begin with clear, structured, multisensory lessons that help them build strong literacy foundations and early confidence. As they grow, those same strategies evolve with them. They learn to use the tools more independently, applying them to reading, writing, and the ways they express their ideas.
By the time students reach the later grades, these skills feel like second nature. They know how to break down language, advocate for what they need, and use the strategies that work best for them – not just in English class, but across all of their coursework. It’s a gradual, steady shift from guided support to confident independence.
Throughout their journey, Orton-Gillingham reflects our larger commitment to Learning Reimagined – for Every Child – meeting students where they are, helping them grow with confidence, and giving them the tools to thrive long after they leave Royce.
The Whole Child
Mindfulness & Executive Functioning Skills
We support our students in fostering independence and confidence by helping them improve academically and achieve success beyond school. These skills are woven into every aspect of the Royce experience.
– Self-Awareness
– Self-Regulation & Monitoring
– Problem Solving
– Conflict Resolution
– Impulse Control
– Emotional Control
– Flexible Thinking
– Working Memory
– Planning & Prioritizing
– Organization
Our Specialty
Who We Serve
The Royce School specializes in supporting neurodiverse learners, including students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and other language- and math-based learning differences. Our approach is designed to honor each student’s strengths while providing the individualized instruction they need to thrive.
In some cases, students without a formal diagnosis may be admitted if our learning approach aligns with their profile and goals.
If you’re unsure whether Royce is the right fit, we encourage you to contact the school. Our team is always happy to talk through your child’s needs and help your family make an informed, supportive decision.
Important to Know
What Royce Is Not
The Royce School is not a therapeutic program and does not provide specialized services for students with significant behavioral or psychiatric needs. We are committed to ensuring every family finds the right environment for their child.
At this time, we are not able to support students with:
– Moderate to severe Autism Spectrum Disorders
– Significant emotional or behavioral challenges
– Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
– Conduct Disorder
– Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Our goal is always to ensure every child is placed where they can truly thrive. We’re happy to help families explore whether Royce is the right fit.
Let’s Talk
Does the Royce Approach Sound Like a Fit?
Start a conversation with our admissions team. We’re here to help you determine whether Royce is the right environment for your child.