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Miriam School
501 Bacon Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63119-1512
phone: 314.968.5225
fax: 314.968.7338
ABOUT US
mission
The mission of the Miriam School is to encourage children with multiple learning disabilities to recognize and successfully meet their potential.
The Miriam School Program is founded on the belief that every child possesses unique talents and abilities that can be strengthened within the appropriate educational environment. Our program is specifically designed to meet the special needs of children who have learning, speech/language, sensory/motor, and attention disabilities. More...
Educational environment
Every child possesses unique talents and abilities. The first step in serving children with learning disabilities is to help them explore varied learning styles and discover their individual strengths.
Our dedicated staff of experienced professionals is uniquely qualified to engage the potential in our children. As children discover how they learn, they are better equipped to address the academic, social and personal challenges they meet every day. Each success improves self-esteem and brings the opportunity for yet another success!
support that adapts to individual needs
Students may stay at the Miriam School for three to four years to acquire the tools they need to succeed in a classroom and then transition into a public, private or parochial school with more traditional academic support. Families may also choose to stay at the Miriam School throughout the elementary and middle school years.
We assist children with learning disabilities through:
- A nurturing, structured environment that facilitates growth in the areas of academic and social skills
- Small ungraded class sizes (1:10 teacher/student ratio)
- Specialized occupational therapy for students exhibiting sensory and/or motor deficits
- Specialized speech and language therapy for students exhibiting deficits
- An individualized education plan (I.E.P.) tailored to each child's unique needs and strengths
- An 8:1 ratio full-day Early Childhood Special Education Program serving students beginning at age four
- Art, music and physical education classes which enhance self-esteem and creativity
- Open communication between parents and faculty
- Professional faculty consisting of certified Special Education Teachers, Registered Occupational Therapists and Licensed Speech and Language Pathologists
- Extended Day Care
- Advocacy and Support Services
- Transition Services
accreditations
Independent Schools Association of the Central States
Independent Schools of St. Louis
National Association of Independent Schools
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
