“Our child has a developmental disability that strongly interferes with his ability to learn. Literally at the end of our ropes with no place to turn, we came across The Whole Learning School. In the last eleven weeks he has shown remarkable progress. Just last night he read to me for the first time and his confidence and willingness to complete homework have gone through the roof.”

~Dolly, TWLS Parent

 

Individualized Instruction for Challenged Learners

The Whole Learning School (TWLS) was founded in 2003 as a nonprofit, non-public school for children with unique learning styles. It was created for students with learning challenges who are not successful in traditional school models because they require specialized instruction to realize maximum skill attainment. TWLS is the only K-12 day school in the Twin Cities that specializes in serving children with cross-categorical developmental and learning disabilities.

TWLS teaches the whole child by addressing the academic, social and emotional concerns of each student with nurturing, innovative and challenging programs. The curriculum combines essential academic skills and practical life and social skills with the goal that students will graduate from high school and have the tools they need to hold a job and live as independently as possible. Centrally located in Saint Louis Park, TWLS serves students from across the Twin Cities who have disabilities such as, but not limited to:

  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Pervasive developmental disability
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • Nonverbal learning disorder
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Sensory integration disorder
  • Traumatic brain injury

Updates from our blog

  • Teen Party Builds Social Skills/Confidence

    May 11, 2009

    The Whole Learning School’s (TWLS) ”Spring Spectacular” surpassed everyone’s expectations Saturday night, parents and students alike. The idea for the event centered around giving TWLS teens a taste of that quintessential high school experience, Prom. But as the students danced and laughed the night away, everyone in the room could see that this first-time, semi-formal party was building more than just memories.  More…

  • Welcome

    May 4, 2009

    Welcome to The Whole Learning School’s new blog. Here we will post succcess stories, helpful how-to’s and interesting insights from our expert faculty and staff, involved parents and even hard-working students. More…

 

Events

  • July

    14

    • Possible Dreams Tour

      4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

      The Whole Learning School

      You're invited to a free, 45-minute tour of The Whole Learning School (TWLS). On the tour, you'll personally experience what it's like to have a learning disability and how TWLS is helping challenged learners reach their highest potential. We've limited each session in size so you can meet and talk with TWLS leadership and get to know other community members who care about helping all students reach their potential. Click here to register for the tour

  • August

    11

    • Possible Dreams Tour

      4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

      The Whole Learning School

      You're invited to a free, 45-minute tour of The Whole Learning School (TWLS). On the tour, you'll personally experience what it's like to have a learning disability and how TWLS is helping challenged learners reach their highest potential. We've limited each session in size so you can meet and talk with TWLS leadership and get to know other community members who care about helping all students reach their potential. Click here to register for the tour