Specialized instruction to students grades 2-12 with learning differences
The leading independent school in Los Angeles for children with language-based learning differences in grades 2-12, Westmark School has provided an exceptional college-preparatory environment with specialized instruction for over 30 years, allowing students to grow and succeed, not only in the classroom, but in all areas of life.
Westmark students enter with average to above average intellect, and academic goals are appropriately elevated and continually reevaluated for each child. Students of all age levels discover how they learn best and become advocates for themselves, leading them to become highly functional, creative thinkers and problem solvers, ultimately preparing them for a successful college experience.
Westmark™s exceptional multi-modal, research-based pedagogy differentiates instruction based on student need and allows children to discover not only their personal academic style but their strengths and areas of need as well. Using state-of-the-art technology including our one-to-one iPad program and facilities designed with our learners in mind, as well as low student-teacher ratios, our distinguished faculty provide individualized instruction.
Westmark is about much more than what happens in the classroom. With a beautiful new athletic field, highly competitive sports teams, a small sound stage and production studio, vibrant music, performing and visual arts programs, an advanced experiential learning program highlighted by engaging outdoor educational class trips, an integrated service learning program, student leadership opportunities as well as countless enrichment programs, Westmark has much to offer motivated, creative, and multi-faceted children. Westmark is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS).
Keywords: learning disabilities, learning differences, college preparatory, grades 3-12, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, elementary school, high school, Los Angeles, independent schools
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
In 1983 Landmark School of Massachusetts opened Landmark West, in Culver City as a west coast extension of their school. The Landmark Foundation purchased the Encino campus in 1991. In the fall of 1997, Landmark School was purchased by a non-profit corporation, Learning with a Difference, Inc. to provide local control over the development and implementation of the program. These leaders renamed the school Westmark. Throughout its various incarnations over the last 29 years, the basic mission and educational philosophy of Westmark has remained the same: to enable students and parents who live with language-based learning differences to successfully pursue their dreams.
What is your primary product or service?
Westmark School inspires students with language-based learning differences who possess academic potential and personal promise to build on their strengths and prepare for a successful college experience.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
3rd through 12th Grades
Located on 4.7 acres in Encino, CA
Number of students: 220
College preparatory school
Comprehensive college and career-counseling program
Multi-sensory, whole-child approach to education
Small student to teacher ratio. No more than 12 students per core subject class
Nationally recognized one-to-one iPad program
Both PC and Mac computer labs
Lindamood Bell-based intensive reading program
Jane Schaffer Writing Program
Championship CIF athletic program
Digital, Visual and Performing Arts program
Service Learning program
Experiential Learning
Cutting-edge athletic facilities and classroom buildings
After School Enrichment Program
Bus Transportation Offered
Catered lunch program
Fully accredited by CAIS and WASC
Strong faculty professional development program
NAIS and CAIS member schools
Student produced television network and news show, WNN
Which areas do you service?
Westmark Students come from 60+ zip codes throughout the greater Los Angeles area
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