The Windward Institute

A division of The Windward School

Courses and Workshops

THE WINDWARD INSTITUTE

Our Mission

To increase childhood literacy rates by disrupting the educational status quo to save more lives.

"As part of The Windward Institute’s outreach efforts, it is critical to prioritize equity and access for all young readers and reach more families and children in the broader community."

Alexis Pochna Interim Head of The Windward School and Executive Director of the Windward Institute

WHAT WE DO

Serving The Windward School and Beyond

The Institute is dedicated to training teachers, partnering with leading institutions, advocating for students with language-based learning disabilities, and expanding Windward’s expertise to the broader educational community.

Professional Development

Offering courses, workshops, and custom onsite professional development for schools and districts—all led by Windward-trained instructors

Partnerships

Collaborating with top research and educational institutions to bridge research to practice

Advocacy

Promoting awareness, universal screening, instructional supports, legislative action, and best practices for students with language-based learning disabilities

Reputation and Expertise

Leveraging The Windward School’s proven methods to improve teacher training and positively impact literacy rates worldwide

Courses & Workshops

Expand Your Knowledge

We offer year-round courses for educators, both onsite and online, focusing on evidence-based reading, writing, and multisensory teaching strategies. Learn more about our course roster and how to register.

Free Reading Screenings

Support for Children and Families

The Windward Institute provides free reading screenings on reading and language skills to students in grades K-3, conducted by trained teachers from The Windward School. Families will learn about their child’s reading skill development, areas of need, and considerations for school and home.

Schools & Districts

Transforming Literacy Instruction Everywhere

We partner with public schools, independent schools, and districts for evidence-based literacy program implementation. Schools can access customized workshops, coaching, and ongoing support to ensure every student has a pathway to success.

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