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Chartwell School provides a full academic program in a highly structured learning environment, utilizing multi-sensory teaching. This approach is used consistently in all classes. The course of study includes all areas of language instruction, mathematics, social studies, physical education, and an array of enrichment activities supervised by professional staff. Chartwell provides a unified approach to language instruction, which is essential to students' academic success. Reading, writing, and communication skills are treated with equal importance whether in English, science, or humanities classes. Toward this end, each Chartwell teacher receives additional language training in a structured phonetic/linguistics program so that instruction is consistent across the full curriculum. Students attend six classes each day, two of which focus exclusively on improving reading, spelling and written composition skills. Language training and language arts are sequenced during consecutive periods with the same teacher. Decoding and spelling skills learned in language training are then applied through writing assignments and reading programs. Additionally, students attend a humanities and a math class each day and alternate computer, science, art and physical education classes for the remaining two classes per day. In addition, all students study oral language and practice listening skills. Supplemental services are offered by a certified speech and language therapist for those students requiring additional work in receptive and expressive language development. Students discover and nurture their talents in the Visual Arts, Science Laboratory and Computer Lab. While helping the student overcome academic difficulties, programs at Chartwell actively teach self-reliance and respect for others. Guidance and information workshops for parents foster understanding and offer ways to assist children with learning challenges. Students preparing to return to the mainstream education participate in a formal transitioning program in their last semester, which includes skills for effective self-advocacy.