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    Our School

    The Joy School prepares students with learning differences in grades k-8 to return to traditional classroom settings by enabling them to reach their academic and social potential in a safe, supportive environment.

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    Why JOY?

    There's more to TJS than small classes. Explore this section of our site to learn why parents send their kids here and why top-notch teachers choose to work here.
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    Finding the right school for a child who has learning differences can be a frustrating and confusing process. We hope that through an in-depth parent tour, you are able to get the help and support you need.
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    If there is one thing that is true about The Joy School’s curriculum, it is that there is no “one size fits all” program. We meet students where they are, fix what we can fix and give strategies for the rest.
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    Our summer programs are open to all students with learning differences in the Greater Houston area. Check out our academic and social offerings!
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    Other Services

    The Joy School provides additional services for current and prospective students as well as students from other schools. These programs are open to all students with learning differences in the Greater Houston area.
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    We deeply appreciate the parents, grandparents, alumni, foundations and friends who support our mission of educating children with learning differences through the Annual Luncheon, Annual Fund, and many other events!
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Joy Blog:

The Joy School Blog

Parent Learning:

Learning Disabilities Online

All Kinds of Minds

Rick Lavoie

Schwab Learning

Great Schools - Learning Difficulties

Neuhaus Education Center

College Planning with Learning Differences

Social Thinking

Love & Logic

Go Noodle

We Connect Now

Learning Resources for Kids

School Associations:

National Association of Independent Schools

Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association

Enrollment Management Association

International Dyslexia Association

Learning Disabilities Association of Texas

Independent Schools Association of the Southwest

Houston Association of Independent Schools

Special Schools Coalition of Greater Houston

 

Articles by The Joy School:

Remediation vs. Accommodation

Demystifying Dyslexia

The Value of Trade Professions

A Parent's Perspective: Where Do You Go When You're At Your Wit's End?

Leveling the Playing Field with Technology

Mindset Matters

The Importance of Fresh Starts

Executive Functions Presentation

An Alumni Perspective

Earth Day activity for TJS Lower School

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Summer Programs

Learn about The Joy School's academic and social summer programs for all students with learning differences in the Greater Houston Area!

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The Joy School

One Chelsea Blvd.Houston, TX 77006(713) 523-0660


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Nondiscriminatory Policy

The Joy School admits students of any race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs and other school-administered programs.


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