Located in Boulder County, Hillside School educates students with dyslexia and other learning differences through a personalized learning environment. Hillside is a half-day program for students in grades 1 through 12. The program focuses on individualized instruction of reading, written language, and math. Students attend their traditional school for the remainder of the day.
In a small classroom setting of four students, teachers personalize instruction for each student’s unique learning style, level, and pace. This approach reduces academic anxiety while creating camaraderie among peers who are similar learners. Teachers work with the same four students for at least a year to create a depth of understanding.
Students’ growth is measured not just by academic progress but also in their transformation into confident, capable learners with healthy self-esteem.
Hillside believes that all children can learn and that the joy of learning is every child’s right. Hillside takes that core belief beyond its walls and into the community, serving as a resource about the education and well-being of children.
Above: Caddis’ rendering of the front of Hillside School
Caddis Collaborative is helping this wonderful community resource as it evolves, conducting Boulder County Special Use Review and Entitlement processes for a wonderful new facility that will architecturally match Hillside’s innovative teaching approach in a setting that provides quiet outdoor space and nature play opportunities for the students.
Caddis is pleased to collaborate with the following firms on its work for Hillside School: Glenn Frank Engineering, Inc. (structural engineer), PCD Engineering, Inc. (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineer), and Faurot Construction, Inc. (builder).
Find out how you can donate to the good work going on at Hillside School.
Above: Caddis’ rendering of a classroom porch at Hillside School
