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We are excited to welcome Ms. Beth Levanti to the Director of Marketing and Communications role.
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We are pleased to announce that James Bullock, Brian Hedgepeth, and Jennifer McAuley have joined The Fletcher School Board of Trustees.
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The Fletcher School named Apple Distinguished School
Charlotte, NC — October 10, 2022 —The Fletcher School is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School from 2022–2025 for its innovative use of technology to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities and differences. Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence. They use Apple technology to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in learning, teaching, and the School environment, and have documented results of academic accomplishment.
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Three new leaders were hired to complete The Fletcher School’s administrative leadership team.
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The Board of Trustees of The Fletcher School is delighted to announce that Dr. Tara Terry has been appointed the fourth head of school, effective July 1.
The Board’s unanimous decision to select Dr. Terry followed the enthusiastic and unanimous recommendation of our eight-member search committee, co-chaired by Jamal Dawkins and Lesley Shull, who both are parents of Fletcher School students.
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Dr. Robert Brooks to speak at Fletcher Forum 2022 -
14 January 2022
The Fletcher School welcomes new Trustees. We are pleased to welcome Ceci Atkinson Robinson, Karen Parker, and Bob Youakim to The Fletcher School Board of Trustees
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The Fletcher School Names New Director Of Advancement, Jennifer Brost!
We are excited to welcome Jennifer Brost to The Fletcher School family
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Arch McIntosh, Interim, Head of School, Molly Gartlan, Laura Boggess, Anna Travieso, and Kim Hintz, award Winners!
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Posted on December 17, 2020
K-12 Art Teacher Molly Partyka has been selected as one of the ArtPop Street Gallery's 20 artists for the ArtPopCLT Class of 2021.
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Posted on December 17, 2020
In this Q&A, Rich reflects on his time at The Fletcher School, and how his experience has led to continued success.
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Posted on September 24, 2020
On the mornings of August 19th and 20th, after five transformational months, our Falcons once again entered through The Fletcher School doors and filled hallways and classrooms with a familiar and exciting buzz. Friendly “hellos” and inventive gestures of kindness took the place of traditional smiles and hugs, and yet the welcoming spirit of Fletcher was unmistakable -- proof that even in an environment of face coverings and social-distancing, our Falcons continue to soar!
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Posted on September 9, 2020
In this Q&A, Layla reflects on her time at The Fletcher School, and the tools she carries with her for success since graduating in 2012.
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Posted on August 24, 2020
Like so many of Fletcher’s students, Jack Shannon is a bright, hard-working, and persistent student who had been struggling to meet his learning potential in a traditional academic environment. His family knew he needed more specialized learning and started looking into other schools. Upon visiting Fletcher, Jack loved his experience and decided he would like to be a Fletcher Falcon.
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Posted on June 15, 2020
On Friday, May 29, the resiliency of our Class of 2020 shone true as they walked across the stage and received their diplomas at our unique, socially-distanced Commencement Ceremony.
Upper School faculty members and families of graduates celebrated each graduate as they viewed the event from their cars, tuning in via radio, and honking to cheer and congratulate each graduate on their great accomplishment...
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Posted on April 8, 2020
Bryce graduated from Fletcher in 2015 and is now a first year law student. In this Q&A, Bryce shares memories of Fletcher, his journey after graduation, and key skills he learned that have led to his success.
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Posted on April 8, 2020
For an entire week this past January, our seniors spent their days shadowing a professional in a field of their interest. This is just one component of a challenging yet awakening Senior Shadowing project that seniors began preparing for in the fall of 2019.
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Posted on January 29, 2020
Learn all about The Fletcher School's admissions process, criteria, and more in this podcast interview with our Admissions Office by Charlotte Smarty Pants.
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Posted on September 30, 2019
Fifteen percent, or one in seven Americans, has a learning difference according to the National Institutes of Health. They relate to the world differently, because they process information differently. They are distinctive thinkers. They are often gifted, yet more than likely face great challenges when measured academically in today’s education system. This is why, in 1982, The Fletcher School was founded to allow students with learning differences to reach their full potential -- both in learning, and in life.
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Posted on April 10, 2019
Maggie Johnson joined the Fletcher community in 2007 as a seventh-grader. While at Fletcher, she served as a member of the Beta Club for four years and was awarded the Community Service Award in her junior and senior year. In 2013, Maggie graduated as valedictorian of her class. Johnson is now a senior nursing student at UNC-Charlotte and was recently selected as the recipient of a competitive and prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program research award.
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Posted on April 9, 2019
Dawson Amick (11th Grade) and Bella Farr (10th Grade) were two of just 100 students from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area who were recognized by Ally Bank for their achievement in mathematics on Pi Day (an annual celebration of the mathematical sign pi) on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
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Posted on April 2, 2019
In 2017, The Fletcher School’s Office of Assessment began a longitudinal study to measure the college success rate of Fletcher graduates. The purpose of the study was to determine what percentage of Fletcher students graduated from a four-year college, or earned a degree from a community college.
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Posted on April 1, 2019
Senior nursing student Maggie Johnson was selected recently for a prestigious research award from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
Johnson will use the award to travel to India after graduation to continue her work with a nonprofit organization supporting health literacy and accessibility for the families of children with disabilities. With the support of the Fulbright Committee and affiliation with New Delhi Children’s Hospital and Research Center (NDCHRC), Johnson will research the challenges to access and compliance with treatments and work to create a more family-focused model for providing information and health care for children living with disabilities in India.
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Posted on January 9, 2019
September 28th through October 30th, The School was visited by an SAIS Accreditation team who got to see our program in action. After an in-depth review process, the team unanimously recommended Fletcher for re-accreditation.
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Posted on October 2, 2018
It’s been 19 years since Evan began her journey at Fletcher as a smiling new third grader, and this year, her journey has come full circle! Evan spread her wings alongside her fellow Falcons from 1999-2003 for third through seventh grades. Now, her Falcon spirit is stronger than ever as she joins our Fletcher faculty as a member of the third grade team. -
Posted on August 8, 2018
Are you confused about the meaning of dyslexia? Unsure whether it’s a catch-all term for many learning disabilities or, rather, a stand alone term for a specific learning disability? Chances are, you’re not alone. As awareness around dyslexia has grown, so has the confusion around what this diagnosis really means.
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Posted on June 12, 2018
People who learn differently exist in every part of the world. However, The Fletcher School’s innovative approach to pedagogy and our tested, successful strategies for teaching and learning, unfortunately do not exist everywhere.
On April 1st and 2nd, a small team from Fletcher shared insights about how to serve students with learning differences with educators from around the world, at an international conference in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Posted on June 7, 2018
In August 2009, Hunter Cox joined the Fletcher community as a rising 8th Grader, eager to learn and meet his new classmates. This year, Hunter begins his career in the field of Engineering, a proud recent graduate of The Citadel. In the four years since the momentous day he graduated from Fletcher -- June 6, 2014 -- Hunter has grown tremendously and met great success!
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Posted on April 16, 2018
Summer is right around the corner, and while children are counting down the days until their much-deserved break from school, many parents are considering ways to keep their child engaged in learning throughout the summer.
For many children, a break from learning over the summer means that skills in reading, math, and writing don’t always pick up where they left off at the end of the previous school year. In fact, studies have shown that without continued practice children can lose one to three months of academic growth. This phenomenon, often referred to as “summer setback”, “summer brain drain”, or “the summer slide”, is oftentimes a concern for parents and teachers, especially those of students with learning and attention issues.
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Posted on March 21, 2018
The Fletcher School is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by Apple as a distinguished school for continuous innovation in learning, teaching, and the school environment for 2017-2019. The Fletcher School first received the Apple Distinguished School designation for 2015-2017 following its large-scale implementation of a one-to-one technology initiative in the fall of 2013.
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Posted on March 12, 2018
Nearly seven years ago, Sarah Bald was enjoying her last few weeks at Fletcher and anticipating what the future would hold for her after graduation. Today, Sarah is living in Botswana, Africa working as a Peace Corps volunteer. “At Fletcher, I learned who I was and what I needed to be successful. I entered college with a strong work ethic and an even stronger sense of self. I knew I could do anything whether it be graduating cum laude at College of Charleston or serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Botswana. I am who I am today because of my 9 years at Fletcher!”
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Posted on March 4, 2018
"At Fletcher, the first day back from Winter Break is always buzzing with activity as we welcome back current students and our Falcons who have taken flight — to begin their career, to advance their education, or to take on life’s adventures. On Young Alumni Day, Fletcher’s positive impact shines through our confident, thriving graduates..."
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Posted February 22, 2018
"For Bald, one her favorite aspects of service is greeting members of her community in their local language – Setswana. 'Greetings are incredibly important in Botswanan culture and village members are stunned when they see me, an American, conversing in their native tongue,' she says. 'For many of my neighbors, I am the only American they have ever known and it is truly an honor that I get to be the person to represent my home country.'"
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Posted December 17, 2017
In this interview with Charlotte Smarty Pants, our Director of Academic and Student Affairs covers the following topics: What are the benefits of The Fletcher School’s unique educational program? About The Fletcher School and the students they serve; How does my child learn best? The benefits of small class sizes and multi-modal / multisensory teaching; What are some other schools and resources available in Charlotte that serve children with special needs? And more...
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The Orton-Gillingham Approach to Teaching: How It’s Implemented & How It Benefits A Child’s Learning
Posted November 20, 2017
An interview with 3 Associate-Level Certified AOGPE Lower School Teachers: This spring, three Fletcher teachers will present at the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE) conference. In their presentation proposals, Christi Kubeck (M.Ed, A/AOGPE, 3rd grade teacher), Stephanie Sanders (MS, A/AOGPE, 4th Grade teacher) and January Reed (M.Ed, A/AOGPE, 3rd Grade teacher) demonstrated their knowledge and expertise in assistive technology and how it compliments the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach, resulting in tremendous positive impacts on student learning.
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Posted October 22, 2017
Our students are unique individuals who learn and process the world differently. They struggle in conventional classroom environments due to their learning differences. Our students quickly uncover their hidden talents and unique learning styles when they join the Fletcher Family. They learn how to excel both in school and in life, reaching their full potential. Our bright, talented, and often gifted students learn in small, structured classes with a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
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Posted April 12, 2017
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District means that one Colorado family whose child is on the autism spectrum will finally receive the private school tuition support that their son needs to succeed academically.
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Posted February 2, 2017
Devin Dunlap is a member of Karen Bald’s Public Service Class at The Fletcher School. This year, prior to the holiday season, the class set out to collect pajamas for area youth whose family circumstances do not always support purchasing new or warm clothing.
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Posted January 17, 2017
Education represents a well-traveled path to a successful and fulfilling life, and consequently, parents across this nation and around the world make sacrifices every day to ensure their children learn, succeed, and achieve their dreams. Some sacrifice more than others – and sometimes those dreams seem far out of reach. When a child learns differently, options can be limited, and the school that can help a child achieve his or her potential is often just another kind of dream.
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Posted January 11, 2017
The start of any new school year can easily be labeled as hectic. Teachers are trying to get to know their students, while students anxiously work to learn their new schedules. Parents may be a little nervous. To ease those feelings and create a better start to the new year, The Fletcher School in Charlotte, NC, decided to change not only the first day, but also the first parent-teacher conferences, with great success.
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Posted September 20, 2016
Eaton’s Lighting Division talked with Dr. Betit about optimizing lighting in schools for students with specific learning disabilities and ADHD, and the strategies that have worked for the many students he has served in his career.
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Lower School Director, Patty Keith, Discusses Early Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities
Posted August 2, 2016
As the Division Head of the Lower and Intermediate Schools at The Fletcher School and someone who has spent my career working with students with specific learning disabilities I am often asked the questions, “What are the early signs of a learning disability?” and “How do I know if my child has a learning disability?”