Arrowsmith School Cognitive Intensive Program is open to students from ages 8 and above and is suitable for those with learning difficulties to those in demanding academic environments. It uses neuroplastic principles to improve the symbol relations cognitive function. It focuses on strengthening the function responsible for understanding and reasoning in a 6-week period.

The Our Kids review of Arrowsmith School Cognitive Intensive Program

The Arrowsmith School was founded in 1980 by Barbara Arrowsmith-Young to provide support for struggling learners. The school has been an object of interest ever since, due to the concept that Arrowsmith-Young built her program around. "If we look at a lot of special education programs, the majority assume the learner is fixed," she said. "What my program is saying is that we can change the learner so they can learn." While there are many things that set the school apart, that sense of what is possible is prime among them. The Cognitive Intensive Program extends the work of the school, based in a like model and similar goals. Each year it hosts both adults and school age students who arrived from literally from around the world--as close as the US, and as far as Australia. They come because of the success of the program as well as its uniqueness—there is literally nothing like it in terms of approach and outcomes. And the outcomes are these: taking struggling learners, specifically around cognitive function and symbol relations, and helping them develop as learners and growing into a more accurate understanding of their academic abilities and what they are capable of. It’s life-changing in every way. The program promises a lot, and it consistently delivers all of that and more. 

• February 12, 2020:  Winter 2020 Open House
  Arrowsmith School , 245 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Ontario
  Join us Wednesday, February 12 from 06:30 pm - 08:30 pm

  About Arrowsmith Program

  The Arrowsmith Program has been recognized by Sharp Brains as the Most Innovative Special Education Program of its kind, identifying and strengthening the weak cognitive functions that underlie specific learning difficulties. Ongoing research with neuroscientists, neuropsychologists and psychologists is demonstrating that the program not only changes the brain, cognitive functioning, and academic achievement but also leads to social-emotional well-being.

  Come to our Open House and learn more about how we are overcoming learning difficulties.

  At our event you will be able to:

  1. Meet the Principal and learn more about Arrowsmith School Toronto and the range of programs we offer including our Cognitive Intensive Program.

  2. Learn more about our unique approach to understanding and addressing learning difficulties.

  3. Find out more about how we support children across age ranges and get your questions answered by our school community.

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• April 18, 2020:  Spring 2020 Open House
  Arrowsmith School , 245 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Ontario
  Join us Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 am - 02:00 pm

  About Arrowsmith Program

  The Arrowsmith Program has been recognized by Sharp Brains as the Most Innovative Special Education Program of its kind, identifying and strengthening the weak cognitive functions that underlie specific learning difficulties. Ongoing research with neuroscientists, neuropsychologists and psychologists is demonstrating that the program not only changes the brain, cognitive functioning, and academic achievement but also leads to social-emotional well-being.

  Come to our Open House and learn more about how we are overcoming learning difficulties.

  At our event you will be able to:

  1. Meet the Principal and learn more about Arrowsmith School Toronto and the range of programs we offer including our Cognitive Intensive Program.

  2. Learn more about our unique approach to understanding and addressing learning difficulties.

  3. Find out more about how we support children across age ranges and get your questions answered by our school community.

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• June 10, 2020:  40th Anniversary 2020 Open House
  Arrowsmith School , 245 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Ontario
  Join us Wednesday, June 10 from 06:30 pm - 07:30 pm

  About Arrowsmith Program

  The Arrowsmith Program has been recognized by Sharp Brains as the Most Innovative Special Education Program of its kind, identifying and strengthening the weak cognitive functions that underlie specific learning difficulties. Ongoing research with neuroscientists, neuropsychologists and psychologists is demonstrating that the program not only changes the brain, cognitive functioning, and academic achievement but also leads to social-emotional well-being.

  Come to our Open House and learn more about how we are overcoming learning difficulties.

  At our event you will be able to:

  1. Meet the Principal and learn more about Arrowsmith School Toronto and the range of programs we offer including our Cognitive Intensive Program.

  2. Learn more about our unique approach to understanding and addressing learning difficulties.

  3. Find out more about how we support children across age ranges and get your questions answered by our school community.

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• August 12, 2020:  Summer 2020 Open House
  Arrowsmith School , 245 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Ontario
  Join us Wednesday, August 12 from 06:30 pm - 07:30 pm

  About Arrowsmith Program

  The Arrowsmith Program has been recognized by Sharp Brains as the Most Innovative Special Education Program of its kind, identifying and strengthening the weak cognitive functions that underlie specific learning difficulties. Ongoing research with neuroscientists, neuropsychologists and psychologists is demonstrating that the program not only changes the brain, cognitive functioning, and academic achievement but also leads to social-emotional well-being.

  Come to our Open House and learn more about how we are overcoming learning difficulties.

  At our event you will be able to:

  1. Meet the Principal and learn more about Arrowsmith School Toronto and the range of programs we offer including our Cognitive Intensive Program.

  2. Learn more about our unique approach to understanding and addressing learning difficulties.

  3. Find out more about how we support children across age ranges and get your questions answered by our school community.

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• November 14, 2020:  Fall 2020 Open House
  Arrowsmith School , 245 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Ontario
  Join us Saturday, November 14 from 11:30 am - 01:30 pm

  About Arrowsmith Program

  The Arrowsmith Program has been recognized by Sharp Brains as the Most Innovative Special Education Program of its kind, identifying and strengthening the weak cognitive functions that underlie specific learning difficulties. Ongoing research with neuroscientists, neuropsychologists and psychologists is demonstrating that the program not only changes the brain, cognitive functioning, and academic achievement but also leads to social-emotional well-being.

  Come to our Open House and learn more about how we are overcoming learning difficulties.

  At our event you will be able to:

  1. Meet the Principal and learn more about Arrowsmith School Toronto and the range of programs we offer including our Cognitive Intensive Program.

  2. Learn more about our unique approach to understanding and addressing learning difficulties.

  3. Find out more about how we support children across age ranges and get your questions answered by our school community.

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• Open House Presentations

  Wednesday Evening Open House Presentations for Parents and Families at Arrowsmith School in Toronto We invite families who have a child with learning difficulties and others who are interested in learning about our program to attend one of our Wednesday evening Open House Presentations that are held throughout the year. All of our Open Houses begin at 7:00 p.m. with a presentation describing our program following which visitors will have an opportunity to ask questions, tour the school and meet some our teachers and observe demonstrations of some of our exercises. It is not necessary to call ahead, please just drop in. We also welcome visitors who may be considering enrolling their child in the Arrowsmith Program in one of the independent schools that offer the Arrowsmith Program. Please call our Admissions Coordinator, Janet Scott, at 416 963-4962 if you have any questions about our admissions process or if you would like to speak further with someone at Arrowsmith School about your child's learning needs.

• Arrowsmith Program

  The Arrowsmith Program is based on the application of neuroscientific research and for 40 years we have worked to help students strengthen the weak cognitive capacities underlying a range of learning difficulties. Our goal is to help students become effective, confident, and self-directed learners. For children and youth, this includes enabling them to return to a regular school after a three to four year program. Our program is offered at schools throughout North America, the Cayman Islands, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Spain, and Switzerland.

• Introduction

  Arrowsmith School Toronto and Arrowsmith School Peterborough are privately owned co-educational and non-denominational day schools that are dedicated to helping students with learning disabilities. Arrowsmith School in Toronto was established in 1980 and Arrowsmith School Peterborough opened in 2005. The Arrowsmith Program is founded on neuroscientific research and 40 years of experience demonstrating that it is possible for students to strengthen the weak cognitive capacities underlying their learning dysfunctions through a program of specific cognitive exercises. The Arrowsmith Program identifies, intervenes and strengthens the weak cognitive capacities that affect learning. Students are able to capitalize on their increased learning capacities and after a three or four year program can function without special education assistance or program accommodations.