“Our son made honor roll first semester-for the first time in his academic career. For the first time he enjoyed going to school and learning.”

-Parent of 1st year college student

Contact Information

Joan Steinberg, M.Ed.
Director of Educational Therapy

4 Militia Drive, Suite 20
Lexington MA, 02421
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Ph. 781-861-3711
Fax. 781-861-3701
Contact by e-mail

School Placement

ILD provides School Placement Coaching and Services to students in the Greater Boston area.

Many parents of students with learning and attention difficulties find themselves wondering which schools might be the best fit for their son or daughter.  At ILD, our multidisciplinary staff has the expertise to help families make these difficult decisions.  Our School Placement process begins with an initial consultation with parents.  At that time, we familiarize ourselves with each student’s strengths, interests, and challenges. We also discuss the essential features of an “ideal school” for that student.  We then meet with the student to identify his/her priorities and perspectives.  With the family, we consider the advantages and disadvantages of public and private schools, as well as day and boarding options in New England.  We identify the types of support that the student needs, as well as the extracurricular activities that the student will want to have available.  After that initial consultation, we research possible schools and have a follow-up session where we provide the family with specific recommendations and a list of appropriate schools.  We can extend our involvement to include preparation for the entrance exams, helping with applications, essay writing, and preparation for school visits as well as interviews.

In summary:

  1. We begin with an initial consultation with families that includes:
    1. Meeting with parents to determine needs and to consider the advantages and disadvantages of public and independent schools, as well as day and boarding options in New England.
    2. Meeting with the student to identify his/her priorities and perspectives.
    3. From these two discussions, we describe the types of support that the student needs, as well as the extracurricular activities that the student will want to have available.
    4. We research possible schools and prepare a written document with a list of suggestions.
    5. We meet with the family again to provide the family with a list of schools to explore.

Optional services:

  • Instruction, strategies, and practice for entrance exams
  • Preparation of applications
  • Essay writing support
  • Preparation for school visits and interviews
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