All-School Learning Differences Awareness Weeks

Graphic that reads, Learning Differences Awareness Weeks happening from Feb. 18 until Feb. 27 2026.

This year’s all-school Learning Differences Awareness Weeks will take place from Feb. 18 – Feb 27, 2026. During these weeks, several discussions, events, and activities will take place within each division and across grade levels to put a spotlight on neurodiversity and the need for greater awareness, advocacy and support for individuals with specific learning differences. Students, families, faculty, and staff will discuss the importance of Wheeler being a neurodiverse affirming and inclusive school community. We hope you will be able to participate in the events listed below!

 

Wednesday, Feb 18

  • Learning Differences Cafe Series: Learn about the Hamilton Institute
    12-1pm | Virtual
    Be sure to join us for this information and discussion session to learn more about the impressive programming and initiatives of the Hamilton Institute for Public Outreach and Advocacy in supporting and advocating for children with learning differences and their families locally, regionally, and nationally.

Friday, Feb 20

  • Learning Differences Cafe Series: Unpacking the Neuropsychological Evaluation Process
    1-2pm | Virtual
    Please join us for a presentation and discussion regarding the complex and often overwhelming process of having your child referred for a neurological evaluation.  Jeanette Epstein and Bill McCarthy will provide information about when a child should be evaluated, what a comprehensive evaluation should include, how to unpack the numbers and complicated language included in such evaluations, and how to best understand and advocate for recommendations and services from this type of assessment. All faculty, staff, families, caregivers and Upper School students are encouraged to join this session.

Monday, Feb 23

  • Hamilton School Alumni Panel
    12-1pm | Virtual
    We have invited a few Hamilton School alumni to share their experiences as individuals with dyslexia and related learning differences, and how their Hamilton experience shaped who they are today. All Wheeler School families are invited to join via GoogleMeet.

Wednesday, Feb 25

  • February All-School Learning Differences Coffee Hour
    8:15-9:15am | Virtual Option
    This event will take place in the Rory and Betsy Smith Conference Room of the Whitaker Building (Hamilton). This is an opportunity for parents and guardians from across school to meet for an informal conversation about a variety of topics related to learning differences. If you are unable to attend in person, you can still join virtually.
  • Learning Differences Cafe Series
    12:45-1:30pm | Virtual
    Learn about our Upper School Polaris program.     Be sure to join us for this information and discussion session to learn more about our Upper School Polaris academic model for educating and supporting bright and curious students with identified learning differences.

Friday, Feb 27

We will host a pop-up shop, featuring Hamilton School gear, outside of the event in Whittaker Building from 5:30-7:30pm!

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