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title: "Boarding Schools: Are They Right For Students With Learning Differences?"
description: If you’ve been researching boarding schools in the South for your student with learning differences, here are some things to take into consideration.
image: https://bbk12e1-cdn.myschoolcdn.com/229/photo/orig_photo1063970_9882100.jpg?
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- [About](https://www.curreyingram.org/about) 
    - - Welcome
          - At Currey Ingram Academy we settle for nothing less than being a global leader for students with learning differences. By *promoting strengths and supporting differences*, our students receive the education they truly deserve.
    - - - [Welcome from Head of School](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/welcome-from-head-of-school)
                  - [Mission, History & Milestones](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/mission-history-and-milestones)
                  - [Honors & Affiliations](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/honors-and-affiliations)
                  - [Board of Trust](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/board-of-trust)
                  - [Diversity, Equity & Inclusion](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion)
                  - [Careers](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/careers)
                  - [Our Campus](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/our-campus)
                  - [Faculty & Staff Directory](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/faculty-and-staff-directory)
                  - [Contact & Directions](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/contact-and-directions)
          - - [Learn More](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/welcome-from-head-of-school)
- [Admission](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission) 
    - - Admissions
          - Our Admissions team is here to guide you through the application process, from scheduling an in-person campus visit to completing the admission process.
    - - - [Welcome](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/welcome)
                  - [Admission Process](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/admission-process)
                  - [Tuition & Financial Aid](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/tuition-and-financial-aid)
                  - [Meet Our Students](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/meet-our-students)
                  - [Request Information](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/request-information)
                  - [Schedule a Tour](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/schedule-a-tour)
          - - [Schedule a Tour](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/admission/schedule-a-tour)
                  - [Request Information](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/admission/request-information)
- [Academics](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics) 
    - - A Currey Ingram Education
          - At Currey Ingram Academy, we understand that students learn differently, so we must teach differently. Our teachers use evidence-based instructional practices and multi-sensory approaches to address each student’s learning profile.
    - - - [Academic Approach](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/academic-approach)
                  - [The Currey Ingram Advantage](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/the-currey-ingram-advantage)
                  - [Lower School](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/lower-school)
                  - [Middle School](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/middle-school)
                  - [Upper School](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/upper-school)
                  - [LibTech](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/libtech)
                  - [Transcript Request Form](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/transcript-request-form)
- [Boarding](https://www.curreyingram.org/boarding) 
    - - Residential Life
          - Open to students in grades 9-12, Residential Life at Currey Ingram Academy continues the mission of the day school program by providing extended academic support while building independence and promoting responsibility.
    - - - [Residential Life](https://www.curreyingram.org/boarding/residential-life)
                  - [Dorm Life](https://www.curreyingram.org/boarding/dorm-life)
                  - [Meet the Residential Life Staff](https://www.curreyingram.org/boarding/meet-the-residential-life-staff)
                  - [Student Profiles: Who We Serve](https://www.curreyingram.org/boarding/student-profiles-who-we-serve)
          - - [Request Information](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/admission/request-information)
- [Student Life](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life) 
    - - Student Life
          - Located on a beautiful 83-acre campus, Currey Ingram students participate in a wide-range of outdoor experiences, afterschool activities, athletics, arts and rich traditions such as our Henderson House program that they look forward to all year long.
    - - - [Social & Extracurricular Opportunities](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/social-and-extracurricular-opportunities)
                  - [Fine Arts](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/fine-arts)
                  - [Service Learning](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/service-learning)
                  - [Traditions](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/traditions)
                  - [Afterschool Activities](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/afterschool-activities)
- [Athletics](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics) 
    - - Sports on Campus
          - Mustang Athletics is an educational-based athletics program that provides a competitive and safe environment. Offering both individual and team sports to students in grades K-12, all students are encouraged to participate.
    - - - [Mustang Athletics](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/mustang-athletics)
                  - [Mustang Coaches](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/mustang-coaches)
                  - [Team Schedules](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/team-schedules)
                  - [Tradition & History](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/tradition-and-history)
                  - [Facilities](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/facilities)
                  - [Partners](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/partners)
                  - [CIA Spirit Store](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/cia-spirit-store)
          - - [Meet the Coaches](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/athletics/mustang-coaches)
                  - [Spirit Store](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/athletics/cia-spirit-store)
- [Giving](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving) 
    - - Support Currey Ingram
          - It is through the philanthropy of our donors that Currey Ingram is able to provide life-changing, personalized instruction to support students with learning differences. From the Currey Ingram Annual Fund to planned giving, our Community Engagement team is is here to help guide you through the process.
    - - - [Giving](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving/giving)
                  - [Give Online](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving/give-online)
                  - [Annual Giving](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving/annual-giving)
                  - [Endowment & Scholarship Support](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving/endowment-and-scholarship-support)
                  - [Planned Giving](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving/planned-giving)
          - - [Make a Gift](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/giving/give-online)
- [Community](https://www.curreyingram.org/community) 
    - - Our Community
          - Currey Ingram Academy's community initiatives provide a broad range of learning opportunities that reflect the needs and interests of the community while strengthening the community's understanding of learning differences.
    - - - [News & Events](https://www.curreyingram.org/community/news-and-events)
                  - [Currey Ingram Blog](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog)
                  - [Currey Ingram Podcast](https://www.curreyingram.org/community/currey-ingram-podcast)
                  - [The Diagnostic Center](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/diagnostic-center/welcome)
                  - [The Annette Eskind Institute of Learning](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/annette-eskind-institute-of-learning)
                  - [The Child Development Center](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/child-development-center)
                  - [Summer Programs](https://www.curreyingram.org/community/summer-programs)
                  - [Scientific Advisory Board](https://www.curreyingram.org/community/scientific-advisory-board)
          - - [Learn](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/annette-eskind-institute-of-learning)
                  - [Listen](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/community/currey-ingram-podcast)

- [MyCIA](https://curreyingram.myschoolapp.com/app#login)
- [Calendar](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/calendar)
- [Search](https://www.curreyingram.org/search-results?q=)
- - [Inquire](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/request-information)

- [MyCIA](https://curreyingram.myschoolapp.com/app#login)
- [Calendar](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/calendar)
- [Search](https://www.curreyingram.org/search-results?q=)
- - [Inquire](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/request-information)

[![Currey Ingram Academy, Brentwood, TN](https://blog.curreyingram.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/CurreyIngramAcademy_February2021/images/Logo.png?width=1538&height=379&name=Logo.png "Currey Ingram Academy, Brentwood, TN")](https://www.curreyingram.org/)

- [About](https://www.curreyingram.org/about) 
    - - Welcome
          - At Currey Ingram Academy we settle for nothing less than being a global leader for students with learning differences. By *promoting strengths and supporting differences*, our students receive the education they truly deserve.
    - - - [Welcome from Head of School](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/welcome-from-head-of-school)
                  - [Mission, History & Milestones](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/mission-history-and-milestones)
                  - [Honors & Affiliations](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/honors-and-affiliations)
                  - [Board of Trust](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/board-of-trust)
                  - [Diversity, Equity & Inclusion](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion)
                  - [Careers](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/careers)
                  - [Our Campus](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/our-campus)
                  - [Faculty & Staff Directory](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/faculty-and-staff-directory)
                  - [Contact & Directions](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/contact-and-directions)
          - - [Learn More](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/welcome-from-head-of-school)
- [Admission](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission) 
    - - Admissions
          - Our Admissions team is here to guide you through the application process, from scheduling an in-person campus visit to completing the admission process.
    - - - [Welcome](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/welcome)
                  - [Admission Process](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/admission-process)
                  - [Tuition & Financial Aid](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/tuition-and-financial-aid)
                  - [Meet Our Students](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/meet-our-students)
                  - [Request Information](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/request-information)
                  - [Schedule a Tour](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/schedule-a-tour)
          - - [Schedule a Tour](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/admission/schedule-a-tour)
                  - [Request Information](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/admission/request-information)
- [Academics](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics) 
    - - A Currey Ingram Education
          - At Currey Ingram Academy, we understand that students learn differently, so we must teach differently. Our teachers use evidence-based instructional practices and multi-sensory approaches to address each student’s learning profile.
    - - - [Academic Approach](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/academic-approach)
                  - [The Currey Ingram Advantage](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/the-currey-ingram-advantage)
                  - [Lower School](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/lower-school)
                  - [Middle School](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/middle-school)
                  - [Upper School](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/upper-school)
                  - [LibTech](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/libtech)
                  - [Transcript Request Form](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/transcript-request-form)
- [Boarding](https://www.curreyingram.org/boarding) 
    - - Residential Life
          - Open to students in grades 9-12, Residential Life at Currey Ingram Academy continues the mission of the day school program by providing extended academic support while building independence and promoting responsibility.
    - - - [Residential Life](https://www.curreyingram.org/boarding/residential-life)
                  - [Dorm Life](https://www.curreyingram.org/boarding/dorm-life)
                  - [Meet the Residential Life Staff](https://www.curreyingram.org/boarding/meet-the-residential-life-staff)
                  - [Student Profiles: Who We Serve](https://www.curreyingram.org/boarding/student-profiles-who-we-serve)
          - - [Request Information](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/admission/request-information)
- [Student Life](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life) 
    - - Student Life
          - Located on a beautiful 83-acre campus, Currey Ingram students participate in a wide-range of outdoor experiences, afterschool activities, athletics, arts and rich traditions such as our Henderson House program that they look forward to all year long.
    - - - [Social & Extracurricular Opportunities](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/social-and-extracurricular-opportunities)
                  - [Fine Arts](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/fine-arts)
                  - [Service Learning](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/service-learning)
                  - [Traditions](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/traditions)
                  - [Afterschool Activities](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/afterschool-activities)
- [Athletics](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics) 
    - - Sports on Campus
          - Mustang Athletics is an educational-based athletics program that provides a competitive and safe environment. Offering both individual and team sports to students in grades K-12, all students are encouraged to participate.
    - - - [Mustang Athletics](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/mustang-athletics)
                  - [Mustang Coaches](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/mustang-coaches)
                  - [Team Schedules](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/team-schedules)
                  - [Tradition & History](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/tradition-and-history)
                  - [Facilities](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/facilities)
                  - [Partners](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/partners)
                  - [CIA Spirit Store](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/cia-spirit-store)
          - - [Meet the Coaches](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/athletics/mustang-coaches)
                  - [Spirit Store](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/athletics/cia-spirit-store)
- [Giving](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving) 
    - - Support Currey Ingram
          - It is through the philanthropy of our donors that Currey Ingram is able to provide life-changing, personalized instruction to support students with learning differences. From the Currey Ingram Annual Fund to planned giving, our Community Engagement team is is here to help guide you through the process.
    - - - [Giving](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving/giving)
                  - [Give Online](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving/give-online)
                  - [Annual Giving](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving/annual-giving)
                  - [Endowment & Scholarship Support](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving/endowment-and-scholarship-support)
                  - [Planned Giving](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving/planned-giving)
          - - [Make a Gift](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/giving/give-online)
- [Community](https://www.curreyingram.org/community) 
    - - Our Community
          - Currey Ingram Academy's community initiatives provide a broad range of learning opportunities that reflect the needs and interests of the community while strengthening the community's understanding of learning differences.
    - - - [News & Events](https://www.curreyingram.org/community/news-and-events)
                  - [Currey Ingram Blog](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog)
                  - [Currey Ingram Podcast](https://www.curreyingram.org/community/currey-ingram-podcast)
                  - [The Diagnostic Center](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/diagnostic-center/welcome)
                  - [The Annette Eskind Institute of Learning](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/annette-eskind-institute-of-learning)
                  - [The Child Development Center](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/child-development-center)
                  - [Summer Programs](https://www.curreyingram.org/community/summer-programs)
                  - [Scientific Advisory Board](https://www.curreyingram.org/community/scientific-advisory-board)
          - - [Learn](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/annette-eskind-institute-of-learning)
                  - [Listen](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/community/currey-ingram-podcast)

- [MyCIA](https://curreyingram.myschoolapp.com/app#login)
- [Quicklinks](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/winter-2021-protocols) 
    - [Winter 2021 Protocols](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/winter-2021-protocols)
    - [Summer Programs](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/community/summer-programs)
- [About](https://www.curreyingram.org/about) 
    - [Welcome from Head of School](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/welcome-from-head-of-school)
    - [Mission, History & Milestones](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/mission-history-and-milestones)
    - [Honors & Affiliations](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/honors-and-affiliations)
    - [Board of Trust](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/board-of-trust)
    - [Diversity, Equity & Inclusion](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion)
    - [Careers](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/careers)
    - [Our Campus](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/our-campus)
    - [Faculty & Staff Directory](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/faculty-and-staff-directory)
    - [Contact & Directions](https://www.curreyingram.org/about/contact-and-directions)
- [Admission](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission) 
    - [Welcome](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/welcome)
    - [Admission Process](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/admission-process)
    - [Tuition & Financial Aid](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/tuition-and-financial-aid)
    - [Meet Our Students](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/meet-our-students)
    - [Request Information](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/request-information)
    - [Schedule a Tour](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/schedule-a-tour)
- [Academics](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics) 
    - [Academic Approach](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/academic-approach)
    - [The Currey Ingram Advantage](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/the-currey-ingram-advantage)
    - [Lower School](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/lower-school) 
          - [EARLY Intervention Approach](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/lower-school/early-intervention-approach)
    - [Middle School](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/middle-school) 
          - [A Day in the Life](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/middle-school/a-day-in-the-life)
    - [Upper School](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/upper-school) 
          - [College Counseling](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/upper-school/college-counseling)
    - [LibTech](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/libtech)
    - [Transcript Request Form](https://www.curreyingram.org/academics/transcript-request-form)
- [Boarding](https://www.curreyingram.org/boarding) 
    - [Residential Life](https://www.curreyingram.org/boarding/residential-life)
    - [Dorm Life](https://www.curreyingram.org/boarding/dorm-life)
    - [Meet the Residential Life Staff](https://www.curreyingram.org/boarding/meet-the-residential-life-staff)
    - [Student Profiles: Who We Serve](https://www.curreyingram.org/boarding/student-profiles-who-we-serve)
- [Student Life](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life) 
    - [Social & Extracurricular Opportunities](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/social-and-extracurricular-opportunities)
    - [Fine Arts](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/fine-arts) 
          - [Lower School Fine Arts](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/fine-arts/lower-school-fine-arts)
          - [Middle School Fine Arts](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/fine-arts/middle-school-fine-arts)
          - [Upper School Fine Arts](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/fine-arts/upper-school-fine-arts)
    - [Service Learning](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/service-learning)
    - [Traditions](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/traditions)
    - [Afterschool Activities](https://www.curreyingram.org/student-life/afterschool-activities)
- [Athletics](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics) 
    - [Mustang Athletics](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/mustang-athletics)
    - [Mustang Coaches](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/mustang-coaches)
    - [Team Schedules](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/team-schedules)
    - [Tradition & History](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/tradition-and-history)
    - [Facilities](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/facilities)
    - [Partners](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/partners)
    - [CIA Spirit Store](https://www.curreyingram.org/athletics/cia-spirit-store)
- [Giving](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving) 
    - [Giving](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving/giving)
    - [Give Online](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving/give-online)
    - [Annual Giving](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving/annual-giving)
    - [Endowment & Scholarship Support](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving/endowment-and-scholarship-support)
    - [Planned Giving](https://www.curreyingram.org/giving/planned-giving)
- [Community](https://www.curreyingram.org/community) 
    - [News & Events](https://www.curreyingram.org/community/news-and-events)
    - [Currey Ingram Blog](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog)
    - [Currey Ingram Podcast](https://www.curreyingram.org/community/currey-ingram-podcast)
    - [The Diagnostic Center](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/diagnostic-center/welcome)
    - [The Annette Eskind Institute of Learning](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/annette-eskind-institute-of-learning)
    - [The Child Development Center](https://www.curreyingram.org/page/child-development-center)
    - [Summer Programs](https://www.curreyingram.org/community/summer-programs) 
          - [ADHD Summer Treatment Program](https://www.curreyingram.org/community/summer-programs/adhd-summer-treatment-program)
          - [Camp Beech Creek](https://www.curreyingram.org/community/summer-programs/camp-beech-creek)
          - [Reading Intensive Camp](https://www.curreyingram.org/community/summer-programs/reading-intensive-camp)
          - [Sports Camps](https://www.curreyingram.org/community/summer-programs/sports-camps)
          - [WRaP](https://www.curreyingram.org/community/summer-programs/wrap)
    - [Scientific Advisory Board](https://www.curreyingram.org/community/scientific-advisory-board)
- [Diagnostic Center](https://www.curreyingram.org/diagnostic-center) 
    - [Welcome](https://www.curreyingram.org/diagnostic-center/welcome)
    - [Psychoeducational Evaluations](https://www.curreyingram.org/diagnostic-center/psychoeducational-evaluations)
    - [Other Evaluations](https://www.curreyingram.org/diagnostic-center/other-evaluations)
    - [Reasons for Testing](https://www.curreyingram.org/diagnostic-center/reasons-for-testing)
    - [Contact Us](https://www.curreyingram.org/diagnostic-center/contact-us)
- [Child Development Center](https://www.curreyingram.org/child-development-center)
- [Annette Eskind Institute of Learning](https://www.curreyingram.org/annette-eskind-institute-of-learning)

![Currey Ingram Blog](https://blog.curreyingram.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/CurreyIngramAcademy_February2021/images/blog-banner.jpg)

# Currey Ingram Blog

## Boarding Schools: Are They Right For Students With Learning Differences?

Posted by [Currey Ingram Academy](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/author/currey-ingram-academy) on May 16, 2023 4:02:00 PM

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If you’ve been researching [boarding schools in the South](https://www.curreyingram.org/boarding-schools-in-the-south) for your student with learning differences, you may be apprehensive about sending your child “away” for their education. However, you should know that this nurturing, caring, and rigorous academic environment can help your child grow and learn to compensate for the challenges that lie ahead.

 

Boarding schools have long been associated with academic programs that far exceed those of their public school counterparts. However, what sets boarding schools in the South apart for students with learning differences is their unique focus on fostering each individual’s personality and providing custom support. Currey Ingram Academy not only assists young learners with their differences while navigating academic challenges but also helps to foster an environment where they can embrace who they are.

## A Holistic Experience

 

Boarding schools for students with learning differences are designed with a curriculum to address various educational needs. Our program provides a supportive and inclusive environment to embrace all sorts of learning styles. Students at boarding schools in the South benefit from individualized attention and learning plans crafted just for them. This means they receive targeted attention and specialized teaching methods, additional resources, and, if applicable, assistive technologies. Students with learning differences have a unique opportunity to explore their academic and personal potential in an environment that accommodates their learning profiles and helps them thrive in and out of the classroom.

## Independence

 

Boarding schools in the South that focus on students with learning differences go beyond academic support. Schools like Currey Ingram Academy focus on preparing young adult learners for life outside of the classroom.  Educators in these types of environments understand the importance of equipping students with essential life skills that also foster independence. By giving them an opportunity to be self-reliant, students at boarding schools in the South build self-confidence and become empowered to take control of their academic careers. Further, these young learners learn coping mechanisms that will help them navigate the challenges of adulthood.

## Self-Expression

 

Self-expression is difficult for young people of all ages, but one of the significant advantages of boarding schools in the South is the types of opportunities that present themselves. Students can join creative outlets, such as art, music, and drama clubs. There are also sports, photography, and other potential pastimes that let children learn about their strengths instead of fearing their weaknesses.

## A Supportive Community

 

Tennessee has always been known as a supportive community, and boarding schools in the South follow suit. Students needing a welcoming atmosphere where they can connect with their peers who share similar challenges will appreciate the family-like environment of schools like Currey Ingram Academy. Students here often go on to form life-long friendships with like-minded individuals.

 

Ultimately, the decision to put your child into a boarding school is a difficult one. However, students who find that they cannot thrive in a traditional classroom setting may find the experience an empowering and supportive one. Boarding schools in the South allow students with learning differences to embrace their authentic selves while receiving specialized support. This can make a difference and their confidence throughout their lifetime and give them the skills necessary to thrive wherever they are in life.

 

[*Currey Ingram Academy*](https://www.curreyingram.org/) *is a private day and boarding school in Brentwood, TN. As the area’s leading academic program for students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences, Currey Ingram Academy provides comprehensive education, social-emotional development opportunities, and more in a safe and nurturing environment. Currey Ingram Academy is located just a few miles outside of the greater Nashville area and is accredited by the SACS, CAS, and SAIS. Currey Ingram Academy is a private day and boarding school in Brentwood, TN. As the area’s leading academic program for students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences, Currey Ingram Academy provides comprehensive education, social-emotional development opportunities, and more in a safe and nurturing environment. Currey Ingram Academy is located just a few miles outside of the greater Nashville area and is accredited by the SACS, CAS, and SAIS.*

#### Currey Ingram Academy

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 Currey Ingram Academy is an exemplary K-12 day and boarding school that empowers students with learning differences to reach their fullest potential. Since 2002, the school has been located on an 83-acre campus in Brentwood, Tenn., just miles from Nashville and Franklin. Families from 33 states and eight countries cite the school as their primary reason for moving to Middle Tennessee.

Currey Ingram Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and AdvancEd/Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI).

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