--- title: Currey Ingram Blog | education description: education | Currey Ingram Academy's approach to teaching and learning is designed to empower every student to achieve his/her fullest potential. Subscribe to “Currey Ingram Advantage Blog” and set your child on a path to success. --- [Login](https://www.curreyingram.org/app) [![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. 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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) - 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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.curreyingram.org/hubfs/0L4A9559.jpg)](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/why-early-intervention-for-learning-differences-matters) When a child shows signs of dyslexia, ADHD, language-based learning challenges, or other learning differences, many families understandably try tutoring, wait-and-see approaches, or short-term supports before considering a specialized school. But research suggests that **early intervention for learning differences** is one of the most important steps families can take. The earlier a child’s needs are identified and addressed, the better the chances of strengthening foundational skills, improving confidence, and preventing larger academic struggles later on. [Read More](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/why-early-intervention-for-learning-differences-matters) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/why-early-intervention-for-learning-differences-matters#comments-listing) Topics: [education](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/tag/education), [Learning](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/tag/learning) ## [Accessibility Is Not a Loophole. It’s a Civil Right.](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/accessibility-is-not-a-loophole.-its-a-civil-right) Posted by [Currey Ingram Academy](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/author/currey-ingram-academy) on Jan 22, 2026 8:40:59 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.curreyingram.org/hubfs/Add%20a%20heading%20(1).png)](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/accessibility-is-not-a-loophole.-its-a-civil-right) In today’s world, **accommodations are too often misunderstood**. In schools, workplaces, and public spaces, individuals who request support may face skepticism, bias, or the harmful assumption that accommodations provide an “unearned advantage.” These narratives do real damage—not only to people with disabilities, but to our collective understanding of equity and access. [Read More](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/accessibility-is-not-a-loophole.-its-a-civil-right) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/accessibility-is-not-a-loophole.-its-a-civil-right#comments-listing) Topics: [education](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/tag/education), [Learning](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/tag/learning), [News](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/tag/news) ## [What Are Irregular Words And Why Are They Important For Children With Dyslexia?](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/what-are-irregular-words-and-why-are-they-important-for-children-with-dyslexia) Posted by [Currey Ingram Academy](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/author/currey-ingram-academy) on Dec 15, 2021 6:37:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.curreyingram.org/hubfs/pexels-julia-m-cameron-4144100.jpg)](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/what-are-irregular-words-and-why-are-they-important-for-children-with-dyslexia) What Are Irregular Words And Why Are They Important For Children With Dyslexia? [Read More](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/what-are-irregular-words-and-why-are-they-important-for-children-with-dyslexia) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/what-are-irregular-words-and-why-are-they-important-for-children-with-dyslexia#comments-listing) Topics: [education](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/tag/education), [wellbeing](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/tag/wellbeing) ## [Know The Signs of Learning Differences and What You Can Do To Help](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/learning-differences-signs) Posted by [Currey Ingram Academy](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/author/currey-ingram-academy) on Nov 23, 2021 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.curreyingram.org/hubfs/bigstock-Social-Worker-Psychologist-C-390659279.jpg)](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/learning-differences-signs) Many children with learning differences struggle in school long before they are diagnosed, affecting their confidence and motivation. It is crucial to identify learning differences early on so both teachers and parents can provide the support they need. What are learning differences? Learning differences stem from the inability to process information; this prevents a person from learning a skill and using it. Learning differences can affect a child’s ability to read, write, work, and compute. These results can even affect non-verbal skills. Reading-related learning differences Children with reading-related learning differences often find it hard to understand how letters represent a sound and how letter combinations make a word. They may also have problems working with working memory or handling information at the moment. Be on the lookout for the following signs even if your child has mastered the basic reading skills. A child might struggle with: - Reading at the standard pace - Understanding what they read - Accurately recalling what they read - Making inferences based on the reading - Spelling words Writing-related learning differences Writing requires complex visual, motor, and information-processing skills. Writing-related learning differences may cause the following: - Slow and difficult handwriting - Difficult to read handwriting - Difficulty putting thoughts into writing - Written work that’s poorly organized or hard to understand - Problems with spelling, grammar, and punctuation Math-related learning differences Children with math-related learning differences find it difficult to: - Understand how numbers work concerning each other - Calculate and solve math problems - Memorize basic calculations - Use math symbols - Understand word problems - Organize and record information while solving a math problem Learning differences related to non-verbal skills These can be seen in a child’s visual-spatial skills, visual-motor skills, and other skills necessary in social or academic functioning. A child may have trouble with the following: - Interpreting facial expressions and non-verbal cues in social interactions - Using language appropriately in social situations - Physical coordination - Fine motor skills such as writing - Attention, planning, and organizing - Higher-level reading comprehension or written expression Identifying the signs of learning differences A child might be struggling with learning differences he or she: - Has a poor mastery of reading, spelling, writing, or math skills expected of their age and grade levels - Finds it difficult to understand and follow instructions - Has trouble remembering what someone just told them - Has poorly-coordinated motor skills - Quickly loses or misplaces belongings - Has difficulty understanding the concept of time - Resists doing homework or activities that involve reading, writing, or math - Consistently can't complete homework assignments without significant help - Acts out or shows defiance, hostility, or excessive emotional reactions at school or while doing academic work Helping a child with learning differences Early intervention is essential as learning differences can lead to more severe problems if these are not addressed immediately. A child who has not mastered fundamental math skills in grade school won't tackle algebra in high school. Children with learning differences might experience performance anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, chronic fatigue, or loss of motivation. Some children might act out to divert attention from the challenges they face in school. If your child has learning differences, you might want to consider the following: - Seek extra help. A tutor or other trained professional can help your child improve academic, organizational, and study skills. - Arrange for accommodations. Talk to your child’s school and see if your child can be given more time to complete assignments or tests, be seated near the teacher to promote attention, use computer applications that support writing, or listen to audiobooks to supplement reading. - Explore therapy options. Occupational therapy might improve your child’s motor skills, while speech therapy can help address language skills. - Enroll your child in a school focused on helping children with learning differences. Currey Ingram Academy is a private [school in Brentwood](https://www.curreyingram.org/private-school-brentwood) that empowers students with learning differences to reach their fullest potential. The school’s life-changing, personalized instruction will help your child thrive and succeed beyond the four walls of a classroom. *[Currey Ingram Academy](https://www.curreyingram.org/) is a private school in Brentwood that supports and empowers students with learning differences to achieve their fullest potential - academically and socially - within an environment that fosters holistic student development. Get in touch by calling (615) 507-3173.* [Read More](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/learning-differences-signs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/learning-differences-signs#comments-listing) Topics: [education](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/tag/education), [Learning](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/tag/learning) ## [DID YOU KNOW? Private Schools and Education for Students with Learning Differences](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/did-you-know-private-schools-and-education-for-students-with-learning-differences) Posted by [Currey Ingram Academy](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/author/currey-ingram-academy) on Sep 16, 2021 6:27:37 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.curreyingram.org/hubfs/bigstock-Female-Teenage-Student-Studyin-13922078-1.jpg)](https://blog.curreyingram.org/blog/did-you-know-private-schools-and-education-for-students-with-learning-differences) If you are seeing signs that your child might have learning differences, enrolling them in a private school could be one of the best decisions you can make as this could give your child the specialized attention they need. [A private school in Brentwood, TN](https://www.curreyingram.org/) -- like Currey Ingram Academy -- excels at mentoring and supporting students with learning differences. Here are some essential things you should know before committing to a private school for your child. Your child can be evaluated for learning differences. The Diagnostic Center at Currey Ingram Academy provides psychoeducational, speech/language, and occupational therapy evaluations for students across the country. Students are evaluated as young as age three, and the vast majority of students evaluated at the Diagnostic Center can go on to enrolling at the Brentwood private school. Students with learning differences enrolled at Currey Ingram Academy are entitled to a service plan, called an ILP (Independent Learning Plan). This plan maps out services that are available to the student, such as speech therapy sessions. Private schools focused on students with learning differences have set the bar high when it comes to their faculty. At Currey Ingram Academy, approximately 70% of administrators and teachers have master’s degrees or higher. Moreover, teachers complete more than four times the state-required professional development hours each year. Recruited from across the country, the faculty at this Brentwood private school are devoted to providing an education that empowers students with learning differences to achieve their fullest potential. Private schools usually provide accommodations. Accommodations change the way a student learns material. This allows students with learning differences to complete the same assignments as those without learning differences. It could be extra time needed on tests or the use of assistive technology. Should you feel that a private school is better equipped to meet your child’s learning needs, you can set up a call or email the school’s admissions office to discuss admission requirements. Currey Ingram Academy recommends that every family tour the campus for a better appreciation of the Brentwood private school’s curriculum and to see its facilities in-person. On-campus tours are scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Contact the [Admissions Office](https://www.curreyingram.org/admission/schedule-a-tour) to schedule a private tour. The Admissions Office will review your child's evaluation; documents such as an IEP, 504 Plan, speech-language evaluation, and/or occupational therapy evaluation may be requested. The Admissions Office will then provide you with login credentials to begin the online application process. [*Currey Ingram Academy*](https://www.curreyingram.org/) *is a private school in Brentwood that supports and empowers students with learning differences to achieve their fullest potential - academically and socially - within an environment that fosters holistic student development. 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