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By Helen H. Waldron, M.Ed

The Oxford Academy is an incredible place for students to learn and grow, with a focus on individualized learning, and building capacity as a learner as well as future potential. We strive to create a stimulating learning environment for our students that is safe and secure yet encourages exploration and self-discovery. With unique opportunities for academic growth, real-world responsibility, athletics, and community living, The Oxford Academy provides the perfect combination of challenge and support to help your child reach their dreams. Contact us today to learn more about how Oxford can help you prepare for the world you’ll be changing.

 

 

 

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Developing Students’ Executive Function Skills at Oxford Academy

Executive function skills are cognitive abilities that enable students to plan, begin, track, and control actions and decisions to accomplish goals. These are essential abilities that will enable...
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Summer Program 2024

Imagine a summer where learning and adventure go hand in hand, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Connecticut shoreline. Oxford Academy's Summer on the Shoreline program offers just that...
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Philip Cocchiola: Nurturing Student Growth Through Individualized Learning

For over a century, the Oxford Academy in Westbrook, Connecticut has stood as a beacon of individualized education, guided by the timeless wisdom of Socrates: "Know Thyself." At the forefront of...
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Why Do Kids Go to Boarding School: Why Attend Boarding School

By Helen H. Waldron, M.Ed As a boarding school lifer (29 years and counting), I’ve seen hundreds of students flourish in the rich culture of learning, friendship, arts, athletics and intellectual...
Two people in lab coats and masks stand by a lab table with a dissected specimen, while a human skeleton model looms in the background. They meticulously examine the specimen, honing their executive functioning skills as they navigate the complexities of scientific research.

How Greater Life Demands Alleviate ADHD Symptoms and What It Means for Education

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often seen as a lifelong struggle, marked by persistent challenges in focus, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Yet, recent groundbreaking research...
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Utilizing Neuroplasticity to Manage ADHD: A Comprehensive Approach at Oxford Academy

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents unique challenges for students, particularly during adolescence—a critical time for developing self-regulation, focus, and impulse control....