Our Mission
Our Mission
The Norman Howard School fosters the academic and social-emotional potential of students with learning differences using an individualized approach. The school’s supportive and inclusive community promotes students’ development as responsible, resilient citizens.
Values:
Understanding of diverse learning needs.
Facilitating “how to learn” as well as “what to learn.”
Authentic experiential learning and explicit instruction.
Serving as a resource for families and the community.
Our Story
Established in 1980 by parents and area professionals, The Norman Howard School offers a 38 year tradition of providing students from Rochester and the surrounding area an exceptional alternative to public education. Named in honor of Norman Howard, Head of The Gow School in South Wales, NY, whose advice and consultation aided the development of the school, we began by providing individualized education to six students. In 1990, NHS was approved as a Special Program by the New York State Education Department. Today, a vibrant and diverse community of more than 100 students from more than 7 counties thrive in an atmosphere of support and acceptance where an individual’s strengths are promoted and strategies for managing challenges are developed.
Parents Tell Our Story.
Lives Transformed Through Education...
Your staff was great to be around and all are truly gifted professionals, highly skilled and compassionate. After spending extended time with them it is clear to me why your school is such a wonderful place. Your staff has a keen understanding of each child’s strengths and weaknesses and a deep well of strategies for bringing out the best in every student.
- NHS Parent
