The Opportunity Carroll School has a clear mission and a focused program design which allows it to consistently empower children with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. The 455 elementary and middle school students in grades 1-9 who attend this independent day school are supported to become academically skilled students who are strong self-advocates and confident life-long learners. The 200 adults employed in this collaborative effort bring deep expertise and empathy to their work. The specialty skills of staff and educators are in high demand; there is a strong waitlist of families who wish to enroll. The school’s highly engaged board leads collaboratively with the school administration, often sharing a first hand appreciation f