K-8 school for children with learning disabilities
Successfully Educating Students with Learning Disabilities Since 1966. Havern School enables elementary and middle school-age children with learning disabilities to succeed. It is an independent day school in southwest Denver with a long track record of helping children become successful learners.
Keywords: learning disabilities;special education;independent school;dyslexia
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Havern School was founded in 1966.
What is your primary product or service?
Havern School provides academic intervention for children with learning disabilities in grades K-8. We also provide in-house occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and social skills instruction.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Havern School was founded in 1966 by the Sisters of Loretto, who saw a great need for providing an education for children with learning disabilities in the Denver area. The school has been a secular, non-profit entity since 1970.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
At Havern School, we believe that every child wants to learn, and can learn. This includes children with learning disabilities. Using research-based, direct instruction, our highly-trained teachers provide students with strategies to help them succeed in academics. The student-to-staff ratio is 4:1, allowing greater individualized attention in the classroom.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Havern School has a student body of 85 children, ranging in age from 5 to 14. We have been in our current location since our founding in 1966. At the moment we have no plans to expand, as we serve a very special population of children.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Havern School is located on the beautiful grounds of the Loretto Center near the SE corner of S. Wadsworth and Quincy.
What type of payments do you accept?
Please contact our business manager for this information.
Which areas do you service?
We serve children from 7 counties in the Denver metro area.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Havern School is governed by a Board of Trustees. Daily operations are overseen by the Head of School.
What are your hours of operation?
The school is open from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, M-F during the regular school year (late August through early June). School hours for students are 8:15 - 3:00.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
See our website for comments from alumni and parents.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Children with learning disabilities can and want to learn."