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Most Nawa students prefer a hands-on approach to learning. Some have a learning difference like dyslexia, auditory processing, and visual processing. Others have attention deficit or time management issues.

If your child has been diagnosed with a learning difference (LD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or if your child learns differently than the mainstream, you will find the following information useful.

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1. What kind of students do best at Nawa?
All Nawa students are cognitively bright and many test very high in I.Q. About half of the student body has learning differences or time management issues. The other half is comprised of students who want a different approach to learning. Most students have not been challenged or stimulated in their past school. The unique approach to education and the specialized academic programs offered at Nawa attract a variety of students.

2. Can Nawa accommodate my child's learning style?
If your child has not progressed educationally in a traditional academic setting, Nawa's "hands-on" approach to education has a very high chance of succeeding. Academic Instructors tailor the course-work to meet the learning styles of each student. Nawa is widely known for its patience in working with each student.

3. How will you use experiential education to increase my child's academic success?
The word "experiential" means to learn through doing rather than just listening or memorizing. Each course has a hands-on component that allows the students to understand what they are learning. Using both the classroom and many outdoor environments, Academic Instructors are able to maximize this "hands-on" learning experience for each student.

4. My child feels "beaten down" over the years by teachers who don't understand the learning difference. How do I know that my child isn't going to get more discouraged?
The faculty and staff at the Nawa are dedicated to fostering an environment of success for each student. Students are treated fairly, with respect and invited to make active decisions in all areas of their education. Soon, the students discover that Academic Instructors and staff will continue to work with them instead of "giving up."

5. My child is a hand-full- disorganized, forgetful, and the bedroom is always a mess! How does your school address these issues?
Consistency and patience are the ingredients. We offer a fair, safe and consistent environment for each student to grow.