The Admissions Process

Learn about The Tuttle Way

Our admissions team is here to help guide you through the admissions process and encourages you to schedule a tour to learn more about The Tuttle School.

Our Students

Profile of a Tuttle Student

The Tuttle School empowers our students to acquire skills, perform well in tasks, and develop into confident community members while providing a safe and encouraging school environment. Students are encouraged to reach their full potential while celebrating their differences in academic, social, and emotional skills.
Please note that we are not an appropriate school for children with severe behavioral disorders.

We welcome students between the ages of 5-25 with intellectual disabilities including:

Autism/ASD
DDX3X
Down Syndrome
Fragile X
Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
Okur-Chung
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Williams Syndrome

Our Goals for Your Child

Communication Skills
Individualized Academics
Building Meaningful Friendships/Social Skills
Life and Job Skills
Community Based Instruction
Independence to the level of one’s ability

Does your child have a diagnosed learning difference and has not yet reached their academic potential in traditional school environments?

The Briarwood School might be a better fit. Learn More.

Important Admissions Dates

A complete FIE / psycho-educational evaluation must be sent to admissions@briarwoodschool.org prior to starting the application stage.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

2025-26 Application is available

Round two of admissions currently open

(Priority admissions past due)

Round two of shadow days

Scheduled for after spring break

Friday, March 7, 2025

Priority Admissions Acceptance Day (Round two of admissions in early April)

Step 1

Schedule a Tour

Touring allows prospective families to learn more about our school, ask questions, and see students/teachers in action.
Schedule your tour today!

Step 2

Submit an Evaluation (Required)

Submit a current (within 2 years) full psychoeducational evaluation to our Admissions team.
Testing/evaluations (completed within the past two years), including: psycho-education testing/F.I.E. (Full Individualized Evaluation); cognitive testing (WISC-IV or Woodcock Johnson); academic achievements; comprehensive, professional interpretation of test scores and a relevant diagnosis; and professional recommendations for classroom accommodations.
We encourage you to obtain an evaluation as soon as possible since the process can take several weeks.
Our team will review your child’s evaluation and determine if an application should be submitted.
If applying is not recommended, alternative educational options will be discussed.

Step 3

Submit an Online Application

If an application is recommended, a link will be shared by our Admissions team.
Parents log into the Admissions Portal to complete the application.
A non-refundable processing fee of $350 is required.

Step 4

Upload Documentation

Completed Parent Questionnaire
School Record Release Form
Current Report Card
Testing/Evaluations - Completed Within the Past Two Years
- We encourage you to obtain an evaluation as soon as possible since the process can take several weeks.
Psycho-educational / F.I.E (Full Individualized Evaluation), which includes:
- Cognitive Testing
- Academic Achievement
- Comprehensive, professional interpretation of test scores and a relevant diagnosis
- Professional recommendations for classroom accommodations
Speech & Language and/or Occupational & Physical Therapy Evaluation, if administered
Assessment of Psycho-Social Functioning if administered or upon request
Tuttle has an application fee of $400, non-refundable

Step 5

Receipt of Documentation

Once all documentation is received, the Admissions Office will evaluate the completed application and all required documents.
At the conclusion of the review process, an Admissions Office member will contact parents/guardians regarding the next steps. Please allow two weeks for review.

Step 6

Student Screening & Shadow Day

If placement is possible, applicants will be invited to a screening for approximately one hour with the Director of Tuttle School and a classroom teacher. The purpose of the screening is to observe students as they work with teachers and in small groups.
In addition, a speech and language pathologist may conduct a speech/language evaluation.
Once the applicant has been screened, a shadow day may be scheduled to observe the applicant for an extended period of time.
Students may be asked to attend more than one shadow day(s)

Step 7

Admissions Decision

A recommendation will be made after careful consideration of all observations and assessments.
If we are able to support your child’s needs, an enrollment contract will be offered.
If we are unable to support your child’s needs, alternative educational options will be suggested.