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.
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Our Students

Profile of a Tuttle Student

Tuttle high school student smiles while outside.
Tuttle elementary student smiles and holds a basketball.
Tuttle elementary student places colored beads in the shape of Mickey Mouse on a paper.
Tuttle teacher smiles while looking at a student that is looking at an iPad.
Tuttle middle school student smiles as he hits a tennis ball with a racket.
Three Tuttle students stand with each other and smile while outside of a building.
Three Tuttle elementary students sit on a log and smile.
Tuttle student looks down while painting.
Tuttle student delivers two smoothies to a staff member.
Tuttle student gets a booked checked out by librarian.
Tuttle student sits on the ground while smiling and holding a basketball in his lap.
Tuttle student uses a sharpie to draw on green paper.

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.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

2026-27 Application is available

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Priority admissions application deadline

Friday, February 20, 2026

Last Day for Priority Shadow Days

Friday, March 6, 2026

Priority Admissions Decision Day

The Tuttle School follows a rolling admissions policy and welcomes applications year-round for consideration when openings are available. Decisions are made shortly after the student’s shadow days.

The Admissions Process
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.
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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.
  • Tuttle has an application fee of $400, non-refundable.
 
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
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.

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