At McLean School, we understand students first for what they can do, not for what they can’t do. This abilities-driven approach enables bright students, including those with dyslexia, anxiety, ADHD, or organizational challenges to be successful in and out of the classroom.

You don’t need to choose between a school solely focusing on learning differences but with a limited program offering, or a one-size-fits-all traditional college preparatory school that may not meet the needs of your child. McLean offers the best of both.

As we prepare for the 2025-2026 school year, please use this page as a reference guide. We look forward to welcoming all new and returning students on Tuesday, September 2. I hope you will find this page useful as we provide information and forms to help you prepare for school to begin.

At McLean, we believe in granting accommodations as needed regardless of a diagnosis and free of any type of documentation for ADHD, dyslexia, processing, or organizational challenges, or other learning concerns.

At McLean School, we talk a lot about executive functioning (and with good reason!), which refers to the skills needed for active memory, cognitive reasoning, and impulse control. We diligently work toward helping students strengthen these skills in order to become better learners.

Simply put a better way of doing school. Are you ready for a transformational education? At McLean, we’re ready to hear from you. Each application is assessed on an individual basis to ensure that McLean is able to meet the needs of our students.

McLean School encourages healthy risk-taking and stepping outside one’s comfort zone as necessary for academic growth. We tell our students: you’re here to learn how to make safe and positive connections with peers, teachers, and yourself; to …

Education at McLean begins with the understanding that students should learn in their own ways, and that it is the school’s job to teach the way they learn, without pull-outs, without stigma, and without sacrifices in program scope.

McLean School is a place where learning comes alive, and students thrive. For those unable to come to campus, we are pleased to bring our campus to you! Enjoy these videos to see and hear from our community. You can also schedule a virtual meeting to connect directly with the Admission Team.

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