Pamela Saunders Pamela Saunders

Parent Education Night: Understanding Dyslexia

The Promise School invites all parents and guardians to join us for an important Parent Education Night focused on understanding dyslexia and evidence-based teaching approaches for the dyslexic brain.

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Pamela Saunders Pamela Saunders

Music for the Mission

Shine Up Your Boots: Join Us for Music for the Mission 2025

There's something special about gathering together for a cause that matters. This November, The Promise School invites you to an unforgettable evening of music, fellowship, and community spirit at our annual Music for the Mission fundraiser

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 6:00-9:00 PM

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Pamela Saunders Pamela Saunders

Welcome Back to The Promise School!

As the summer days give way to the exciting energy of a new school year, we are thrilled to welcome everyone back to The Promise School! Whether you're returning as a familiar face or joining us for the first time, we're honored to be part of your educational journey here in beautiful Charleston.

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Pamela Saunders Pamela Saunders

Literacy Changes Lives

Literacy Changes Lives! Teacher Appreciation, Honoring Our Fellows and Mother's Day at The Promise School.

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Pamela Saunders Pamela Saunders

Transform Your Child's Reading Journey: Expert Dyslexia Support Open House

Does your child struggle with reading despite being bright and capable in other areas? Are you seeing them become frustrated or lose confidence with schoolwork? At The Promise School, we understand the unique challenges faced by children with learning differences, and we're here to help your family find a path forward.

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Valerie Nava Valerie Nava

Specialized 'transition' schools help students with dyslexia find their way.

Anna D'Orazio remembers when her struggle with reading began.

She was in the first grade at a public school in Baltimore and friends with a group of kids who already had the skill locked down. One day they brought booklets with short stories to school to read together while sitting under trees on the playground.

When Anna opened her book she did not know what she was seeing. She couldn't recognize any of the words, except for the letter "a."

"I pretended I could read so I could fit in," she said. "But I really couldn't."

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