4211 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23227-3718
p: 804.266.2494
f:  804.264.3281
Links for Understanding Dyslexia and Other Conditions
Teaching the World
About Dyslexia

  • TNCS developed and published teacher manuals used in public and private school settings.  A national publishing house now handles these books.

  • TNCS faculty members conduct local and national workshops and seminars to share their knowledge of teaching dyslexic young people.

  • TNCS hosts a Summer School program for middle school students and a Professional Institute for educators and parents.

Middle School Summer Program and Professional Institute

TNCS offers seven short courses for rising 6th - 8th graders focusing on improving skills in reading, writing, mathematics, keyboarding, organization and physical fitnessJune 16 - July 11

The Professional Institute offers 1 to 4 day seminars for parents, teachers and administrators seeking insights, tools and strategies to help students succeed both in the classroom and beyond. Professional Institute courses will be held June 17- August 14. Several scholarships are available to parents and teachers as a result of a gift from the Learning Disabilities Council. Please contact the school for details.

For course descriptions and dates,  e-mail summerprograms@tncs or call 266-2494.

Success Stories


Potter, sculptor, TNCS grad:
Maggie Smith, class of '92.

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