Dreams Are Free: Resources for Special Learning Needs

The School for Kids with Learning Disabilities
4380 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota, FL 34232 941-366-4010

About Us

HISTORY -

Dreams Are Free began in 1994 as an inclusion program at 12 local Catholic schools. We also operated as a learning lab program until 2001 when the new school opened on the Bishop Nevins campus at the corner of Fruitville and McIntosh Roads in Sarasota.

ADMISSIONS -

Students are admitted based upon test scores, individualized education plan and specific learning problems. Dreams Are Free is an outreach program of the Catholic Diocese of Venice but all learning disabled children are encouraged to attend Dreams Are Free, regardless of their faith.

CURRICULUM -

Nationally recognized and supports Sunshine State standards. Dreams Are Free is an affiliate member of the Florida Catholic Conference. Located next to St. Martha School, this proximity allows our students to be involved in computer labs and library. If appropriate, our students attend math, social studies and science classes at St. Martha School. This partnership provides our students with a small, individualized environment, giving each student the opportunity to experience a larger school setting. We also work with the public and private schools in the area to ensure that our students make a smooth transition into and out of Dreams Are Free.

DREAMS ARE FREE OFFERS -

A non-labeling, continuous-progress environment for children grades 1 - 8 with special learning difficulties.

Florida-certified teachers trained in exceptional student education. All faculty and staff are experienced with learning disabled children.

Skill-level groups for reading and math.

Small classes with a limit of ten students in each homeroom.

Licensed occupational therapists and certified speech/language pathologists provide services for our students.

Small, individualized environment, dedicated to your child’s academic, emotional and social success.

Academic partnership with St. Martha School provides our students with the opportunity to experience a larger school setting.

Support for parents in our library of exceptional education reference materials and periodic parenting classes.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:	OUR SCHOOL CAMPUS:
Dreams Are Free is a faith friendly Catholic school designed to nurture the spiritual and academic growth and development of students with learning disabilities.