The dePaul School

Welcome to the dePaul School

dePaul Students and Teacher

The dePaul School provides an exceptional educational experience for children with dyslexia and related language-based learning disabilities in the Tampa Bay area.

The dePaul School embraces a school-wide vision and commitment to the following core values:

RESPECT the child - showing understanding and acceptance of their challenges.
TEACH the child – with proven, research-based curriculum and methodologies.
CHALLENGE the child - to meet their potential, setting appropriate expectations.
INSPIRE the child - promoting strengths, fostering creativity and building self-confidence through praise and encouragement.

The dePaul School Fast Facts:

Founded in Clearwater in 1983
Independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Full-time day school for students in 1st - 8th grades
Signature Orton-Gillingham based remediation methodology, dePaul Structured Linguistics (DPSL) taught twice daily
Appropriately leveled and paced classes and work load
Compassionate and challenging environment
Class size is 8 students:1 teacher
McKay Scholarship accepted

Jul 01, 2021

AnnMarie

New Head of School

Dear Parents, Teachers, Community, Alumni and Board Members,

Today is my official first day as the Head of School at dePaul!

May 11, 2021

Vicki Howell

What Is the Orton-Gillingham Approach, and Why Does the Depaul School Use It?

This approach is designed for students who have difficulties with reading, writing, and spelling. It works especially well with dyslexic students, who may not learn in the same way and pace as a non-dyslexic student.

Mar 22, 2021

Vicki Howell

How the DePaul School Teaches Music

For all traditional program students at the dePaul School, music class, with a focus on the violin, happens once a week. In the delta program, students have the option to add the violin to their schedule after the school day.

The dePaul School

Welcome to the dePaul School