LEARNING SUPPORT

Benton Hall Academy

Learning Support Private School in Nashville (IEP and 504 Friendly)

Finding the right school can feel overwhelming when your child is bright and capable, but school has become a daily struggle. You may be seeing stress, missing work, frustration, shutdowns, or a growing loss of confidence.


Benton Hall Academy is a Nashville-area private school that supports many students with learning differences and learning support needs, including students with IEPs and 504 plans. Our goal is simple: help students feel safe, understood, and capable in the classroom, while building skills that carry into the next grade and beyond.

WHO IS BENTON HALL FOR?

Have an IEP or 504 plan

Have a diagnosis such as ADHD, dyslexia, autism, anxiety, or a related learning difference

Are capable but are not thriving in a traditional classroom environment

Need more structure, clearer expectations, and more frequent check-ins

If you are not sure what your child needs yet, you are not alone. Many families begin the process because they can tell something is off - and they want a school that will meet their child where they are.

What "Learning Support" Means at Benton Hall Academy

Learning support is not one single program. It is a day-to-day approach that reduces barriers so students can learn, participate, and show what they know.


Support may include accommodations and modifications such as:

  • Extended time on tests or assignments

  • Reduced workload when appropriate, without lowering expectations for learning

  • Alternative ways to demonstrate mastery (oral responses, projects, guided outlines)

  • Clear routines and predictable classroom structures

  • Step-by-step directions and frequent checks for understanding

  • Support with organization, planning, and study habits

  • Preferential seating or reduced-distraction settings when available

Every student is different. During admissions, we review records and talk with your family to confirm fit and plan supports.

Common Learning Needs We Support

Families often reach out because their child is experiencing one or more of the following:


  • Attention and executive function challenges (often associated with ADHD)
  • Reading and written expression challenges (often associated with dyslexia)
  • Social-communication differences and a need for predictability (often associated with autism)
  • School-related anxiety, avoidance, or perfectionism
  • Slow processing speed or working memory challenges

Gaps from years of "getting by" without the right supports

You can explore common needs in more detail here:

ADHD Autism Dyslexia IEP/504

Middle School and High School Options

Learning needs can change as students grow. Middle school can bring heavier workloads, shifting classes, and more independence - all at the same time social pressure increases. High school adds bigger assignments, longer-term planning, and higher stakes.

High School Middle School

How to get started

The best first step is a tour and a short conversation about your child. We will talk about what you are seeing, what has or has not worked in the past, and what your child needs to feel successful.

From there, we typically review records (such as an IEP, 504 plan, evaluations, report cards, or transcripts) to better understand learning needs and confirm fit.

Admissions Process

FAQs

  • Do you accept students with IEPs or 504 plans?

    We support many students with IEPs and 504 plans. During admissions, we review records and meet with families to confirm fit and plan supports.

  • What is the difference between accommodations and modifications?

    Accommodations change how a student accesses learning or shows understanding (like extended time). Modifications change what a student is expected to complete or how an assignment is adjusted (like reducing workload when appropriate).

  • Do you provide therapy services (OT, speech, counseling)?

    Some students benefit from outside services. We encourage families to share recommendations from providers so we can coordinate within the school setting when appropriate.

  • How do you decide if a student is a good fit?

    We look at learning needs, classroom support needs, and what helps the student thrive. Fit is about making sure your child will be supported and able to grow in our environment.

  • Can you support students who do not have a formal diagnosis?

    Yes. Many families start the conversation because school is not working, even if there is not a formal plan yet. We can discuss what you are seeing and what records are available.