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Why DV?

Delaware Valley Friends School is one of the nation’s best schools for bright students who learn differently. We prepare students in grades 1 to 12 to thrive in college and in life through an innovative education rooted in our purposeful Quaker culture and in authentic partnerships that support each student’s success. Our community strives to optimize strengths, celebrate differences, and awaken aspirations. STILL ACCEPTING STUDENTS FOR 2026-27

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Masks, October Observances, and Practicing Awareness

In her October DEIB Newsletter, TOGETHER, Stacey Joseph explores what it means to "mask" a learning difference. She also highlights key October observances, and asks how and when you pay the most attention to the world around you.

Learn from EF Expert Kristen Jacobsen

Earlier this month Kristen Jacobsen from the Cognitives Connections Executive Functioning Practice shared her deep insight with our teachers, parents, and community members. She also sat down with our Director of Teaching and Learning to answer more questions about EF challenges facing students and families.

What Is the Orton-Gillingham Approach to Reading?

In this article, the DVFriends language remediation specialists explore the key components of Orton-Gillingham (OG) reading instruction and the differences among the various OG programs which are available to schools, tutors, and special programs.