Hyde Park Day School

This Thursday! 🌱 The Preschool–Kindergarten Summit brings together 300+ attendees, 25 speakers, and 25 volunteers for a powerful day of learning, connection, and inspiration in early childhood education.

We’re so grateful to our Summit sponsors for making this gathering possible and supporting young children and the educators who serve them: The Winnetka Public Schools District 36 Avoca School District 37 Glencoe Public School District 35 Chicago Botanic Garden Hyde Park Day School The Joseph Sears School Sunset Ridge District 29

📩 Attendees: Check your email from Sched for conference logistics.

While Chicago freezes, we’re dreaming about what’s possible for our students AND for you.

This year’s HPDS Gala Live Auction features unforgettable travel, exclusive experiences, and one-of-a-kind opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.

Every ticket supports the Bright Futures Scholarship Fund, helping students with learning disabilities access the education they deserve.

📅 March 6
Get Your Tickets Today! 2026hpdsgala.givesmart.com

It might not feel like winter in Chicago today… but we’re still riding the Winter Carnival joy ❄️😎

This was the perfect way to head into break, and it’s been so good having our amazing students back at school this week.

Throughout December, Awvee Storey visited all three HPDS campuses to talk with our students about his experience as a dyslexic learner. Hearing from someone so accomplished who learns the way they do made a huge impact. Our kids felt seen, encouraged, and excited about what’s possible for them. Awvee reminded them that dyslexia is their superpower, and they took those words to heart.

We’re so grateful for the time and inspiration he shared with our community!

Meet the wonderful Ms. Bean! ✨

Now in her 10th year at HPDS, Ms. Bean teaches our 5th and 6th graders with so much care, energy, and heart. And as of this week, she’s officially a licensed Wilson® trainer- a huge accomplishment that reflects her dedication to helping students grow.

One of her favorite parts of teaching at HPDS is working in small groups, where she can really get to know each student and support their individual needs, and her favorite school tradition is the annual all-school basketball game.

Outside the classroom, you might find her rock climbing, swimming, or baking with her daughter. We’re so lucky to have her as part of our HPDS family, and we’re grateful for all the joy and expertise she brings to our community.

Dyslexia isn’t a single, uniform experience. The newly updated IDA definition recognizes dyslexia as a continuum, with severity, symptoms, and strengths that vary widely from student to student.

What many people think of as “dyslexia” is often just the tip of the iceberg - there’s a much fuller picture beneath the surface that shapes each child’s learning profile.

At HPDS, we support the whole learner by embracing their strengths, supporting their challenges, and providing the explicit, evidence-based instruction they need to thrive.

Halloween was a blast across all three HPDS campuses last Friday! 🎃

Students showed off their costumes and enjoyed haunted hallways, Halloween parades, and trick-or-treating. Even our teachers and staff joined in the fun with some incredible costumes of their own! The spooky spirit and smiles were everywhere!

Discover how HPDS transforms Challenges into Confidence!

Parents and caregivers - come learn what makes Hyde Park Day School a life-changing place for bright students with learning differences. Join Admissions Director Jessie Phelan for an upcoming Virtual Open House and see to see how we help students gain confidence, independence, and lifelong skills for success.

🗓️ Thursday, November 6 | 12:00–1:00 PM
🗓️ Tuesday, December 9 | 5:30–6:30 PM

Register and learn more at hydeparkday.org/open-houses

Meet Ms. Turner, one of our incredible 2nd/3rd grade teachers! A proud University of Minnesota Twin Cities alum, she earned both her B.S. in Elementary Education Foundations and her M.Ed. in Elementary Education before bringing her talents to HPDS.

Now in her fourth year, Ms. Turner says her favorite part of working at HPDS is watching the moment when everything “clicks” and a student finds success with something that once felt challenging. She loves celebrating ALL accomplishments; big and small.💛

When she’s not in the classroom, you’ll find her outdoors or exploring new places!

We’re so lucky to have Ms. Turner on our team, our inspiring students every day!

Attention LD Specialists, Psychologists, and Clinicians!

If you’re in or around Chicago, Illinois, we invite you to visit Hyde Park Day School (HPDS), a school dedicated to empowering bright students with language-based learning differences to reach their full potential.

This fall, we’re hosting Professional Open Houses across our three Chicagoland campuses. Come see evidence-based instruction in action, tour our classrooms, and connect with fellow professionals who share your passion for helping students with learning disabilities thrive.

🗓️ Fall 2025 Dates:
• Chicago Campus – November 14, 8:30–10:00 AM
• Lemont Campus – November 21, 8:30–10:00 AM
• Northfield Campus – December 5, 8:30–10:00 AM

Reserve your spot today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7nQwYp0Ah7cyxnAvw-AQb99wlYx4NxxB0YeuUp9Oo7ZYfyg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117322049255129747394

At HPDS, our integrated model of teaching and clinical support helps students build the confidence, independence, and lifelong skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.