Cardinal Education is an independent educational consulting company. We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with any public or private school.
Maximize your child’s potential—we specialize in guiding families through the Franklin Academy admissions.
Franklin Academy is a private, coeducational boarding and day school in East Haddam, Connecticut, serving students in grades 8 through 12, plus a postgraduate year. The school specializes in educating students with nonverbal learning differences, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, and other neurodiverse profiles—particularly those who are bright, verbal, and benefit from a structured, supportive environment. Franklin Academy emphasizes social-emotional learning, executive function development, and relationship-based education, preparing students not just for college but for independent, fulfilling adult lives. The school offers a strengths-based, interdisciplinary curriculum and a robust residential life program grounded in trust, accountability, and skill-building. The admissions process includes interviews, academic records, teacher recommendations, and recent neuropsychological or educational evaluations.
At Cardinal Education, we guide families—especially those seeking a specialized, holistic approach to neurodiverse education—through the Franklin Academy admissions process with clarity and empathy. Our consulting support includes:
1. Application Guidance
2. Parent/Guardian Statement
3. Educational History and Learning Profile Framing
4. Academic Records, IEP, and Support Plan Review
5. Teacher and Clinician Recommendation Coordination
6. Guidance on Psychoeducational Evaluation and Documentation
7. Interview Preparation for Students and Parents
At Cardinal Education, we help families develop personalized, compelling applications that highlight a student’s progress, potential, and alignment with Franklin Academy’s mission to empower neurodiverse learners for life.
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