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Give your child the opportunity they deserve—we help families navigate The Pinnacle School admissions with clarity and confidence.

The Pinnacle School is a private, coeducational day school in Stamford, Connecticut, serving students in grades 2 through 12 with language-based learning differences, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges. With a highly personalized, evidence-based approach to teaching, Pinnacle helps bright students who learn differently thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school features small class sizes, a robust support team of special educators and therapists, and a structured environment that builds confidence and independence. The curriculum is aligned with Connecticut state standards while incorporating assistive technology, multisensory strategies, and social-emotional learning. The admissions process includes a parent interview, academic records, teacher recommendations, and a recent neuropsychological evaluation.

At Cardinal Education, we guide families—especially those navigating learning differences—through The Pinnacle School admissions process with clarity and compassion. Our consulting support includes:

1. Application Guidance
2. Parent/Guardian Statement
3. Student Profile
4. Academic Records and IEP/504 Review
5. Teacher and Clinician Recommendation Coordination
6. Psychoeducational Testing Guidance and Interpretation
7. Interview Preparation for Parents

At Cardinal Education, we help families create thoughtful, individualized applications that reflect a student’s potential, personal growth, and alignment with Pinnacle’s mission to empower students who learn differently.

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