Students attend many classes, such as science, math, the visual arts, and physical education, with the other children in their grades, but during their language-based classes, each student has a flexible, individualized program that is taught by experienced professionals.

Started in 2007 as the School Within A School or SWS program, the program was a way to keep whole families together at RCDS by adapting the academic program to provide individualized instruction to students in language-based subjects such as literature and language arts. Math was also specialized to meet each student's needs, along with speech and occupational therapy. Yet, these students were not isolated; they received the full RCDS experience, some transitioning out of the program as their skills and abilities advanced.

The program continued to grow stronger over the next 7 years, and in 2015 was renamed The Jayne S. Carmody School at RCDS or The Carmody School. Please contact our Admissions Office to learn more about the program.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Education Private School Special Education
Health Services	Intellectual and Developmental Needs Learning Disabilities Special Needs

Last Updated: 01/07/25