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Come See What’s Happening at Cajal

Join an upcoming event with the Cajal Academy community, or attend an Information Session to find out what’s possible when you switch to neuroscience-based education!

 

Considering applying to Cajal Academy for your child?

The best way to learn about our program is to attend an information session in-person, or request a virtual link in your registration form. Each session includes a tour of our historic facility, a “teach in” with our visionary Head of School on the neuroscience behind our program, and an overview of our very unique program and how we use that science to create transformative student growth. Our Information Sessions are not intended for students, however whenever possible we’re happy to have them get to know our students and staff during the event (not available for evening or weekend information sessions).

Learn More About Admissions

Looking for a chance for your child to experience Cajal Academy?

Once you have submitted your child’s application, we will invite them to spend a day on-site with us if we think they may be a good fit for our program. Want to start connecting your child with Cajal in advance of a future placement, or give them a chance to try it out before you submit the full application? Sign your child up to join us for a Workshop Wednesday to experience the core of our program (a brief screening application is required), or watch for our semi-annual student Shadow Day events on our calendar.

Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series
 

 

Upcoming Information Sessions

Come find out why the science of learning might actually hold back a child’s potential in traditional educational environments, and how we re-engineered school from the ground up using that science to propel student growth!

events calendar
Tour & Info Session
Sep 22
Sep 22, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM13:00 – 14:301:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Tour & Info Session
Sep 22, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM13:00 – 14:301:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Join our Info Session in person or virtually to learn about Cajal Academy’s ground-breaking K-12 school for EDS, bright, gifted and "2e" kids! Explore new interests while learning executive function and social skills through project-based learning with experienced educators and expert licensed therapists. RSVP today!

Sep 22, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM13:00 – 14:301:00 PM – 2:30 PM
High School Tour & Info Session
Oct 7
Oct 7, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM
High School Tour & Info Session
Oct 7, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Join our Info Session in person or virtually to learn about Cajal Academy’s high school curriculum and program, with ground-breaking interventions reducing or removing learning, executive function and social-emotional disabilities while developing the skills our innovating thinkers will need in college and beyond. RSVP today!

Oct 7, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Elementary School Program Tour & Info Session
Oct 15
Oct 15, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Elementary School Program Tour & Info Session
Oct 15, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Join our special Elementary School Info Session in person or virtually to learn how we empower kids in grades K-5 through our ground-breaking program for EDS, bright, gifted and "2e" kids! Explore new interests while learning executive function and social skills through project-based learning with experienced educators and expert licensed therapists. RSVP today!

Oct 15, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Middle School Program Tour & Info Session
Oct 20
Oct 20, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Middle School Program Tour & Info Session
Oct 20, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Join our special Middle School Info Session in person or virtually to learn how we empower kids in grades 6-8 in our innovative school for EDS, bright, gifted and "2e" kids, with ground-breaking interventions reducing or removing learning disabilities and social-emotional challenges. RSVP today!

Oct 20, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Information Session & Tour
Oct 28
Oct 28, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Information Session & Tour
Oct 28, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Come find out what’s possible when you switch to neuroscience-based education, and learn about our ground-breaking method for reducing or removing learning disabilities! We’ll be giving a tour of our historic facility, a “teach in” with our visionary Head of School on the neuroscience behind our program, and an overview of our very unique program and how we use that science to create transformative student growth. RSVP to join us in-person or online!

Oct 28, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Other Chronic Medical Conditions: Info Session
Oct 29
Oct 29, 2025
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM15:30 – 17:003:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Other Chronic Medical Conditions: Info Session
Oct 29, 2025
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM15:30 – 17:003:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Cajal Academy is the world’s first K-12 school for kids with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome! Come learn how our unique educational model moves these and other students having learning, social-emotional and/or neurophysiological differences forward!

Oct 29, 2025
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM15:30 – 17:003:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Upcoming Events for Kids and Prospective Students

events calendar
Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series (9/24)
Sep 24
Sep 24, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series (9/24)
Sep 24, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us for one or more of our Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series for bright, gifted and twice exceptional students! Build executive function and social skills through project-based learning while getting to know Cajal Academy students, teachers and clinicians for a mini project-based learning unit. Find out more!

Sep 24, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Magic: The Gathering After School Program
Sep 25
Sep 25, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Magic: The Gathering After School Program
Sep 25, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Come learn this popular strategic card game from world-ranked player and Cajal Academy teacher Darra Snow! Strategic planning, critical thinking, analysis, executive function and social skills come together in this exciting game. All materials provided, but bring your own deck if you’d like! Ages 10 and up.

Sep 25, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Elementary Studio Art After School Program
Sep 26
Sep 26, 2025
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM15:10 – 16:103:10 PM – 4:10 PM
Elementary Studio Art After School Program
Sep 26, 2025
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM15:10 – 16:103:10 PM – 4:10 PM

Learn new techniques and discover new gifts, with runway for experienced artists to take their art to the next level! Studio Artist Stephanie Niles will introduce a different skill with each project, with support for fine motor social-emotional, executive function and learning needs. Grades K-5.

Sep 26, 2025
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM15:10 – 16:103:10 PM – 4:10 PM
Middle & High School Studio Art After School Program
Sep 29
Sep 29, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Middle & High School Studio Art After School Program
Sep 29, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Whether you’re yet to discover your gifts or ready for a runway as an experienced artist, you’ll take your abilities to the next level in our After School Studio Art program.  Students’ social-emotional, executive function and learning needs will be supported through our exclusive Neuro- and Trauma-Informed approach, within an inclusive community setting. Grades 6-12.

Sep 29, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Elementary Studio Art After School Program
Oct 3
Oct 3, 2025
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM15:10 – 16:103:10 PM – 4:10 PM
Elementary Studio Art After School Program
Oct 3, 2025
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM15:10 – 16:103:10 PM – 4:10 PM

Learn new techniques and discover new gifts, with runway for experienced artists to take their art to the next level! Studio Artist Stephanie Niles will introduce a different skill with each project, with support for fine motor social-emotional, executive function and learning needs. Grades K-5.

Oct 3, 2025
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM15:10 – 16:103:10 PM – 4:10 PM
Middle & High School Studio Art After School Program
Oct 6
Oct 6, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Middle & High School Studio Art After School Program
Oct 6, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Whether you’re yet to discover your gifts or ready for a runway as an experienced artist, you’ll take your abilities to the next level in our After School Studio Art program.  Students’ social-emotional, executive function and learning needs will be supported through our exclusive Neuro- and Trauma-Informed approach, within an inclusive community setting. Grades 6-12.

Oct 6, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series (10/8)
Oct 8
Oct 8, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series (10/8)
Oct 8, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us for one or more of our Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series for bright, gifted and twice exceptional students! Build executive function and social skills through project-based learning while getting to know Cajal Academy students, teachers and clinicians for a mini project-based learning unit. Find out more!

Oct 8, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Magic: The Gathering After School Program
Oct 9
Oct 9, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Magic: The Gathering After School Program
Oct 9, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Come learn this popular strategic card game from world-ranked player and Cajal Academy teacher Darra Snow! Strategic planning, critical thinking, analysis, executive function and social skills come together in this exciting game. All materials provided, but bring your own deck if you’d like! Ages 10 and up.

Oct 9, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Elementary Studio Art After School Program
Oct 10
Oct 10, 2025
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM15:10 – 16:103:10 PM – 4:10 PM
Elementary Studio Art After School Program
Oct 10, 2025
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM15:10 – 16:103:10 PM – 4:10 PM

Learn new techniques and discover new gifts, with runway for experienced artists to take their art to the next level! Studio Artist Stephanie Niles will introduce a different skill with each project, with support for fine motor social-emotional, executive function and learning needs. Grades K-5.

Oct 10, 2025
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM15:10 – 16:103:10 PM – 4:10 PM
Magic: The Gathering After School Program
Oct 16
Oct 16, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Magic: The Gathering After School Program
Oct 16, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Come learn this popular strategic card game from world-ranked player and Cajal Academy teacher Darra Snow! Strategic planning, critical thinking, analysis, executive function and social skills come together in this exciting game. All materials provided, but bring your own deck if you’d like! Ages 10 and up.

Oct 16, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Elementary Studio Art After School Program
Oct 17
Oct 17, 2025
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM15:10 – 16:103:10 PM – 4:10 PM
Elementary Studio Art After School Program
Oct 17, 2025
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM15:10 – 16:103:10 PM – 4:10 PM

Learn new techniques and discover new gifts, with runway for experienced artists to take their art to the next level! Studio Artist Stephanie Niles will introduce a different skill with each project, with support for fine motor social-emotional, executive function and learning needs. Grades K-5.

Oct 17, 2025
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM15:10 – 16:103:10 PM – 4:10 PM
Middle & High School Studio Art After School Program
Oct 20
Oct 20, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Middle & High School Studio Art After School Program
Oct 20, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Whether you’re yet to discover your gifts or ready for a runway as an experienced artist, you’ll take your abilities to the next level in our After School Studio Art program.  Students’ social-emotional, executive function and learning needs will be supported through our exclusive Neuro- and Trauma-Informed approach, within an inclusive community setting. Grades 6-12.

Oct 20, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series (10/22)
Oct 22
Oct 22, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series (10/22)
Oct 22, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us for one or more of our Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series for bright, gifted and twice exceptional students! Build executive function and social skills through project-based learning while getting to know Cajal Academy students, teachers and clinicians for a mini project-based learning unit. Find out more!

Oct 22, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Magic: The Gathering After School Program
Oct 23
Oct 23, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Magic: The Gathering After School Program
Oct 23, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Come learn this popular strategic card game from world-ranked player and Cajal Academy teacher Darra Snow! Strategic planning, critical thinking, analysis, executive function and social skills come together in this exciting game. All materials provided, but bring your own deck if you’d like! Ages 10 and up.

Oct 23, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Elementary Studio Art After School Program
Oct 24
Oct 24, 2025
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM15:10 – 16:103:10 PM – 4:10 PM
Elementary Studio Art After School Program
Oct 24, 2025
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM15:10 – 16:103:10 PM – 4:10 PM

Learn new techniques and discover new gifts, with runway for experienced artists to take their art to the next level! Studio Artist Stephanie Niles will introduce a different skill with each project, with support for fine motor social-emotional, executive function and learning needs. Grades K-5.

Oct 24, 2025
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM15:10 – 16:103:10 PM – 4:10 PM
Middle & High School Studio Art After School Program
Oct 27
Oct 27, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Middle & High School Studio Art After School Program
Oct 27, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Whether you’re yet to discover your gifts or ready for a runway as an experienced artist, you’ll take your abilities to the next level in our After School Studio Art program.  Students’ social-emotional, executive function and learning needs will be supported through our exclusive Neuro- and Trauma-Informed approach, within an inclusive community setting. Grades 6-12.

Oct 27, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Magic: The Gathering After School Program
Oct 30
Oct 30, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Magic: The Gathering After School Program
Oct 30, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Come learn this popular strategic card game from world-ranked player and Cajal Academy teacher Darra Snow! Strategic planning, critical thinking, analysis, executive function and social skills come together in this exciting game. All materials provided, but bring your own deck if you’d like! No application required.

Oct 30, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Middle & High School Studio Art After School Program
Nov 3
Nov 3, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Middle & High School Studio Art After School Program
Nov 3, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Whether you’re yet to discover your gifts or ready for a runway as an experienced artist, you’ll take your abilities to the next level in our After School Studio Art program.  Students’ social-emotional, executive function and learning needs will be supported through our exclusive Neuro- and Trauma-Informed approach, within an inclusive community setting. Grades 6-12.

Nov 3, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM15:00 – 16:153:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series (11/5)
Nov 5
Nov 5, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series (11/5)
Nov 5, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us for one or more of our Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series for bright, gifted and twice exceptional students! Build executive function and social skills through project-based learning while getting to know Cajal Academy students, teachers and clinicians for a mini project-based learning unit. Find out more!

Nov 5, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series (11/19)
Nov 19
Nov 19, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series (11/19)
Nov 19, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us for one or more of our Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series for bright, gifted and twice exceptional students! Build executive function and social skills through project-based learning while getting to know Cajal Academy students, teachers and clinicians for a mini project-based learning unit. Find out more!

Nov 19, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series (12/3)
Dec 3
Dec 3, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series (12/3)
Dec 3, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us for one or more of our Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series for bright, gifted and twice exceptional students! Build executive function and social skills through project-based learning while getting to know Cajal Academy students, teachers and clinicians for a mini project-based learning unit. Find out more!

Dec 3, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series (12/17)
Dec 17
Dec 17, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series (12/17)
Dec 17, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us for one or more of our Workshop Wednesdays Enrichment Series for bright, gifted and twice exceptional students! Build executive function and social skills through project-based learning while getting to know Cajal Academy students, teachers and clinicians for a mini project-based learning unit. Find out more!

Dec 17, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Sep 22, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM13:00 – 14:301:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Tour & Info Session
Sep 22, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM13:00 – 14:301:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Sep 22, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM13:00 – 14:301:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Oct 7, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM
High School Tour & Info Session
Oct 7, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Oct 7, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Oct 15, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Elementary School Program Tour & Info Session
Oct 15, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Oct 15, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM15:00 – 16:303:00 PM – 4:30 PM
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