Windward School history

In November 1930, and with an enrollment of 99 students now, the Windward School moved to a brand-new building styled in after an English manor house on 13 Windward Avenue in White Plains, New York.

Since its founding in 1971, Windward Athletics has captured four State Titles, seven CIF Regional Titles and 15 CIF Southern Section titles.

In 1973, Windward School received its first full five-year WASC accreditation as a college-preparatory institution.

As the school outgrew its first facilities the campus moved to 1414 21st Street, Santa Monica in September 1974.

In 1976, the Windward School was registered with New York State as a school for learning disabled students in grades K-8.

In 1982, Windward moved to a 9-acre (3.6 ha), multi-building campus at 11350 Palms Boulevard, Los Angeles.

In 1994, Windward Teacher Training Institute (now known as The Windward Institute) is established to provide professional development based on scientifically validated research in child development, learning theory, and pedagogy.

And the Windward School was formed.” - "Windward School: Special Education At Its Best" - Education Update, June 2002

In Spring 2004, The Windward School officially graduated its last high school senior class, so the School could focus more on early intervention of children with language-based learning disabilities.

Construction of Windward's newest facilities, the Science, Dance & Music Center and the Center for Teaching & Learning, was completed in the summer of 2009.

In 2012, Windward's co-founder and namesake, Shirley Windward, died at the age of 93.

In 2015 a former computer room was converted into the C.R.E.A.T.E. studio where students can make and experiment with new technologies.

In August 2019, The Windward School closes on the future Westchester Lower School campus located at 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains, New York.