Academic Philosophy
Westchester Torah Academy’s approach to education emphasizes individualized learning and personal attention while building essential life skills like intrinsic motivation, responsibility, concentration, and collaboration. From the youngest learners in our Montessori Early Childhood Program, to our Middle Schoolers preparing to enter high school, students at WTA are not just given information, they’re taught how to learn.
WTA’s Educational Models
Though our Early Childhood, Lower School, and Middle School all use different educational models, each one is designed to provide opportunities for individualized learning, with qualitative and quantitative data serving as benchmarks for differentiated instruction.
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Early Childhood
Designed in accordance with Montessori principles, WTA’s early childhood program emphasizes independence and respect for a child's natural psychological, physical, and social development, with the integration of Hebrew immersion.
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Lower School
WTA is known for its innovative and highly effective rotational model, which emphasizes personalized attention and differentiated instruction. Qualitative and quantitative data help guide teachers in providing the necessary support and introducing new challenges.
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Middle School
With a bustling Beit Midrash and project-based learning model, WTA’s middle school is designed with adolescent development in mind, fostering self awareness, practical life skills, and a deep love of learning.