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Miriam is the premier educational hub for children with learning differences in the St. Louis area. We empower unique learners by building confidence and a foundation for success at our K-12 school, as well as through our outreach programs. Our students’ challenges often include specific learning disabilities, ADHD, level 1 autism, speech/language disorders, anxiety and sensory processing differences.

Why Miriam?

Because not all great minds think alike. We meet students where they are, taking a strengths-based approach to a truly individualized education.

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From classroom to career: Miriam seniors enter the field

For many high school seniors, the final weeks before graduation are a blur of yearbooks and ceremony rehearsals. But for the 12 seniors at Miriam High School, the homestretch looks a bit more like a professional debut. April 13 marks the launch of their short-term internships, a new piece of scaffolding in the school’s mission to bridge the gap between specialized education and "real world" success.

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A Message from the Head of School, Meg Bamford - April 2026

There is much excitement in the air about our BBQ and Variety Show at the High School on Friday, and the Art Festival and Talent Show at the Lower Middle School next Friday, April 17th. Many of our students come to us afraid to make eye contact or say hello, and then by this time of year, they are on stage singing their favorite Taylor Swift song or playing the piano, and there are tears of joy running down the faces of the crowd who know how much each of these children has overcome. 

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Caught Being Kind: Celebrating Our Students’ Success One Star at a Time

Paper stars with those four school values - along with the students’ names - wallpaper the windows around the school office. Whether it’s helping a peer or taking a deep breath during a difficult moment, school staff hand out stars when they see a student leaning into one of these four values - providing immediate, visual proof that their positive choices are noticed.

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Upcoming Events

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We knew Miriam was the right place for our daughter right away. She immediately connected with the other students, and was warmly welcomed by the teachers and staff.  It was clear this was the high school for her.

Miriam Parent

Testimonial 1

We are finally in an environment where the staff ‘gets it.’ They understand that every child is a unique learner, and they work hard to cater to the needs of each child with individualized learning plans.

Miriam Parent

Testimonial 3

Miriam has not been just a game changer, but a life changer.

Miriam Parent

MLC Parent Testimonial 1

We absolutely loved our experience with Miriam School and Learning Center. My child had such a great bonding relationship with his therapist.

Miriam Learning Center Parent

MLC Parent Testimonial 2

I cannot say anything but positive comments about the staff at Miriam. I was supported in every way – from filling out forms, to knowing my child was totally cared for and respected for who he was. 

Miriam Learning Center Parent

MLC Parent Testimonial 4

We are so grateful for Miriam’s partnership with our children’s school and for the service they provide. 

Miriam Learning Center Parent