Landmark College began as the vision Dr. Charles Drake who wanted to provide students with specific learning disabilities a liberal arts education. It is situated on the former site of Windham College, and land of the Abenaki Native American tribe.

When Windham College of Putney, VT closed in 1978, the townspeople of Putney felt strongly that they wanted the campus to remain an institution of higher learning. Now students learn skills that will enable them to be successful students and citizens.

In addition, Landmark College shares it's expertise with educators from all over the world. The National Institute Workshops offers courses and training opportunities for teachers to learn how to empower their students to be more successful and confident.