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Unique School for Unique Students

Looking for help for a child struggling with reading or learning with dyslexia? You’re not alone – in fact, about 1 in 5 students have dyslexia. Vertical Skills Academy (VSA) is a private school started by the need of parents just like you and we understand the challenges you and your child are experiencing. Students with dyslexia can be successful in school when provided a learning environment that includes direct, explicit and individualized instruction to help them become confident, thriving students! That’s what we offer here at VSA. We welcome you to learn more about our unique school for unique students.

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About Vertical Skills Academy

VSA is a nonprofit, private school in Jefferson County, Colorado for students in grades 2-8 with dyslexia and other reading or language-based disabilities, as well as dysgraphia, dyscalculia and ADHD. We support students and families with full-day literacy immersion schooling, dyslexia tutoring program, and dyslexia summer reading program. VSA’s highly qualified teaching staff follow the Orton-Gillingham approach, along with explicit, evidence-based, multi-sensory instruction to empower students to reach their full potential.

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School Admissions

If you think VSA might be a good school for your student with dyslexia, we welcome you to submit an inquiry form and a member of our Admissions Team will get back to you within 48 hours.

Orton-Gillingham Approach

VSA employs a variety of proven, evidence-based approaches to help students who struggle with dyslexia thrive. Such approaches include Orton-Gillingham, Think SRSD, individualized learning, and more.

Summer Reading Program

VSA partners with Every Child Reading to provide summer reading support in Lakewood, Denver, and Vail. This individualized learning program is ideal for any student who struggles with reading, writing, literacy, or dyslexia.

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