Finding the Right Fit for Your Student

At VSA, we are dedicated to supporting students with language-based learning disabilities (LBLD), such as dyslexia and dysgraphia, by building on their unique strengths, fostering confidence, and helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We understand the importance of finding a school that aligns with your child’s individual learning needs. Our admissions process is designed to help both families and VSA determine whether our program is the right environment for your student to learn, grow, and succeed.

Students enrolled at VSA typically demonstrate average to above-average cognitive abilities and have experienced challenges in traditional educational settings. Some students have formal diagnoses, while others exhibit characteristics of a language-based learning disability as reflected in educational assessments, academic performance, and developmental history. Student profiles may include diagnoses such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, executive functioning challenges, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), receptive or expressive language disorders, auditory processing disorders, or a combination of these. Some students may also be identified as twice-exceptional.

Please note that Vertical Skills Academy is specifically designed to serve students with LBLD. While we strive to support a diverse range of learners, VSA may not be the most appropriate placement for every student. Students whose primary needs involve significant behavioral, emotional, psychiatric, or social challenges, autism spectrum disorder, nonverbal learning disability, or intellectual disabilities may be better served in programs specifically designed to address those needs.

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