Read Academy of Sacramento

06/03/2026

Although some parents who find us already have a diagnosis for their child, many do not. What they have in common is that at some point, they saw their child struggling in school.

05/29/2026

If retention is on the table, ask first: what will actually be different the second time?
For students with dyslexia, repeating the same instruction doesn't close the gap — it widens it. The problem was never effort. It was always the method.

READ Academy of Sacramento exists to solve the mismatch, not repeat it.
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05/27/2026

More effort isn't the answer... different instruction is.
Students with dyslexia don't struggle because they're not trying hard enough. They struggle because most classrooms aren't built for how their brain processes language. Structured literacy changes that.
At READ Academy of Sacramento, we use the Wilson Reading System, Making Math Real, and Institute for Excellence in Writing- so dyslexic students don't just keep up, they start to thrive.
Schedule a tour at readacademy.com

05/23/2026

Grade retention, commonly used as a solution for struggling students, is widely misunderstood, especially regarding children with learning differences. Dr. Leah Skinner’s research and lived experience as a mother of five neurodiverse sons reveal critical insights into why repeating a grade often fails neurodivergent students and can cause significant academic and emotional harm

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Grade retention, commonly used as a solution for struggling students, is widely misunderstood, especially regarding children with learning differences. Dr. L...

05/20/2026

Dr. Leah is a Certified Dyslexia Therapist with a Doctor of Education in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment and a Master of Education in Dyslexia Specialization. She brings over 20 years of experience in structured literacy, dyslexia intervention, and educational advocacy.

05/15/2026

"Dr. Leah Skinner, founder of READ Academy, is using her new credentials to amplify her advocacy for children with learning differences, shed light on the broken public school system, and help families hold school districts accountable."

Read more about the founder of READ Academy in this article!

Dr. Leah Skinner. Mother of four dyslexic sons. READ Academy founder. Now Doctor of Education. Mission: Advocate for Children with Learning Differences.

05/14/2026

Now enrolling for Fall 2026!

READ Academy of Sacramento is Sacramento's private school built specifically for students with dyslexia and learning differences. With small class sizes, evidence-based curriculum, and teachers who truly get how your child learns- this is where dyslexic students don't just keep up, they thrive.

Our programs include the Wilson Reading System, Making Math Real, and hands-on project-based learning designed for the dyslexic learning style.

📍 Sacramento, CA | Schedule a tour today at readacademy.com

READ Academy of Sacramento Where Students Who Learn Differently Thrive SCHEDULE A DYSLEXIA ASSESSMENT CONTACT US TODAY Now Accepting Applications for 2026-27 WELCOME Discover Our Programs at READ Academy of Sacramento

05/13/2026

In 1925, Dr. Samuel Orton evaluated 14 students who couldn't read. Every one had average or above-average intelligence. No brain injuries. No vision problems.
His discovery: their brains processed written language differently. The anxiety and frustration came after instruction began- not before.

His conclusion 100 years ago is still true today: the problem isn't the child. It's the mismatch in instruction.

At READ Academy, we match the method to how your child learns.
Learn more at readacademy.com

05/08/2026

"Just repeat the grade- they'll catch up."

For kids with dyslexia and learning differences, retention isn't the answer. The calendar was never the problem. They don't need more time. They need different instruction.
That's what we do at READ Academy of Sacramento.

Visit readacademy.com for more information.