The Alternative Education Program at LGA is a full-time school program which provides specialized Reading, Writing, Spelling and Math instruction Monday-Thursday 8:30-2:30 for students in grades 1-8.

Experienced and highly qualified teachers are specifically trained to teach the dyslexic style learner. Understanding the different learning style is key to their success.

In addition to Reading, Writing and Math, the this Program includes Science, Social Studies, PE and Art, each taking your child’s dyslexic learning style into consideration.

Students may enroll in individual classes with a one-year commitment.

FAQ's

What qualifies as a language-based learning disorder?

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Language-based learning disorders refer to numerous conditions related to understanding and use of spoken and written language. Language-based learning disorders are a common cause of students’ academic struggles. Weak language skills often impede comprehension and communication, which form the basis for most educational endeavors.

Read more at the International Dyslexia Association

What are the classroom sizes at LGA?

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In order to serve our students best, we maintain smaller classroom sizes, with no more than 4-5 students per reading class and no more than 8-10 students in other subjects.

What if my child has challenging behaviors?

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Most children have some challenging behaviors, especially if they have experienced failure in their previous school. Frustration can manifest in some forms of ‘acting out’, and LGA acknowledges that this is expected in many cases. But “bad behavior” usually improves significantly in a school like ours, where students experience safety, acceptance and success. However, if your child has severely challenging behaviors that may potentially interfere with the education of other students, they would not be well served at LGA. This is a case-by-case determination made by the admissions team at LGA.

Is there any diagnosis you won’t take?

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Students who have an emotional disorder (EDD) or conduct disorder (ODD) would not be well served at LGA.

What assessments do you require?

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As part of the admissions process, LGA provides a brief reading assessment to determine best placement and to determine the ‘start’ point for each student. Math testing is also done to determine the appropriate math level for your child. LGA does not require a full Psychological Educational Evaluation, but if your child has already been tested through their school district, LGA requires a copy of that testing. (Standardizedtests are considered valid for up to three years). In some cases, especially for younger students who are just beginning the process of receiving an official diagnosis, the admissions team will work with individual families to determine how LGA may serve your child. Please reach out to our Admissions team for more details.

Do you take students with impaired cognition?

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The Structured Literacy reading programs that LGA utilizes are designed for students with an IQ no lower than 80. Students with impaired cognition below that would not be well served at LGA.

Do you take kids on the autism spectrum?

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Students with a primary autism diagnosis who rely heavily on adult prompting, intensive individualized services (or 1-to-1 support), or whose behaviors are still impeding their learning are not well-served at LGA. In rare cases, when a student has dyslexia and is also on the spectrum, with the dyslexia as the primary impediment to learning, enrollment is a possibility. Please consult with the admissions team for further clarification.

Is LGA the right school for a child with ADHD?

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We do take students with ADHD without a secondary learning diagnosis, although, in those cases, the ADHD presents as an interference to their academic performance. Not all students who have a diagnosis of ADHD without a learning diagnosis will be best served at LGA. Please consult with the admissions team for further clarification.

What is the student profile of the kids who learn best at Loomis Gateway Academy?

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The Loomis Gateway Academy Alternative Education Program is designedfor bright students, grades 1-8, with moderate, severe or profoundlanguage-based learning differences (such as dyslexia and/or dysgraphia)LGA is also designed for students with a Math learning disability, or dyscalculia.

All of our students experience significant difficulty in learning to read, and traditional methods of reading instruction really do not work for them. Fortunately, alternative methods that use explicit instruction in a structured, systematic way (“Structured Literacy”) have been developed and are scientifically proven to benefit dyslexic students. These are the very same methods LGA has been using over the last 13 years. (Read more about our approach here). Many of our students also have ADHD or school-based anxiety. Our small classroom sizes, trained teachers, and positive learning environment help these students feel seen and understood – often for thefirst time in a school setting.

What is the student profile of kids who learn best at LGA?

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The Loomis Gateway Academy Alternative Education Program is designed for bright students, grades 1–8, with moderate, severe or profound language-based learning differences (such as dyslexia and/or dysgraphia). LGA is also designed for students with a math learning disability, or dyscalculia.

All of our students experience significant difficulty in learning to read, and traditional methods of reading instruction do not work for them. Fortunately, alternative methods that use explicit instruction in a structured, systematic way ("Structured Literacy") have been developed and are scientifically proven to benefit dyslexic students. Many of our students also have ADHD or school-based anxiety. Our small classroom sizes, trained teachers, and positive learning environment help these students feel seen and understood – often for the first time in a school setting.

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