Subject:  School for children with dyslexia, LD, ADD/ADHD Lexington, KY USA |
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Date Posted: 16:17:23 10/15/08 Wed
KORE ACADEMY | ids Obtaining Real Education
History: KORE Academy was founded in October 2003 by a small group of parents wishing to obtain quality education for their children with various learning disabilities. Recognizing that their children’s needs were not being met in the traditional classroom, these parents came to the realization that they would have to create the alternative their children needed. Thus, KORE Academy was born.
Program: KORE Academy exists to help students with average/low average intelligence who struggle in the traditional classroom due to various learning differences such as dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, or processing disorders. This is a highly structured program with the goal of individualizing instruction to meet the needs of students having a wide range of abilities.
Entrance: Parents and teachers meet to discuss current performance, learning issues, previous testing, etc. in order to discern if the school would be an appropriate placement for the child. Once a child is tentatively accepted into the program, a trial period of 4 and 1/2 weeks is used to make the final determination as to whether the school is a good fit for the child.
*Students with behavior problems are not accepted into KORE Academy.
Grades/Class Size: Currently, KORE Academy offers classes at three levels: intermediate (grades 3-5), middle school (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12). The intermediate and middle school classes are self-contained, with a maximum of eight students. The high school homeroom can accommodate up to 20 students, with a maximum of eight students in individual classes.
KORE Academy’s staff includes:
• Director w/certification in Learning Disabilities & Counseling
• Teachers certified either in education or in their subject field
• Reading Specialist – one-on-one instruction
• Montessori trained intermediate teacher
• Over 90 years teaching experience among staff
“KORE Ten”:
• Structured, individualized program
• Individual Education Plans for each student
• Small groups – 1 teacher to 8 students maximum
• Grade level and ability grouping
• Multi-sensory instruction
• Respect for a variety of learning styles
• Emphasis on basics
• Phonics-based reading instruction
• High standards for behavior
• Supportive, nurturing environment
Electives: Electives are chosen to meet high school graduation requirements, supplement the regular curriculum, capitalize on student’s interests and gifts, and provide a well-rounded curriculum at all grade levels.
KORE Academy
Porter Memorial Baptist Church
Nicholasville Rd.
Lexington, KY
971-7129
For more information, contact Carol Douglas at 971-7129, or by e-mail at carsuedou@insightbb.com.
Kore Academy admits students of any race, color, or national or ethnic origin.
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