Read Academy of Sacramento

There is a critical issue faced by parents of children struggling in school but who do not qualify for special education services under California’s legal framework. Not qualifying for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is not a diagnosis or a clean bill of health. Instead, it is a strictly legal funding decision based on state criteria, which often fails to reflect the child’s true learning needs.

The Special Education Gap in Sacramento There is a critical issue faced by parents of children struggling i...

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

"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!

Mother Who Used Retirement to Build Sacramento School for Learning Differences Earns Doctorate, Expands Student Advocacy Dr. Leah Skinner. Mother of four dyslexic sons. READ Academy founder. Now Doctor of Education. Mission: Advocate for Children with Learning Differences.

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.

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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.
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