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A Public School for Students with Dyslexia? Can Louisiana Key Academy's Model Be Replicated?

November 30, 2023 • Mary McCool Berry • Season 2 • Episode 9

Louisiana Key Academy is a public charter school that provides exceptional educational resources to students regardless of their financial standing.

Louisiana Key Academy SHOWS WHAT IS POSSIBLE FOR STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA in a PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Andromeda Cartwright, MA, CCC-SLP, CALT, serves as the Chief Academic Officer is the Chief Academic Officer at LKA.

Andromeda answers questions such as:
What makes your school different?
What training do teachers receive?
Does your school use a program like Wilson or Barton?
What is the new data tool- Microsoft Reading Progress?
How are other subject areas taught?
Should spelling hold students back?
How does LKA immerse students in the content they are learning?

Louisiana Key Academy partners with Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity.
Dr. Sally Shaywitz is the author of Overcoming Dyslexia and a preeminent leader.

Let's PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT WORKS!
LEADERS- LET'S GIVE ALL STUDENTS A PUBLIC OPTION!

https://dyslexia.yale.edu/

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/new-type-of-public-schools-specialize-in-teaching-students-with-dyslexia/2023/06