Academics

Structured literacy that builds confidence

Every school day at Roberts Academy, children rediscover confidence in reading and learning. Our teachers use the principles of Orton–Gillingham instruction — a structured, multisensory, and individualized method proven to help students with dyslexia become fluent, confident readers.

Students benefit from small groups, ongoing assessment, and personal attention that fosters growth in reading, writing, and self-esteem.

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Our Program

Personalized instruction that empowers growth

  • Grades one through six, beginning with grades three and four in Fall 2026.
  • Low student–teacher ratio, maximum of twelve students per class.
  • Teachers trained in the principles of Orton-Gillingham instruction.
  • Daily diagnostic teaching that adapts lessons to each student’s progress.
  • Most students attend for two to three years before returning to their home schools reading at or above grade level, with ongoing collaboration between Roberts faculty and district teachers.
  • Hands-on learning that connects literacy with art, science, movement, and outdoor exploration.
A teacher works one-on-one with a young student in a reading classroom, using colorful learning tools. Other students and teachers read and interact in the background, creating a warm, engaging learning environment.

Learning in Community

A partnership between students, teachers, and future educators

We work hand-in-hand with families to ensure progress continues at home through regular communication, workshops, and shared learning strategies. Future educators from Elon’s Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education will learn alongside expert Roberts Academy faculty, gaining practical experience that equips them to transform classrooms across North Carolina and beyond.

We collaborate with public and independent schools to identify students who can benefit from specialized instruction, support successful transitions, and build a community of understanding and advocacy for children with dyslexia.

Program Snapshot

Our program is intentionally designed to help students grow in confidence, mastery, and joy for learning. These key details offer a quick look at what makes the Roberts Academy experience so unique and inspiring.

Opening: Fall 2026

The Roberts Academy will open its doors in Fall 2026, welcoming the first group of students and families to our new learning community.

Full-Day Program

Students will participate in a full-day academic program designed to strengthen literacy skills, foster confidence, and inspire curiosity.

Initial Grades: 3–4

The Academy will launch with students in grades 3 and 4, providing a focused, supportive environment during these key learning years.

Planned Expansion: 1–6

Following the opening year, the Roberts Academy will grow to serve students in grades 1 through 6 as enrollment and staffing expand.

Class Size: Maximum 12 Students

Each class will include up to 12 students, allowing teachers to provide individualized attention and adapt instruction to each learner’s needs.

Orton–Gillingham Approach

Our instruction is rooted in the Orton–Gillingham approach, using evidence-based, multisensory strategies that help students master reading and writing.

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Empowering Families and Changing Lives

Families play a vital role in the Roberts Academy experience. Through workshops, conferences, and regular communication, we help parents understand the Orton–Gillingham instruction approach so they can reinforce strategies at home.

Families often describe the Roberts Academies as life changing, not only for their children but for their entire family’s confidence and hope for the future.

For the first time, our child believes they are smart. Roberts Academy did not just teach our son to read. It helped him rediscover his confidence.
- Parent of a Roberts Academy student

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Discover how the Roberts Academy is transforming lives through compassionate teaching and evidence-based instruction. Meet the students and families whose journeys inspire everything we do.

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