Elgin Academy Announces Creation of PEAK on the Hilltop; New initiative to meet needs of students with language-based learning differences
According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, certain evidence "indicates at least 1 in 5 children in the U.S. have learning and attention issues" which include language-based learning differences such as dyslexia. Sensing an important need to help these students, Elgin Academy, a private 501©(3) highly-regarded EC-12 independent school in the Elgin area, announces the creation of PEAK on the Hilltop, a new immersive program specifically designed for students with average/above average intelligence diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.
ELGIN, Ill., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, certain evidence "indicates at least 1 in 5 children in the U.S. have learning and attention issues" which include language-based learning differences such as dyslexia.
Sensing an important need to help these students, Elgin Academy, a private 501©(3) highly-regarded EC-12 independent school in the Elgin area, announces the creation of PEAK on the Hilltop, a new immersive program specifically designed for students with average/above average intelligence diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.
Dyslexia describes a learning condition that is characterized by those having difficulty reading due to identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words. Dysgraphia refers to the condition of impaired letter writing by hand. Dyscalculia denotes a learning disability affecting a person's ability to perform basic arithmetic.
"PEAK's mission is to help students to gain back hope and their love of learning so they are positioned to succeed in their education and their future," says Elgin Academy Head of School Seth Hanford. "PEAK acknowledges and taps into the potential within these students by providing multisensory instruction embedded in a whole-school environment."
PEAK offers credentialed faculty instructing students in all the core content areas with an important focus on language, literacy, and math; a cohort style with a student teacher ratio no larger than 5:1; and school days that combine time in the cohorts and time-integrated into other classes to provide an opportunity to interact with a broader group of students.
"Families whose students are enrolled in PEAK will see many benefits," Hanford continued. "For example, instead of finding funds to pay for tutors and staying afterschool to catch up on lessons, students will be able to use their resources and time to pursue co-curricular activities."
PEAK will eventually be available to students in third through eighth grades. The program will be phased in during the course of upcoming school years starting with 5th and 6th grades during the 2022-23 school year and at least 4th and 7th grades in 2023-24.
For more information about PEAK, visit https://www.elginacademy.org/PEAK.
About Elgin Academy
Chartered in 1839, Elgin Academy, a private 501©(3) highly-regarded K-12 independent school in the Elgin area, is uniquely positioned to help every child realize and fulfill his or her potential and prepare them to make a positive impact on the world. The academy taps into its innovative and adaptive culture to provide a unique student experience and differentiated student support.
The academy is deliberately fulfilling its mission by offering an educational experience where kids are inspired to become creative, courageous, and compassionate. The investment made by parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends in the differentiated experience Elgin Academy provides helps make a positive impact on the world. For more information, visit https://www.elginacademy.org/.
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