The Roberts Academy, a part of Florida Southern College, is getting a large expansion of four new classrooms to offer to students. What’s so special about this program? Roberts Academy is a specific school for dyslexic students with specially trained educators to meet the needs of their students effectively.
The Roberts Academy is a college that supports dyslexic students.
Currently the school has 120 students, but will be expanding to nearly 200 in the near future. This is important because many students struggle with Dyslexia, and Roberts Academy is the only school of its kind. Since opening in 2010, The Roberts Academy has provided targeted education to the Dyslexic community and shows no signs of slowing down.
The Roberts Academy opened in 2010, serving students in second through fourth grades. It has since expanded through sixth grade. The academy is named for philanthropists Hal and Marjorie Roberts, whose donations helped establish the school.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Key takeaways
- The Roberts Academy is a school specifically for dyslexic children.
- The school is growing, adding four additional classrooms for higher enrollment.
- The school uses the Orton-Gillingham method of teaching and employs specially trained teachers.
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