Vertical Skills Academy

VSA is a nonprofit, private school in Jefferson County, Colorado for students in grades 2-8 with dyslexia and other reading or language-based disabilities, as well as dysgraphia, dyscalculia and ADHD. 

With about 1 in 5 students having dyslexia, the need for specialized instruction is significant. VSA’s proven approach delivers real results and we want to make a difference for more students—of all backgrounds and income levels. The first step toward this is complete with the opening of our new school in Littleton which offers space to grow and serve more kids. Our second goal is to replenish our depleted scholarship funds so we can ensure all students have the opportunity to get the help and support they deserve. This year alone, we awarded $25,000 in scholarships to meet the needs of our new Metro neighborhood.

Students with dyslexia can absolutely thrive and flourish with the right learning environment. At VSA, we provide that environment, along with proven, evidence-based approaches, and passionate and highly trained teachers. We strive to help every student get up to grade level so they can integrate back into their home school within two to three years and continue their learning journey toward successful adulthood. 

VSA supports students and families with full-day literacy immersion schooling, dyslexia tutoring program, and dyslexia summer reading program. VSA’s highly qualified teaching staff follow the Orton-Gillingham approach, along with explicit, evidence-based, multi-sensory instruction to empower students to reach their full potential.

 

Testimonials

"Literally, after just one day at VSA, he was a different child. He came home full of smiles, telling us that he loved everything at school and that reading and writing were his favorite parts of the day!" -- Father of a 5th grade student

"This very special place has turned our lives around by helping our 2nd grader develop the tools necessary to not just function from day to day, but achieve goals we never thought possible. Our community is extremely fortunate to have access to this extraordinary school." -- Mother of 2nd grade student

"VSA is the best decision we could have made for our daughter after receiving her dyslexia diagnosis. She has gained an amazing amount of confidence, not only in her reading, but her math skills as well. The teachers have an extensive dyslexia knowledge base and expect a high level of achievement from all their students, which I greatly appreciate." -- Mother of 1st grade student

"Our daughter's language skills improved so much that she returned to 'regular school' this year after only one year at VSA. She regularly volunteers to read in front of the class and consistently scores very high in spelling." -- Mother of 3rd grade student