Read Academy of Sacramento

Read Academy of Sacramento READ Academy, where children who learn differently thrive.

READ Academy of Sacramento was founded by Dr. Leah Skinner and is a WASC-accredited private school for children with dyslexia and learning differences, grades 2 through 12.

08/29/2026

If you're a Sacramento parent whose child is struggling with reading, you know this moment:

If reading turns into avoidance or meltdowns, it may not be laziness. It may be exhaustion.

When homework starts to feel like a punishment or another chance to fail, they shut down.

READ Academy is a Sacramento private school for students with dyslexia and learning differences.

When children are taught the way they learn, confidence comes back, and everything changes.

Come see the difference — comment TOUR and we'll send you the link to schedule a tour.

📍 READ Academy of Sacramento

08/21/2026

If you’re a Sacramento parent whose child is struggling with reading, the question isn’t only how much instruction they’re getting. It’s whether that instruction matches the way they learn.

Research on dyslexia profiles found that 100 hours of instruction that didn’t match the child produced no meaningful progress. When the instruction was matched correctly, those same 100 hours moved children to grade level.

That’s why understanding your child’s dyslexia profile matters. A diagnosis tells you they have dyslexia. A profile helps show you how they need to be taught.

Because when the teaching finally matches the child, everything changes.

https://READAcademy.com

Where children who learn differently thrive.

07/24/2026

Is your child reading — or guessing?

Quick test: if your child reads a word on one page but can't read it on the next, they may be guessing from pictures and context, not decoding. That can be an early sign of dyslexia.

The key? Structured Literacy Instruction — teaching the way your child learns. 🔑

At READ Academy of Sacramento, children who learn differently thrive. 🌟

👉 READAcademy.com

07/15/2026

Not all reading IEPs are created equal. Here are 5 things every reading IEP should include — save this for your next IEP meeting.
At READ Academy of Sacramento, these aren't extras — they're just how we do school every day.
📍 Schedule a tour at ReadAcademy.com

Does your child's IEP actually teach them to read? An IEP is a legal plan — but on its own, it doesn't teach reading. Ac...
07/10/2026

Does your child's IEP actually teach them to read?
An IEP is a legal plan — but on its own, it doesn't teach reading. Accommodations like extra time and audiobooks help your child get through the day. They don't build the ability to read. That takes structured literacy: a named program, a trained provider, and goals that measure decoding and fluency.
Our new blog breaks down the 5 things every reading IEP must include — and what to do if the school says your child "doesn't qualify."



The Short Answer An IEP is a legal plan. It sets goals, services, and accommodations, but it does not, on its

This video reveals the truth behind IEPs for struggling readers. A signed IEP isn’t enough; it must include explicit, ef...
07/03/2026

This video reveals the truth behind IEPs for struggling readers. A signed IEP isn’t enough; it must include explicit, effective reading instruction, not just accommodations. Learn how to identify the key elements that make an IEP truly work and what to do if the school refuses help. Don’t settle- advocate for your child’s success. For specialized, proven reading support, visit readacademy.com today.


https://youtu.be/2IFwWIkMWYI?si=wBa6H_caR6pL1aS6

This video reveals the truth behind IEPs for struggling readers. A ...

“Best choice I have ever made for my child! The structure and format of READ helped my child make tremendous gains in re...
07/01/2026

“Best choice I have ever made for my child!
The structure and format of READ helped my child make tremendous gains in reading, writing, and organizing that wasn't possible in the red-taped environment of public schools.”
-K.R, READ Academy Parent Via Yelp

Read more reviews by READ parents at readacademy.com!

Address

2565 Millcreek Drive
Sacramento, CA
95833

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+19162582080

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