Primary Academy
The young learners program at New Way Academy is designed specifically for students entering grades K-2 with a diagnosed learning disability. The Primary Academy supports the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development of neurodivergent students.
- K–2 students with diagnosed learning disabilities
- Moderate to high functional independence
- Low behavioral needs
- Average cognitive profile
- Clear academic-based needs
A Day in the Life
Primary Academy students are in a self-contained classroom with an academic instructor and support professional. The school day includes instruction in literacy, math, STEM, writing, social studies, and SEL, and special classes such as PE, art, and mindfulness. Occupational and speech-language therapy are integrated into the classroom. Students enjoy lunch and a morning and afternoon recess.
Primary Academy Overview:
- Self-contained program with an academic instructor and support professional
- High quality, intensive, remedial instruction in core academic subjects and social-emotional competencies
- Speech and language development
- Executive and occupational functioning support integrated into the school day
- Daily communication between home and instructor
- Quarterly parent-teacher conferences
Qualifying Diagnoses May Include:
- Dyslexia
- Dysgraphia
- Dyscalculia
- Dyspraxia
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Speech & Language Impairment
- ADHD
Academic Programs Used:
- Fundations K, 1, and 2
- Geodes
- Rewards Reading
- Magrid
- Mathseeds *(supplemental)
- Purposeful People
- Overcoming Obstacles
- NSTA’s KIDE Science Curriculum
- Step Up to Writing
- Thinking Maps
- SS All Year Long
Structured Literacy
- Fundations K, 1, and 2
- Geodes
- Rewards Reading
Math
- Magrid
- Mathseeds *(supplemental)
SEL
- Purposeful People
- Overcoming Obstacles
STEM
- NSTA’s KIDE Science Curriculum
Written Expression
- Step Up to Writing
- Thinking Maps
Social Studies
- SS All Year Long
Ready for a New Way?
New Way Academy is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Please apply now, as spots are limited.
“This is not the same little girl who started at New Way two years before.”