Read Academy of Sacramento

06/12/2026

A school evaluation is required by law to decide one thing: whether the district has to act. That is a narrow, procedural yes-or-no. It does not touch the question you brought in, which was about your child. Two different conversations happened in that room, and you were only part of one of them.

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06/10/2026

Discover what the data actually says about learning differences and how our science-backed clinical care at READ Learning Center helps your child thrive.

06/10/2026

Grade retention simply changes the calendar, but our science-backed methods at READ Academy change how your child learns.

06/05/2026

There is a critical issue faced by parents of children struggling in school but who do not qualify for special education services under California’s legal framework. Not qualifying for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is not a diagnosis or a clean bill of health. Instead, it is a strictly legal funding decision based on state criteria, which often fails to reflect the child’s true learning needs.

There is a critical issue faced by parents of children struggling i...

06/03/2026

Although some parents who find us already have a diagnosis for their child, many do not. What they have in common is that at some point, they saw their child struggling in school.

05/29/2026

If retention is on the table, ask first: what will actually be different the second time?
For students with dyslexia, repeating the same instruction doesn't close the gap — it widens it. The problem was never effort. It was always the method.

READ Academy of Sacramento exists to solve the mismatch, not repeat it.
readacademy.com

05/27/2026

More effort isn't the answer... different instruction is.
Students with dyslexia don't struggle because they're not trying hard enough. They struggle because most classrooms aren't built for how their brain processes language. Structured literacy changes that.
At READ Academy of Sacramento, we use the Wilson Reading System, Making Math Real, and Institute for Excellence in Writing- so dyslexic students don't just keep up, they start to thrive.
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05/23/2026

Grade retention, commonly used as a solution for struggling students, is widely misunderstood, especially regarding children with learning differences. Dr. Leah Skinner’s research and lived experience as a mother of five neurodiverse sons reveal critical insights into why repeating a grade often fails neurodivergent students and can cause significant academic and emotional harm

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Grade retention, commonly used as a solution for struggling students, is widely misunderstood, especially regarding children with learning differences. Dr. L...

05/20/2026

Dr. Leah is a Certified Dyslexia Therapist with a Doctor of Education in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment and a Master of Education in Dyslexia Specialization. She brings over 20 years of experience in structured literacy, dyslexia intervention, and educational advocacy.

05/15/2026

"Dr. Leah Skinner, founder of READ Academy, is using her new credentials to amplify her advocacy for children with learning differences, shed light on the broken public school system, and help families hold school districts accountable."

Read more about the founder of READ Academy in this article!

Dr. Leah Skinner. Mother of four dyslexic sons. READ Academy founder. Now Doctor of Education. Mission: Advocate for Children with Learning Differences.