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A brighter tomorrow

Empowering students diagnosed with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities to become effective learners and confident self-advocates. 


Admissions

Our admission process is designed to thoughtfully walk you through the steps towards admission as you learn more about our school and as we learn more about the strengths and challenges of your child. 

Giving

Your donation provides need-based scholarships and programs for students with language-based learning disabilities and allows them to receive the tools they need to be successful. 



Our Approach 

Horizon Academy empowers students diagnosed with specific learning disabilities to become effective learners and confident self-advocates.

Our staff is highly trained in the Orton-Gillingham (O-G) Approach, Multisensory Math (MSM) and the Strategic Instructional Model (SIM). 

Horizon Academy maintains accreditation through the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) and AdvancED and our program is accredited by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham.

Horizon Academy Spotlight

Early Literacy in Kansas City

Early Literacy in Kansas City

A Toolkit for Parents Navigating Early Grade Literacy in Kansas City Schools Let’s face it, most parents are not literacy experts.  But not being an expert does little to take away the immense pressure parents …

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    Get Curious: Horizon Academy's Impact in 2024-2025

    Get Curious: Horizon Academy’s Impact in 2024-2025

    A Message from Our Head of School, Vicki Asher At Horizon Academy, our mission is clear: to empower students with language-based learning disabilities to become strategic learners and confident self-advocates. Each year, I am reminded …

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