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Kairos Academy (Closed 2014)

61 N 6th Street
Newark, OH 43055

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Kairos Academy skilled and experienced teachers use the proven Orton-Gillingham approach to help students overcome learning difficulties that arise from dyslexia.

The Orton-Gillingham technique has helped thousands of students around the world sine the 1930s.

Teachers at the Kairos tutoring lab have gone through a rigorous training program to obtain certification with the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners which is a well-known, highly-respected approach.

We take pride in our strong commitment to serving your child on an individual basis.

A wide range of classes and services are offered and individual modifications and accommodations are always considered.

Several sample academic areas are available below. We are dedicated to teaching a child as much as possible during each class.

Our classrooms are an open and child friendly setting that allow students to be contributing members of the instructional team.

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 2-8

Student Body

Total Students

15 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Kairos Academy skilled and experienced teachers use the proven Orton-Gillingham approach to help students overcome learning difficulties that arise from dyslexia. The Orton-Gillingham technique has helped thousands of students around the world sine the 1930s. Teachers at the Kairos tutoring lab have gone through a rigorous training program to obtain certification with the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners which is a well-known, highly-respected approach. We take pride in our strong commitment to serving your child on an individual basis. A wide range of classes and services are offered and individual modifications and accommodations are always considered. Several sample academic areas are available below. We are dedicated to teaching a child as much as possible during each class. Our classrooms are an open and child friendly setting that allow students to be contributing members of the instructional team.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Kairos Academy?

The application deadline for Kairos Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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