Dyslexia Support
Lakeview's Keystone Dyslexia Support Program represents the highest level of support offered for Lakeview's Lower School Students. The Keystone Dyslexia Program offers a unique learning opportunity for students with mild language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, to receive specialized instruction tailored to their specific learning needs.
As a school, we believe an essential part of our students’ long-term educational success is thoughtful consideration of their future academic journey. The goal of The Keystone Dyslexia Support Program is to provide our students with the tools they need to be successful both now and in the years to come.
A Program for mild learning differences
A Commitment to Partnership
A keystone is the final and apex element placed in an archway, uniting and magnifying the strength of the individual components in the structure. In much the same way, The Keystone Program at Lakeview Academy represents the coming together of persons and their gifts with the singular goal of more effectively supporting the learning needs of today’s students.
When families entrust Lakeview with the education of their children, we commit to working in partnership to love, support, and cultivate the growth of each child.
An Intentional Approach to the Formative Years
Now Enrolling 1st-5th Grades
Keystone Learning Environment
Classroom Design
All Keystone classrooms are designed with our students in mind. From the furniture to sound mitigation to paint colors, all decisions were made in consultation with an occupational therapist to maximize the learning environment for our students.
Auditory and visual inputs are managed through a minimalist approach and lighting is softened. Movement opportunities through flexible seating and engagement are provided to students throughout their day.
Program Highlights
- Class sizes maximum of 5-6 students per class
- Reading and writing instruction led by Orton-Gillingham trained educators
- Math instruction led by educators trained in Level 1 Multi-Sensory Math
- Movement curriculum developed and led by occupational therapists
Sample Schedule
- 90 Minutes of Reading and Writing*
- 60 Minutes of Multi-Sensory Math*
- 30 Minute Movement Class (twice per week)
- Lunch and recess with all grade-level peers
- Direct Handwriting instruction daily
- Weekly participation in Art, Library,
- Music/Drama, PE, Science, Social Studies,
- Technology/Innovation with homeroom peers
*Denotes small group instruction.
Tuition and Affordability
Meet the Keystone Program Faculty and Staff
Kelly Fields, M.Ed., Ed.S. is a veteran Special Educator, with 20 years of teaching and administrative experience in the public-school setting. She served and supported students with varying levels of needs and disabilities in her 20 years of public school teaching and leadership roles. She has served our Lower School as a Learning Support Teacher since 2022 and is humbled by the opportunity to lead and serve our students and teachers in the Keystone Program this Fall. Recently, she successfully completed her Level 1 Multi-Sensory Math training under the tutelage of Marilyn Zecker, CALT.
Questions?
For more information contact
Kim Cottrell, Admissions Director at 770-531-2602 or
Kelly Fields, The Keystone Program Director
by clicking on the links below.
Kelly Fields
The Keystone Program Director | Learning Support, LS
Susan Duggan
Teacher, 4th Grade Keystone ELA
Maggie Halligan
Learning Support, LS