Vertical Skills Academy

Vertical Skills Academy (VSA) is a nonprofit, private special education school in Littleton, CO, specifically designed for students in grades 2-8 with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities. The academy also provides targeted support for students navigating dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD, offering a specialized environment where neurodivergent learners can thrive.

The academy utilizes a highly specialized instructional model, featuring full-day literacy immersion, a dedicated dyslexia tutoring program, and a summer reading program. VSA's teaching staff is highly qualified, with 80% of faculty holding advanced degrees, and they utilize the Orton-Gillingham approach. This method provides explicit, evidence-based, and multi-sensory instruction tailored to the unique needs of students with learning differences.

With an intimate learning environment featuring an average class size of just 6 students, VSA ensures high levels of individualized attention. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis and offers an all-inclusive tuition of $27,400, with 25% of students receiving financial aid. The campus maintains a casual dress code and a nonsectarian atmosphere, focusing entirely on empowering students to reach their full academic and personal potential.