At SOAR, the staff works to
– identify the academic strengths and needs of each student
– establish a prescriptive individualized learning plan that targets specific gaps in learning and foundational skills
– and teach multi-sensory strategies that can be utilized in the classroom, at home and within the community.
Additionally, all staff instruct based upon each student’s learning style and take a whole-child approach to achieve true academic and functional potential.
SOAR is recognized by the NCSEAA as a direct-pay school to accept the ESA+ Grant and Opportunities Scholarships. This allows us to make our school more accessible to families.
At the end of the day, SOAR strives to give back to the community through advocating, educating, supporting and providing resources for students and families in the community.
our vision
We believe every child with a reading disability deserves to experience educational success, regardless of family income level. The research and evidence-based instruction that we provide will facilitate student success; not only in the academic environment, but beyond, and throughout their entire life. We believe that every dyslexic student is unique and can succeed.
our mission
As a nonprofit organization, SOAR believes that reading is a right, not a privilege, even for dyslexics. We teach students with learning disabilities how to break the code, and will be in operation until every child can read.
our history
Everything started from the back of Donna’s car. After school each day, Donna would pack up her car and travel to tutor students who needed her help. She “trunk-tutored” for years as she was training and working toward her certification with the Orton Gillingham approach. SOAR is now a 501(3)c organization that works to identify the academic strengths and needs of each student. With the purpose of establishing and operating support services for individualized, multi-sensory instruction for children who learn differently. We provide a prescriptive academic plan and a tailored learning environment not available in mainstream educational atmospheres. This unique environment allows students to maximize their growth.
get to know us
These are a few things you’ll find at soar…
- We love to have fun! From exciting field trips to getting messy with science or art projects, we believe in hands on learning that is anything but boring!
- We are your children’s biggest champions! Each and every staff member is committed to helping every child learn and find success.
- We know when to be silly and when to be serious! Learning is an amazing adventure, and the students at SOAR may not have always felt like it – we will both challenge and encourage them to be their best self.
- We are open to all! No matter your background, income level, culture, or past experiences, all students are accepted at SOAR and are treated equally.
One question we get asked is how families and the community can support what we do here at SOAR. We have a donation page for anyone who wants to contribute to our mission. From tuition scholarships to materials, any donations directly help our students. SOAR is a 501(3)c organization, so any donation you make is 100% tax deductible. All donations are greatly appreciated!
