TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING We understand the science of learning and the art of teaching.
WHO WE ARE Groves Academy is a non-profit organization that transforms lives through education. We have expertise in literacy, dyslexia, study skills, and teaching the process of learning. We are the only organization of our kind in Minnesota. Groves consists of three programs: Our School, The Learning Center, and the Institute for Professional Learning.
WE STRIVE TO MAKE LEARNING A JOYFUL EXPERIENCE. “Groves Academy exists to help as many children, teachers, and schools as we can; and I’ve never been more excited about our progress and hopeful about our potential to make a real difference.”
JOHN ALEXANDER Executive Director, Groves Academy
OUR SCHOOL Our school serves students in grades 1-12 who have strong ability and a desire to learn along with dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning challenges. When these students have the opportunity to learn in a different way – with highly trained teachers, small class sizes, and specialized curriculum – they begin to experience success, build confidence, and recognize their full potential.
TOTAL ENROLLMENT
8
students
260 students
Groves students feel understood and included as part of a community of learners. Since our founding by visionary parents in 1972, the teachers and staff at Groves Academy have helped change the lives of thousands of students.
28% STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID
72% STUDENTS PREVIOUSLY IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
3-4 years
AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY AT OUR SCHOOL
2+
years POTENTIAL READING GRADE LEVEL PROGRESS DURING FIRST YEAR OF INSTRUCTION
THE LEARNING CENTER
INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
The Learning Center at Groves Academy offers services to families in the community who can benefit from our expertise in diagnosing and supporting individuals with learning disabilities. We give them access to services to help their children experience success and gain confidence.
We believe we have a moral obligation to democratize good literacy instruction. Too many children are reading below their grade level and being left behind.
Services include diagnostic testing, tutoring, summer programs, career and post-secondary coaching, assistive technology training, educational consulting, and speech-language therapy.
1,000+ INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY SERVED ANNUALLY
15+
years AVERAGE TENURE OF LEARNING CENTER STAFF
The Institute for Professional Learning at Groves Academy shares the proven methods we use in our school with teachers, schools, school districts, and other mission-driven organizations to advance literacy instruction for all children.
5
1,500+
700+
8
FULL-TIME LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS/ DIAGNOSTICIANS ON STAFF
STUDENTS REACHED ANNUALLY THROUGH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS IN THE COMMUNITY TRAINED SINCE 2016
PARTNER SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS
At Groves Academy we impact thousands of students and hundreds of teachers each year through our programs.
AUTHENTICITY
COLLABORATION
COMPASSION
DISCOVERY
TENACITY
OUR MISSION
We build confidence, success, and purpose through transformative learning experiences.
OUR VISION
To redefine the way our nation is taught, one student, one teacher, and one school at a time.
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