2017-2018 Groves Guide

At Groves Academy we impact thousands of students and hundreds of teachers each year through our programs.

TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING

AUTHENTICITY

COLLABORATION

We understand the science of learning and the art of teaching.

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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Groves Academy is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

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THE LEARNING CENTER

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.

TOTAL ENROLLMENT

8

students

When these students have the opportunity to learn

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

JOHN ALEXANDER Executive Director, Groves Academy

class sizes, and specialized curriculum – they begin to experience success, build confidence, and recognize their full potential.

260 students

Groves students feel understood and included as part of a community of learners.

Since our founding by visionary parents in 1972, 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

INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

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.

Services include diagnostic testing, tutoring, summer programs, career and post-secondary coaching, assistive technology training, educational consulting, and speech-language therapy.

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.

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.

years

AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY AT OUR SCHOOL

2+

1,000+

15+

years

5

1,500+

500+

9

STUDENTS REACHED ANNUALLY THROUGH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS IN THE COMMUNITY TRAINED SINCE 2016

PARTNER SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS

years POTENTIAL READING GRADE LEVEL PROGRESS DURING FIRST YEAR OF INSTRUCTION

INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY SERVED ANNUALLY

AVERAGE TENURE OF LEARNING CENTER STAFF

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS/ DIAGNOSTICIANS ON STAFF