A Christian School in Orange County Supporting Kids with Dyslexia
If your child is bright but reading feels like a daily battle, you are not alone. Many families come to Pathway School after years of watching their child work harder than everyone else and still fall behind. Pathway is a small Christian school in Laguna Hills, California, for students in grades 2–8, and many of our students learn differently, including kids with dyslexia.
Signs your child may need a different kind of classroom
Reading is slow and tiring, even when your child understands the story
Spelling and writing lag far behind what they can say out loud
They guess on tests or avoid reading aloud
Homework takes hours and often ends in tears
They have started to believe they are not smart
How Pathway helps students with dyslexia
Small classes. Our 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio means teachers notice right away when a student is stuck.
Multisensory instruction. Students learn by seeing, hearing, moving and doing. Reading and spelling lessons use more than one sense at a time, which helps many kids with dyslexia hold on to what they learn.
Small-group literacy intervention. Students get leveled reading support in small groups, at the level where they are ready to grow.
Learning Center time every day. Extra help in reading and writing is built into the school day, so students get support without missing core classes.
Placement by subject, not by age. Each student is placed by academic level in each subject. A child who reads below grade level can still move ahead in math or science.
Irlen screening at no extra cost. Some students who struggle with reading also have trouble processing what they see on the page. Every Pathway student is eligible for Irlen Syndrome screening, with parent consent.
On-site therapy. Occupational therapy is included in tuition, and speech therapy is available on campus.
More than reading scores
Many students arrive with low confidence after struggling elsewhere. At Pathway they learn how they learn, practice strategies that work for them, and learn to speak up for what they need. Our Christian community, with chapel every Friday, helps every student know they are valued.
Questions parents ask
Does my child need a dyslexia diagnosis to apply?
No. A diagnosis never decides whether a child belongs at Pathway. We look at how your child learns and whether our program is a good fit.
What grades do you offer?
Grades 2 through 8. Enrollment is open all year when a seat is available.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. About 3 in 10 Pathway families receive need-based tuition assistance.
See if Pathway is right for your child
Read our guide, Is Pathway right for my child?, or schedule a tour to see our classrooms in action. You can also call us at (949) 837-1203.
