CORE Academy is a private, nonprofit school in Concord, CA, for 2nd–8th grade students with:
Dyslexia Dysgraphia ADHD Autism Anxiety
Executive functioning challenges
Other learning differences.
Hello and welcome from Breezy, our school love bug!
Breezy, a Maltese-Poodle mix, is VERY excited to welcome new students to CORE.
We provide small classes, multisensory instruction, hands-on learning, and social-emotional support for creative, gifted, and out-of-the-box thinkers.
Now enrolling 2nd–8th grade students.
Schedule a Free Meet & Greet:
925.448.2152
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Give us a call at 925.448.2152 or Email: admin@coreacademy.net
Welcome to CORE Academy
CORE Academy is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) EIN: 81-2447472 DLN:
Call 925.448.2152 or Email: admin@coreacademy.net to schedule a FREE meet & greet
Dr. Lainie: Discover a Different Kind of School (Grades 2–8)
What Every Parent Needs to Hear
“Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid”. Albert Einstein
CORE’s 11th graduation
The first 12 minutes of this video are a must-hear.
Dr. Lainie shares the heart of CORE Academy—why our students learn differently, how they grow when they feel seen and understood, and what makes our school community so special.
Are you searching for the right school for your Student?
Does your child say things like…
Learning Geography - 7/8 graders
“I hate school.”
“I’m stupid.”
“I’ll never get it.”
At CORE Academy, we support creative, gifted, and out-of-the-box thinkers who may struggle in traditional school settings.
CORE Academy is a private, nonprofit school in Concord, CA, for 2nd–8th grade students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, anxiety, executive functioning challenges, and other learning differences.
Through small classes, multisensory instruction, hands-on learning, and cross-curricular support, students build confidence, strengthen academic skills, and begin to see themselves as capable learners.
Now enrolling 2nd–8th grade students.
Call 925.448.2152 to schedule a free Meet & Greet or complete our Interest Form.
Please note: CORE Academy is not a therapeutic program.
Educational Therapy Services
CORE Academy also offers educational therapy services for K–12 students who need individualized support in reading, writing, math, executive functioning, and learning confidence.
What a Parent Has to Say About CORE
““Dr. Lainie truly has a special gift with children, especially those who are different thinkers. She has profoundly changed the course of our son’s future and expanded what we believe is possible for him.
I cannot imagine a more meaningful legacy than the one she has created at CORE Academy and in the hearts of her students.””
Ready to Learn More About CORE Academy?
CORE Academy is now enrolling 2nd–8th grade students who learn differently.
Complete the Interest Form or call 925.448.2152 to schedule a free Meet & Greet.
A Professional Perspective on CORE
“What students gain at CORE Academy is far more than academic skills. CORE provides an environment, level of support, and accommodations that enable students to access learning, often when they have not been able to do so in other settings.
Dr. Lainie and her team tap into students’ strengths, including creativity, artistic abilities, out-of-the-box thinking, and problem-solving. As a result, students at CORE often begin to see themselves as intelligent, capable, and successful in school.”
— James Bylund, Psy.D., ABSNP
Licensed Educational Psychologist #3220
CORE students participate in community service experiences, including visits with older adults, where they practice kindness, conversation, empathy, and connection while learning the value of giving back.
What Parents Have to Say About CORE
““CORE changed my son’s life, as well as ours. He now likes going to school, feels successful, supported, and understood by his teachers. Dr. Lainie and her team meet him where he is and are relentless in finding how he learns best.”
— Mary, parent of a graduate”
“CORE gives students the building blocks they need by meeting each child where they are, especially when they come from a school experience that has left them feeling discouraged or in crisis. CORE helps them feel supported, rebuild confidence, and become ready for the next step. That means everything.”
— Sending love and appreciation, Colleen”
“CORE Academy has been a lifesaver for my son. He struggled with everything in the traditional school system, and I knew it was time for a change when he came home saying he was dumb and our evenings were filled with homework and tears.
CORE Academy made school feel safe and fun for Westley. He is now gaining confidence and beginning to enjoy learning again.”
—Nicole Larsen, parent of a graduate”
““Jonathan graduated from Orion Academy and is now heading to UC Davis to study art. We are so grateful for your support during middle school and for your belief in our son.”
— Hoon and family”
