ABOUT CORE

Are you searching for the right school for your Student?

Does your child say things like…

“I hate school.”
“I’m stupid.”
“I’ll never get it.”

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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.

Parents & Students Testimonals

A Professional Perspective provided by - James Bylund, Psy.D., ABSNP

“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

What Parents Have to Say About CORE Academy

“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



“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

“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”