Center for Sound Literacy Foundation

07/23/2023

Are you looking for an AMAZING K-3 opportunity for your student(s) this Fall? Do you want something DIFFERENT and a place where your child can excel?

Gerald Dawkins Academy is our partner in education, and the same Center for Sound Literacy Foundation supports you have seen impact your student are offered for ALL students here!

-SMALL classes (less than 20)
-Neighborhood School
-Literacy Supports in addition to excellent classroom instruction
-One to One Chromebooks

ENROLLMENT is happening now, come and save your seat!

It's ENROLLMENT TIME!! To SAVE YOUR CHILD'S SEAT, we need you to officially enroll your student!

Come and meet the Gerald Dawkins Academy Team, and have a sweet treat with us! (ice cream).

See flyer for scheduled times on Tuesday, July 25th and Thursday, July 27th. See you there!!

07/10/2023

If you’re looking for a HIGH quality K-3 schooling experience for your student, check out Gerald Dawkins Academy! Now enrolled for Fall 2023!!

Did you know that Gerald Dawkins Academy provides intensive literacy instruction? Our team has historically been able to grow students two grade levels through our intensive literacy supports. Now enrolling K-3 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Learn more and get your student enrolled today at: www.dawkinsacademy.org

06/08/2023

Did you know every Tuesday @ 6:30 in Garfield Park there is a FREE Story Time event?

06/06/2023

As we close out the 2022/23 School Year we want to celebrate ALL our students and families for their dedication to breaking through literacy barriers with our team!

OUR students are true champions of learning!
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Thank you to our partner schools, and the Grand Rapids community for your continued supports! We look forward to welcoming more students !

06/02/2023

Have you HEARD the fantastic buzz around a BRAND NEW K-3 school coming to the core of Grand Rapids? Are you looking for a place where your whole family feels at home? A place where your student will get SMALL GROUP supports, STATE OF THE ART technology access, hands on learning, STEM experiences, FIELD TRIPS, and SMALL CLASS SIZES?

Click below to see what GERALD DAWKINS ACADEMY has to offer your student !

Gerald Dawkins Academy ensures a dynamic and equitable learning community where students, families and teachers will learn, lead, aspire, and achieve optimal intellectual growth.


We envision students and their families will grow and thrive as productive citizens in our global community. Gerald Dawkins Academy will instill in future generations the power of learning and the importance of giving back this gift, which started with the caring, thoughtful, and supportive educational team.

Here are some of out Key Values:
Healthy lifestyle
Focus on reading and comprehension
Social Emotional Learning
Critical thinking skills
Partnerships with families and communities
Inclusive learning practices
Individualized instruction
Rigorous academic
Safe, supportive and challenging school environment
Leadership skills
Wrap around services
Integrated learning experiences

06/02/2023

Reading to a friend is twice the fun! 🐷🐸🐥
Ms. VanMeter's aunt crocheted the most adorable reading buddies for our students, we know they will always remember this kind gesture. What a great way to end the school year!

06/01/2023

Check out this local opportunity! 📚📚📚

Storytime GR partner Read GR will be attending the Kick Off to Summer Family Fun event tonight at GRCC's Play 'n Learn! 210 Lyon St. NE. Come join us and get a free book! Cant wait to see you!

05/24/2023

Our students are gaining new experiences through their reading adventures! 🥔📗🥔📗🥔

05/19/2023

We hope you too 💡your 🌎 up with a good book!

05/11/2023

Have you heard?
Team CSL is opening a BRAND NEW SCHOOL located in the 49507 area code of Grand Rapids, MI!

https://dawkinsacademy.org/

05/08/2023

05/04/2023

We'd CRUMBLE without our amazing staff! If you see a teacher this week make sure to tell them how appreciated they are!