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Covid-19 Important Notice
HillSprings Academy has transitioned to distance learning and remote operations. Access to campus is restricted to essential personnel only. While we are unable to accommodate on-campus tours and visits at this time, our Admissions Team will be offering virtual appointments and information sessions. Applications will continue to be processed and admissions decisions will be provided in a timely manner. |
Welcome to HillSprings Academy
HillSprings Academy is a nonprofit learning center that provides tuition-based educational intervention programs for students with learning differences and attention challenges.
Our student-to-teacher ratio never exceeds 4:1.
"We empower students with learning differences to become
confident, independent learners."
confident, independent learners."
READING • WRITING • MATH
Every academic program at HillSprings Academy provides individualized instruction to struggling students in grades 1-8. HillSprings uses Orton-Gillingham based, multisensory instruction in a highly structured environment. Students are placed in small classes of no more than four students per teacher where academic skills can be taught to mastery. Instruction focuses on strengthening the foundational weaknesses found in reading, written language, and mathematics. Teachers assist each individual in realizing his or her potential by developing strengths, addressing challenges, and providing successful experiences at the student’s functional level.
Why Choose HillSprings?
HillSprings Academy provides students with learning differences the opportunity to achieve at a level commensurate with their intellectual abilities, to develop self-esteem, and to understand their individual learning styles. We offer a variety of programs and scheduling options to meet student and family needs with a focus on increasing student skill level and confidence. Our teachers are well versed in the methodology of direct instruction and guided discovery.
HillSprings Academy provides students with learning differences the opportunity to achieve at a level commensurate with their intellectual abilities, to develop self-esteem, and to understand their individual learning styles. We offer a variety of programs and scheduling options to meet student and family needs with a focus on increasing student skill level and confidence. Our teachers are well versed in the methodology of direct instruction and guided discovery.
Our programs meet students "where they are" to help them develop their skills and to grow academically.
Who We Serve
HillSprings Academy provides individualized instructional programs
for students with learning differences.
for students with learning differences.
Typical HillSprings Academy students:
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Examples of specific learning differences include, but are not limited to:
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Students with other types of learning differences, mild or high functioning autism, and students who for other reasons have gaps in foundational reading, writing, and mathematical skills can also benefit from our methodology, individualized approach, small class sizes, and supportive environment. While our Orton-Gillingham based methodology was designed specifically for dyslexia and ADHD, HillSprings believes in extending its reach to a wider variety of learners who may benefit.
A specific diagnosis by a licensed psychologist or physician is required for students in the Morning Program. For our Mid-Day, After-School, and Summer Programs, students do not need to have a specific diagnosis.
A specific diagnosis by a licensed psychologist or physician is required for students in the Morning Program. For our Mid-Day, After-School, and Summer Programs, students do not need to have a specific diagnosis.
HillSprings Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin or sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
Our Programs
A variety of scheduling options enable each family to choose the intensity level and subject matter specifically suited to their child.
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Morning Program
The Morning Program is our “flagship program” and our most intensive intervention. Students attend classes for 3 hours per day, 5 days per week. |
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Mid-Day Program
The Mid-Day Program is ideal for students needing a less intensive weekly schedule. Classes meet for 3 hours per session, 2 days per week. Double enrollment is available for families who desire a 4-day per week schedule. |
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After-School Program
The After-School Program delivers 90 minutes per session of targeted intervention for students needing assistance in one of the three subject areas (reading, writing, OR math). Classes meet 2 days per week. Double enrollment is available for students desiring intervention in more than one subject. |
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Summer Program **Due to Covid-19, the Summer Program will deliver 60-minute, daily sessions (M-F) of online, 1:1, teacher-led intervention with 5-week, 7-week, and 9-week options.** |
What People are Saying.......
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"HillSprings has helped me to learn to read, spell and get better with math. I like going to HillSprings because the teachers helped me understand what I was learning at my other school."
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News & Events2020 Summer Program
Online, 1:1, Teacher-led! We are currently accepting applications for the Summer Program! This year, due to Covid-19, the Summer Program will be online, one-to-one, and teacher-led.
5-week, 7-week, and 9-week options are available. This program is designed to help struggling students maintaining foundational skills and minimizing the "summer slump." HillSprings is Hiring!
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Meet Our Team
Meet our team of dedicated and highly skilled educators!
All of our teachers are trained in Hill Methodology, a research-based Orton-Gillingham instructional approach developed and refined at Hill Learning Center in Durham, NC, over the past 35+ years. HillRAP certification must be completed within the first year of employment, however our teachers have been recruited for their vast experience and diversity of expertise in various disciplines such as: elementary and special education through undergraduate and master’s degrees, Sequential English Education certification, Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner certification, Montessori teaching accreditation, Montessori Applied to Children at Risk certification, and also through teaching positions such as Special Education Resource Teacher, Gifted & Talented Teacher, Title One Reading Specialist, Literacy Coach, Wilson Reading Specialist, and Assessment Coach. Our teachers have experience in public schools and homeschool settings, and they excel at delivering our specialized instruction with poise, tact, and compassion. All of our teachers truly care about making a difference in every student’s life!
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Our Location
HillSprings Academy 437 Windchime Place Colorado Springs, CO 80919 information@hillsprings.org Phone: (719) 576-3840 Fax: (719) 576-3863 VIEW DRIVING DIRECTIONS Business Hours
Monday - Thursday - 7:30am to 4:00pm Friday - 7:30am to 12:00pm |
Driving Directions From I-25
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