Monte Cassino School Opens St. Scholastica Academy
The new Tulsa academy provides specialized literacy instruction for second and third grade students with dyslexia.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Primary Education
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Monte Cassino School is launching St. Scholastica Academy to support students in Tulsa with dyslexia and language-based learning differences. The program is designed for second and third grade students who demonstrate strong learning potential.
Why it matters
This initiative addresses a local need for specialized literacy support in Tulsa by providing early intervention. Research confirms that intensive, structured instruction is critical for the academic success of students with dyslexia.
The academy provides 4.5 hours of daily structured language and literacy instruction to each student. Each grade level will accommodate 10 students using an instructional model based on ongoing progress monitoring.
The players
Monte Cassino School
This is a private school located in Tulsa that serves as the host site for the newly established St. Scholastica Academy.
St. Scholastica Academy
This is a specialized educational program launching within Monte Cassino School to serve students with dyslexia.
The details
Educators at the academy utilize multisensory instruction techniques to help students overcome language-based learning differences. The program focuses on small group settings to ensure each child receives personalized attention and immediate feedback.
Timeline
The academy opening was announced in October 2026.
Classes begin in August 2027 for the 2027-2028 school year.
Culture Shift
The school adopts the International Dyslexia Association's Structured Literacy guidelines as the core of its instructional model for students with language-based learning differences. This reflects a growing shift toward integrating specialized multisensory teaching methods into private primary education settings.
Parents of children in the Tulsa area can now consider a new specialized track for students entering the second or third grade. Families interested in the academy should prepare for the program launch scheduled for the fall of 2027.
The takeaway
Early intervention remains one of the most effective strategies for students navigating language-based learning differences. Parents seeking similar support should prioritize schools that utilize data-driven, small-group instructional models.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KTUL.
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