Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Atlanta Speech School: Empowering Children Through Literacy
Founded in 1938, Atlanta Speech School has dedicated eight decades to transforming the lives of children through specialized language and literacy education. Our mission centers on constructing deep reading brains, empowering children to find their voices and shape their futures. With four distinct academic programsincluding the Katherine Hamm Center for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, Kenan Preschool for typically developing children, Stepping Stones Preschool for speech and language delays, and Wardlaw School for dyslexiawe serve diverse learning needs.Our approach integrates the Science of Reading with individualized instruction, supported by clinical services through the Learning Hub. Financial accessibility remains a core value, ensuring no child is turned away due to financial constraints. The Rollins Center for Language & Literacy extends our impact globally via professional development and the free Cox Campus platform. This legacy of innovation and inclusivity positions us as a leader in literacy-driven education, fostering critical thinking, empathy, and academic excellence.
Services
Katherine Hamm Center
Kenan Preschool
Stepping Stones Preschool
Wardlaw School
Learning Hub Services
Details
- Year established: 1938
Highlights and features
- We have 85 years of experience in language and literacy education.
- Our individualized programs cater to speech, language, and dyslexia-specific needs.
- We guarantee access through need-based financial aid for all qualified students.
- Our faculty includes experts in the Science of Reading and structured literacy.
- We offer proven outcomes through research-backed deep reading methodologies.
What people say
Lifelong impact on learning
Exceptional individualized attention
Joyful educational environment
Proven academic success
Empathetic, skilled educators
Services
Katherine Hamm Center
Specialized early intervention for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Combines speech therapy, pre-literacy instruction, and family support to build foundational communication skills. Proven to enable long-term academic success through individualized care.
Wardlaw School
Academically rigorous program for elementary students with dyslexia. Uses structured literacy techniques to develop reading proficiency, critical thinking, and empathy. Focuses on constructing 'deep reading brains' through science-based instruction.
Learning Hub
Provides speech therapy, occupational therapy, and tutoring both on-campus and via telepractice. Addresses individual learning profiles through multidisciplinary collaboration. Supports students pre-K through adulthood with personalized therapeutic interventions.
Rollins Center
Professional development organization extending literacy expertise nationwide. Offers coaching, workshops, and the free Cox Campus online platform. Trains educators in evidence-based reading instruction to break cycles of illiteracy.
Stepping Stones Preschool
Preschool for children with diagnosed speech/language delays. Integrates speech-language pathologists into every classroom. Builds pre-literacy skills and confidence through play-based, language-rich curriculum proven by graduate success stories.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children from infancy through 6th grade across our four schools, with clinical services available up to adulthood.
Do you accept students with financial need?
Yes, our need-based financial aid ensures no qualified student is denied admission due to financial constraints.
What makes your literacy approach unique?
We focus on constructing 'deep reading brains' through the Science of Reading, emphasizing critical thinking, empathy, and perspective-taking beyond basic proficiency.
Are your programs research-backed?
All programs use evidence-based methods aligned with the Science of Reading, with outcomes validated by longitudinal student success.
How do you support family involvement?
We provide family education resources, therapy sessions, and community-building events to ensure holistic support for each child's development.