The Bridge Academy is a private, non-profit school approved by the state of New Jersey for students with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Our special education program serves students ages 8-18 of average or higher intellectual potential and is the only school in New Jersey accredited by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators. The school's mission is to empower students with learning disabilities to bridge the gap between potential and performance. Bridge Academy uses research-based, classroom-proven techniques taught by experienced professionals to help students thrive in school and achieve academic success. Currently 62 students are enrolled from 24 school districts in New Jersey and from nearby towns in Pennsylvania.