A student can stare at a textbook without understanding a word. The same student can click through an online lesson on their school Chromebook and finish every question without being able to explain what they just learned. Either way, the assignment gets marked complete. The learning is another question. A… Read more
Universal Design for Learning: Why the Best Learning Supports Help Everyone About 25 years ago, while pursuing my master’s degree and teaching certificate, I learned about an approach to education that felt like a lifeline: Universal Design for Learning. Like many teachers, I was thinking about how to meet the… Read more
(updated May 6, 2026) When summer school emails from local school districts begin, Academy families should know they have another option: flexible, one-to-one summer school and credit recovery in Issaquah and Sammamish. Instead of being locked into a fixed schedule, students can complete courses on their own timeline, whether that’s… Read more
As the reach of the Coronavirus outbreak spreads, communities are beginning to grapple with how to best respond to the virus and the respiratory illness it causes. COVID-19 is a new disease (identified in humans as of December ’19), and we are learning more about it every day. Patients with… Read more
When a student struggles, or even fails a school subject, the stress is felt for everyone in the family. [Students wishing to take a class at the Academy should consult their school’s counseling office for information on drop deadlines and permission to take an outside credit] Missing homework, a sports… Read more
Pictured: Head of School, Kirsten O’Malley, English teacher, Susan Dix, Yeunsoo, Jihae (2019 graduate) and Edward Choi, History teacher, Dr. JD Wyneken A day to celebrate – proud of our 2019 graduates! One of the yearly highlights at Pacific Learning Academy is our Graduation Day, which is a truly unique… Read more
Celebrating a move to a new space in Sammamish Pacific Learning Academy’s new Sammamish location offers local 1:1 educational services to middle and high school students Pacific Learning Academy, a one-to-one accredited private school and in-home tutoring service, celebrated the move to a new office at the Pine Lake Professional… Read more
Creating Readers One of the greatest skills a child can develop early, which will carry over throughout their educational careers, is the skill of being a strong reader. Since education truly does begin in the home, there are a number of steps parents can take to start their child on… Read more
Final exams are upon us! Register now for Group Study! An effective study group, led by an experienced Pacific Learning Academy instructor, will help you prepare for finals by: answering your questions helping you master tough concepts reminding you of what you already know! reminding you of what you don’t… Read more
As you prepare for your next Parent-Teacher Conference, remember that the meeting is a two-way conversation. It’s a great opportunity for the teacher to learn more about your child, and for you both to “get on the same page” with the common goal of helping your child to success. Research… Read more
