Bates Accelerated Learning Academy
"EXPECT THE EXTRAORDINARY"

Expect the Extraordinary

Bates Accelerated Learning Academy provides high-quality, research-based educational experiences dedicated to the accelerated growth of every learner.
Our aim

Why choose B.A.L.A.?

B.A.L.A. meets students exactly where they are — academically, socially, and emotionally — establishing a clear starting point, and delivering purposeful instruction that moves them toward confidence, independence, and real achievement. 

We serve elementary families looking for reading support, enrichment, and stronger comprehension habits.

We support homeschool families.

Homeschool families who want structured, standards-aligned coursework with accountability.

We encourage students needing support.

Students below grade level who need precise, encouraging, grade-level-connected remediation.

We assist advanced learners and educators.

Advanced learners ready for rigorous texts, deeper reading, and academic challenge. Teachers and schools looking for practical, consistent support implementing research-based ELA strategies.

High-achievement instruction built to transform lives.

Students learning in a supportive classroom environment.

of a child's brain development happens by age 5 - making early literacy support critical.

positive correlation between reading exposure and brain regions that support language and comprehension.

of BALA instruction grounded in research-based literacy practice.
Be educated, be empowered!

Where Extraordinary Learning Begins

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Our Approach

B.A.L.A.'s academic model is built on the belief that students grow when instruction is explicit, engaging, aligned to standards, and responsive to individual need.
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Explore a world of education

In our platform, you will find all of our available online courses. Here you can also connect with our student community. 
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"We use assessment data to identify strengths and gaps, then deliver instruction through whole-group teaching, small-group support, targeted practice, and ongoing feedback."
Sheila Bates, CEO and Founder

Live sessions:

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
5:00 AM PST / 8:00 AM EST / 2:00 PM CET

You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got the Answers!

Got Questions? Need help getting access in your school? Need help navigating inside your courses? We have the answers. Come and join us for a live Q&A session. We are here for you, always!
6:00 AM PST / 9:00 AM EST / 3:00 PM CET

You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got the Answers!

Got Questions? Need help getting access in your school? Need help navigating inside your courses? We have the answers. Come and join us for a live Q&A session. We are here for you, always!
7:00 AM PST / 10:00 AM EST / 4:00 PM CET

You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got the Answers!

Got Questions? Need help getting access in your school? Need help navigating inside your courses? We have the answers. Come and join us for a live Q&A session. We are here for you, always!
8:00 AM PST / 11:00 AM EST / 5:00 PM CET

You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got the Answers!

Got Questions? Need help getting access in your school? Need help navigating inside your courses? We have the answers. Come and join us for a live Q&A session. We are here for you, always!
9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST / 6:00 PM CET

You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got the Answers!

Got Questions? Need help getting access in your school? Need help navigating inside your courses? We have the answers. Come and join us for a live Q&A session. We are here for you, always!
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