ADMISSIONS

Your Child's Breakthrough
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Welcome to Groves Academy

Whether you’re just beginning your child’s educational journey or seeking a new path for your teen, Groves Academy® is a place where students in grades 1–12 are seen, understood, and inspired to reach their full potential. For over 50 years, we’ve walked alongside families navigating journeys with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences. We know the hopes and worries that bring you to our door, and we’re here with the knowledge, tools, and care to help your child soar.

Exciting Opportunities Ahead!

We’re still accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Spots are limited.
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Admissions Process

At Groves Academy, we take time to truly understand your child’s unique learning journey and to ensure Groves is the right fit. Our process is personal, supportive, and designed to help families feel confident every step of the way.

Start the Conversation

Begin by connecting with one of our family navigators. During this call, you’ll share information about your child, and we’ll guide you through the next steps. Call or 952-920-6377 or get started online.

Submit an Application

Complete the online application and include recent testing, teacher feedback, report cards, and an IEP (if applicable). A $125 fee is required, but it can be waived if it’s a barrier; just let us know.

Visit Groves

If your child meets the initial criteria, they’ll be invited for a full-day visit to experience life at Groves. Our admissions coordinator will help you schedule this important step.

Explore Tuition Assistance

Each year, about 30% of our students receive need-based aid, with scholarships covering up to 65% of tuition. Families can apply for aid after submitting an enrollment application.

Admissions Details

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Groves Admissions Team

Frank Brutejcek
Admissions Coordinator
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Aurie Dyer
Admissions & Tuition Assistance Coordinator
Email Aurie Dyer Aurie graduated with a degree in Elementary Education from Gustavus Adolphus College. From there, she went right into the non-profit world to be a K-1st grade teacher for an extended school day program in St Louis Park, MN. After spending seven years as a teacher, Aurie took on a more administrative role within the same organization. Now having joined GLO, she continues to work with families as a part of the admissions team at Groves Academy. Aurie loves to travel and will never turn down a chance to go somewhere. Aurie also enjoys cross stitching and reading to relax.
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Amy Murphy
Family Navigator
Get In Touch Education & Experience:  Amy's previous background consists of a BS in English Education followed by a MA in English with an emphasis in pedagogy and creative writing. She has experience teaching secondary and collegiate level students and then transitioned into a 1:1 educational setting that served students with language gaps and/or learning disabilities where students and their families gripped her heart. Hobbies:  Outside of work, Amy can be found hiking, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, or playing tennis with family and friends. She also loves creative writing, reading, and playing with her young, energetic husky.
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Erica Sutton
Admissions Director
Get In Touch Erica Graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Elementary Education. Before coming to GLO she spent almost 14 years with Huntington Learning Center. At the beginning of her Huntington career she taught children with a wide variety of learning challenges. Later in her time at Huntington she served as a Managing and Center Director where she interpreted student's assessment results in order to build and implement individualized remediation plans while concurrently guiding and partnering with the student's parents and school teachers to ensure maximum academic gains were made. When first coming to GLO she served as The Learning Center Admissions Coordinator before joining the admissions team in April of 2021. Hobbies:  Erica grew up in the Chicago suburbs but has been a proud Minnesotan since 2007. She lives in St. Louis Park with her husband Paul, son Ben (4 years old), and a very spoiled cat named Scully. Erica is a loyal Iowa Hawkeyes football and Twins baseball fan. Erica also really enjoys attending concerts and theatre events whenever life allows.
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Non-Discrimination Statement

Groves Academy welcomes students of all backgrounds and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or disability in any of its programs, policies, or practices.

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Immediate Openings!

Is your child struggling in school? A psychoeducational evaluation at Groves Learning Center reveals how they learn, where challenges exist, and how to help them thrive.
Appointments available. Take the first step today!

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