Accreditations & Affiliations

Hill Learning Center is an independent school accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). We are also approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as an “alternative” school for children with learning disabilities. Faculty and staff are members of the International Dyslexia Association (formerly the Orton Dyslexia Society) as well as the Learning Disabilities Association of America. Hill Learning Center’s teacher professional development program is accredited by the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) and recognized by IDA.

Association for LD Schools

Founded in 2023, The Association of LD Schools (ALDS) is a formal community for schools that specialize in education of students with learning differences, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and executive dysfunction. With over 200 schools specializing in this type of education, ALDS aims to connect the people who make these schools as transformative as they are. Hill is a founding member of ALDS.

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Council for Exceptional Children

The Council for Exceptional Children is a professional association of educators dedicated to advancing the success of children with exceptionalities. We accomplish our mission through advocacy, standards, and professional development.

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Darkness to Light

Darkness to Light empowers adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse through awareness, education, and stigma reduction. Learn more about how Hill partners with Darkness to Light to protect children.

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International Dyslexia Association

The mission of IDA continues to be the same as the mission embraced by the early Orton Society pioneers – seeking to study and treat dyslexia for the benefit of those with dyslexia and their families.

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International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council

The International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC), a 501(c)(3) organization, accredits quality Multisensory Structured Language Education (MSLE) training courses.

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Learning Disabilities Association of America

Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources.

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Learning Disabilities Association of North Carolina

The Learning Disabilities Association of North Carolina (LDANC) promotes awareness of the multifaceted nature of learning disabilities. We support equitable opportunities for people with learning disabilities to participate in life’s experiences. LDANC seeks to accomplish this through education, support, advocacy, collaboration and the encouragement of ongoing research.

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National Association of Independent Schools

The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) is a nonprofit membership association that provides services to more than 1,800 schools and associations of schools in the United States and abroad, including more than 1,500 independent private K-12 schools in the U.S.

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North Carolina Association of Independent Schools

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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

The mission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools™ is the improvement of education in the South through accreditation.

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Southern Association of Independent Schools

The mission of SAIS is to strengthen member schools by providing high quality accreditation processes, comprehensive professional growth opportunities, and visionary leadership development programs.

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