During trying times like these, it often takes creativity and a willingness to explore new opportunities in order to overcome challenges and make it through the adversity. That’s exactly what 2 private schools in northwest Cobb County have decided to do. A partnership was established yesterday between the leaders of The Foundations for the Future School and The Academy – for Extraordinary Students with Dyslexia . The Foundations School has been in existence for 16 years, is recognized by various national accrediting agencies, and has a wonderful reputation in the Atlanta metro area of serving preschool – 5th grade students in an innovative and experiential manner, while challenging and differentiating learning for each child at their level. The Academy, although only entering its inaugural year, offers a very specific structured literacy (using the Wilson Reading System) and multi-sensory learning environment in a low teacher:student ratio for 2nd – 6th grade students with dyslexia. The Academy was just approved by the Ga Department of Education to receive the Georgia Special Needs Scholarships (also known as SB10). For at