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Children's Dyslexia Center of East Central Illinois

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Children's Dyslexia Center of East Central Illinois

The Children's Dyslexia Center of East Central Illinois provides one-on-one instruction to children with dyslexia in Eastern Illinois.

The Masons are the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world, with a rich history in the U.S. that dates back to colonial times-George Washington was among the first Masons in the then newly formed United States. A cornerstone of Scottish Rite Masonry is a wholehearted commitment to volunteerism. Masons do their charitable work at a level where real differences can be made in the live

s of individuals, families, and communities. Following the philanthropic precedent of many other Masonic charities, notably the Shriners Hospitals, the Children's Learning Centers Program represents a substantial charitable commitment. This commitment totaled $8 million in 2005 and we anticipate that the program will grow to even greater capacity in coming years. In 1994, the Scottish Rite Masons joined forces with the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital to launch a major endeavor to help ease the life-long burdens of dyslexia. Until the Children's Learning Centers were launched in the 15 states of this organization's Northern Jurisdiction, no other national charity had adopted this critical need as a major concern. Although studies revealed the existence of remarkably effective programs for treating dyslexia, no one was addressing the issue and its cost to individuals and society in a systematic way. The initial goal was to open 55 Learning Centers in 15 states. At that time, the Masons made the following philanthropic pledges:
o To help children with dyslexia learn to read and to reach their full potential;
o To help their families end the frustration, guilt, and disruption caused by dyslexia;
o To help communities by building Learning Centers to help youngsters succeed in and out of school; and
o To fully fund this endeavor. The Children's Learning Centers, now in 15 states, provide tutoring at no charge to children from kindergarten through high school who have been diagnosed as dyslexic. Children are eligible regardless of economic status, race, religion, or Masonic affiliation. The positive impact of early intervention on the lives of these children and their families is enormous, and inspires our commitment to this program. Additionally the Scottish Rite Masons Southern Jurisdiction runs 165 RiteCare clinics, centers and special programs for children with speech, language, hearing, and learning disorders. The curriculum used as the basis for tutoring and tutor training at all Children's Learning Centers integrates principles of two of the leading Orton-Gillingham approaches. The Orton-Gillingham approach, developed in the 1920's, uses a sequential, multisensory phonetic approach. Thus, a variety of sensory data is used to help children understand the written word. School teachers receive training and continuing education credits to become certified Children's Learning Center tutors. Children are tutored one-on-one twice a week after regular school hours. This allows for the curriculum to be tailored to each individual child as necessary, and progress is made in small, readily quantifiable steps. Services provided by the Learning Centers equip children with the skills and the confidence they need to approach learning with eagerness and without fear.

04/25/2026

Children’s Dyslexia Center of East Central Illinois

Please visit www.childrensdyslexiacenters.org for a nice overview of what we do.

A little history for your perusal. The 32nd Degree, Masonic Learning Center for Children Program, was established in the Northern Masonic jurisdiction in 1994. There are centers operating in these 15 states, six in Illinois. Since 1994 our Children’s Dyslexia Centers have changed the lives of 16,000 children and trained over 4,200 educators. The Children’s Dyslexia Center of East Central Illinois (in Danville) was the 59th center opened. Our center opened its doors in February of 2008, and we have graduated almost 100 students. There are a 28-week academic program and a 6-week summer session. Each child receives 2 hours of training a week. This is usually a 2-year commitment made by the students and their families. The tutoring program consists of individualized instruction based on the Orton-Gillingham Method.

We operate with a budget of approximately $120,000 per year. All operating income is derived from donations from the community and fundraising by our Board of Governors. Our largest fundraising efforts are our Chicken and Noodle Dinner in the Spring, and the Steak, Cigar, and Burbon event in the Fall.

Our Chicken and Noodle Dinner will be held on April 27, 2026, with meals available from 11:00am until 7:00pm. Cost will be $12 for adults and $6 for children (ages 2- 6). Carry-outs are available, and free delivery of 5 or more meals with advance orders. Contact Sean McBride 33^ for delivery options, 217-474-8689 or [email protected].

Tickets are available at the Masonic Center 217-446-7620 or Dyslexia Center 217-446-9377. Tickets will also be available at the door.

All proceeds help support the ongoing mission of your Children’s Dyslexia Center of East Central Illinois.

01/22/2026

Join us for Skating Past Challenges on Saturday, January 31st!🏒 All proceeds benefit Children's Dyslexia Center of East Central Illinois! ✏️

10/29/2025

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10/23/2025

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For children with dyslexia, the simple act of reading can feel like an insurmountable challenge. This frustration often spills beyond the school walls—impact...

04/24/2025

Our Annual Chicken & Noodle Dinner is Monday!

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04/21/2025

Our Annual Chicken & Noodle Dinner is ONE WEEK AWAY!
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04/17/2025

Our annual Chicken & Noodle Dinner will be April 28th!
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109 W North Street
Danville, IL
61832

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+12174469377

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