Hamilton Learning Centre for Children

e. Dyslexia can affect single sounds to letters, identification, reading speed, reading comprehension, spelling, written language, understanding the spoken language, self-esteem, and progress and success in school
What is the Orton-Gillingham Approach? Children are matched with a tutor and receive two one hour, one-on-one sessions each week
Children may be in the program for 2-3 years
OG lessons are multisensory, sequential, repetitive, and individualized
The OG approach helps to “rewire the brain” to develop new neuropathways when reading and spelling. The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation
There are Learning Centres throughout the United States and Canada. Canada has 9 Learning Centres: Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Barrie, Hamilton, London, Windsor, Halifax, and Moncton
The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation supports these Centres through generous donations from the bodies of the Scottish Rite, Masonic lodges, Eastern Star chapters, corporations, and individuals
The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation has established a governance structure, which is incorporated in an extensive handbook, which must be followed precisely
Because of the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation there is no cost to the child or the family for tutoring at the Learning Centres for Children
The Learning Centre for Hamilton is the newest Centre in Canada. Incorporated in June 2016, it officially opened in September 2018. The first child and tutor graduation, and official Centre dedication took place in June 2022. The Learning Centre for Hamilton is accredited by IMSLEC, the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council at the Teaching and Instructor of Teaching Levels.