Who we are
The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada developed the first Learning Centre for Children with Dyslexia in London, Ontario addressing the remedial tutoring of children with dyslexia to help them learn to read. Since the opening of the first Learning Centre back in 2003, there are now over 8 Learning Centres open across the country servicing children in every major market.
Working in concert with schools, teachers and parents, the B.C. Learning Centres for Children with Dyslexia improve the lives of at-risk children identified with dyslexia by providing free of charge tutoring by educators trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach, a proven method that accommodates their specific learning disability. Up to Grade 3, children must learn to read; after that, they must read to learn. Focusing on our most vulnerable children, the Learning Centres address their specific learning needs to help them reach their full potential at no cost to their families.
Our primary focus is within areas that generate the most significant individual and community impact:
Address the needs of children living with learning disabilities and who are vulnerable due to low economic well-being
Providing specialized education programming free of charge to help children with dyslexia reach their full potential
Create a lasting change for children to become productive adults
Extend a caring mentor to reverse self-esteem issues many children with disabilities feel, resulting in healthier sense of oneself
Enhance the ability of families to nurture and provide support for their children with dyslexia
To provide free training and instruct degreed adults in the Orton-Gillingham approach of tutoring
OUR VISION: To ensure every child with dyslexia from a financially challenged family has access to free, high quality one-on-one instruction.
OUR MISSION: Using the Orton-Gillingham approach and working in concert with schools, teachers and parents to provide free, one-on-one tutoring to children with dyslexia by qualified, screened and trained volunteers in a safe and secure environment.
Help a child learn to read today!
Your support will provide children and their families with free access to resources and support.
Equitable access for all children is an important pillar of the BCLCCD's work. Support is extended to families facing economic or socioeconomic hardship, including indigenous peoples.
Help support us on our mission to ensure that children in BC are able to reach their full potential.
Get involved, volunteer today!
We’re looking for both volunteer tutors as well as casual support. Give a little time or a lot; either way you’ll be making a difference to a child with dyslexia.