MEET THE NEW DIRECTOR

Concept                          

    The 32° Masonic Learning Centers for Children, Inc. came into being at the Masonic Hall, Newtonville, Massachusetts in affiliation with the Reading Disabilities Unit of Massachusetts General Hospital in 1993. The following year the Center concept was adopted by the 15 northeastern states, which comprise the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. Presently, the 15 states have Centers in operation providing free Orton-Gillingham therapy for Dyslexic children.

What is Dyslexia?

    Dyslexia is a neurologically based, often familial, disorder, which interferes with the acquisition and processing of language. It varies in degrees of severity, and is manifested by difficulties in receptive and expressive language, including phonological processing, in reading, writing, spelling, handwriting, and sometimes in arithmetic.

    Dyslexia is not a result of lack of motivation, sensory impairment, inadequate instructional or environmental opportunities or other limiting conditions, but may occur together with these conditions. Although Dyslexia is a lifelong handicap, individuals with Dyslexia frequently respond well to appropriate treatment.

Canton Learning Center    

The Canton Center, is located in the Masonic Temple at 836 Market Ave. North, Canton Ohio and contains six tutoring rooms offering free Orton-Gillingham remedial help on a one-to-one basis to school-aged children, age 5 to 18 years old, who have been identified as having Dyslexia.

    Children are accepted regardless of race, religion or socioeconomic status. All learning materials are provided to the children free of charge. All tutors are certified in the Orton-Gillingham method.

Admission of Children

    If you have a child who has been diagnosed with Dyslexia and you feel that the program could be of benefit, we invite you to contact us for further information by using one of the methods under CONTACTS.

Board of Governors

    Operation and overall responsibility for the Center is under the control 12 individuals who compose the Board of Governors.  Frank L. Sekeres, P.M., 33°, KYCH, D.D.G.M,  is Chairman.

Director

Carol Jones received her training at the Canton Masonic Learning Center and has been tutoring at the Center since 2002.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Akron and has done graduate work at Kent State and Akron Universities.  She is a retired teacher.

Tutors

    Individuals interested in becoming a tutor must have a Bachelor Degree, able to complete a 45-hour training seminar, participate in a 100-hour supervised practicum (tutoring under observation/evaluation), and complete required readings with book summary.

Volunteers

    There is always a need for volunteers to perform a variety of tasks; Monday through Friday, mornings, afternoons, and early evenings. Areas in which your stills and talents could be most valuable are:

Organizing/Planning    Committee Work          Fund raising
Special Projects           Typing                           Answering Phones
Receptionist/Filing       Computer/Data Entry    Art/Graphics
Writing/Editing            Light Housekeeping

Contributions

Books are always a welcome gift, especially children's story books, kindergarten through high school level, fiction and non-fiction.

Donations

    Operational costs are an ongoing expense worthy of your financial consideration. You can assist by making your tax deductible check to: The 32^nd Degree Masonic Learning Center for Children, Inc. Mail it to:  A.A.S.R., Valley of Canton, 836 Market Ave. North, Canton, Ohio 44702-1021. If you donate $250 or more, you will receive a special Learning Center "Teddy Bear."

Contacts

Canton 32° Masonic Learning Center
836 Market Ave. North
Canton, OH 44702-1021
Telephone: (330) 456-6373

Director
Carol Jones
836 Market Av N
Canton, Ohio 44702-01021
Telephone:  456-6373
FAX:  456-6301
E-Mail:  canton32mlc@aol.com

Board of Governors
Robert H. Parker 33°, Chairman
836 Market Av N
Canton, OH 44702-1021
Telephone: (330) 456-6372
 

        A.A.S.R., Valley of Canton
       836 Market Ave. North
        Canton, OH 44702-1021
        Telephone: (330)  455-2321 or 1-877-444-4592
         Fax: (330) 455-7370
         E-Mail: valleyofcanton@yahoo.com