WE RAISED $300 for the Wheaton Public Library (WPL)! During Dyslexia Awareness Month in October 2024, we sold t-shirts and posters designed by students attending the center. All proceeds from the sales of these items were donated to WPL. Thank you for being so supportive! ABOUT US: Tara J....

"Until Everyone Can Read" - Happy to be attending the 2024 International Dyslexia Association Conference in Texas with my mentor Dr. Pam Bazis.     ABOUT US: Tara J. Chapman and Craig C. Chapman are the co-founders of The Written Word Center for Dyslexia and Learning, which...

DYSLEXIA BOOK LIST - We donated a selection of books to our local library, Wheaton Public Library, to support Dyslexia Awareness Month. These books will be used to create a dedicated display featuring resources for children, parents, and educators. We invite you to join us in...

DYSLEXIA RESOURCES - Dyslexia can be challenging, but with the right tools and resources, parents and teachers can make a real difference in the lives of children with dyslexia. Check out the list of resources below! âś… Learning Ally: https://zurl.co/ereP âś… DyslexiaHelp: https://zurl.co/WGBT âś… International Dyslexia Association: https://zurl.co/m8y8 âś… Made...

"dear Mrs C - thank you for being my teacher my reading is way better." Click HERE to learn more about the Early Reading Program for K-1 Students.   ABOUT US: Tara J. Chapman and Craig C. Chapman are the co-founders of The Written Word Center for...

Parents, join us for informative and interactive Literacy and Learning Workshops created to assist parents in supporting and improving literacy development. The instructors will provide guidance and inspiration as you learn effective strategies that align with the latest research on best instructional practices. Learn More...

1st REVIEW! - "The Benchmark Assessments serve as a wonderful tool to gain insight on how my students are responding to intervention (BUILD). They are tremendously helpful in guiding instruction, as well as documenting student progress. Each assessment is easy to administer and corresponds perfectly...

Tara Chapman (The Written Word Center for Dyslexia and Learning) and Melody Herring, (R.E.A.D. Evaluation and Dyslexia Center) were thrilled to present "Breaking Down the Definition: Understanding Dyslexia and the Instructional Approaches Needed for Effective Intervention" at the 24th Annual Illinois Alliance of...

Illinois: Recommendations to Strengthen Implementation of the Science of Reading The stakes for students in Illinois Illinois’s performance on state policies to strengthen implementation of the Science of Reading: Illinois Rating - Weak How is Illinois performing on the five state policy actions? How...