A.A.S.R. Masons Helping Children The Story of The Polar Bear In the United States, where Scottish Rite Masonic bodies have successfully operated Learning Centres for several years, the symbol is a teddy bear. Being Canadian, home of the north, when the first Learning Centre was opened in London ON, the polar bear was chosen. Between his paws the Polar Bear holds the symbol of the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada, the foundation initiated, and supports, Learning Centres throughout Canada. Link to the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada Learning Centres for Children. |
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What is a Learning
Centre? A Learning Centre is a place where children are important! Learning Centres are planned and established by Scottish Rite Freemasons - a centuries-old men's fraternal organization. Canadian Learning Centres operate under the auspices of the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada. At the Learning Centres, we help children with dyslexia to learn to read. Learning Centres tutor children individually with the Orton Gillingham Approach that accommodates their specific learning differences in a one-to-one setting. There is no cost to the child or family. The sessions are all after regular school hours Starting in London Ontario, using a model developed in the United States, Scottish Rite Masons in Canada are beginning to spread Learning Centres across Canada. |
What is Dyslexia? Difficulties in reading may be the result of dyslexia. The International Dyslexia Association defines it this way: "Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and / or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge." |
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News about the new BC
Learning Centre This Learning Centre is the first in BC and we are proud to recognize all the assistance and cooperation of the eleven SR Valleys without which this would not be possible. Barrie Learning Centre The Barrie Valley held the grand opening of their newly created Barrie Learning Centre on Saturday, September 22nd, 2009. A very large crowd attended the ceremonies. Pictures and write up can be found at their Valley website link below. |
Halifax Learning Centre
celebrates first birthday. The Harold E. Crosby Library was announced in
recognition of Ill. Bro. Crosby’s contribution and dedication in the
start up and success of the Halifax Learning Centre. London Learning Centre has graduated 13 children through the program and there have been 12 Tutors complete their Certification program. There are presently 28 children (waiting list of 5) and 13 Volunteer Tutors at the SRCF - London Centre. Edmonton Learning Centre has just published a new website to promote their new learning centre. Pay them a visit and congratulate their superb efforts. |
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Links to AASR Learning Centres in Canada: Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada Learning Centres: http://clients.pppoe.ca/~scottishrite/ Halifax Learning Centre: http://www.dyslexiacentrehalifax.com/ London Learning Centre: http://clients.pppoe.ca/~scottishrite/london_index.htm Windsor Learning Centre: http://dyslexia.eriemasons.org/ Barrie Learning Centre: http://barrievalleyscottishrite.com/ Edmonton Learning Centre: http://ritetolearn.ca |
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