There is no greater feeling than knowing you made a difference! "Tara Chapman delivered an amazing day of learning through Build training. I didn't want it to end! I am so grateful for the knowledge she shared with our group as well as offering to continue...
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...
Here is a recommended list of books that for children, parents, and educators. Check out the Book List! Ben and Emma's Big Hit Cartwheels: Finding Your Special Kind of Smart Dr. Dyslexia Dude Volumes 1, 2 & 3 Dyslexia is My Superpower Fish in...
Check out the Illinois State Board of Education's (ISBE) DYSLEXIA TOOLKIT & DYSLEXIA GUIDE. The Written Word Center for Dyslexia and Learning are proud to announce that BUILD: A K-1 Early Reading Intervention and Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia are recognized as Intervention...
A Celebration Dinner to Honor Certified Academic Language Therapists, CALT! CALT is a professional credential certified by Academic Language Therapy Association. What is a CALT? ABOUT US: Tara J. Chapman and Craig C. Chapman are co-founders of The Written Word Center for Dyslexia and Learning. We’re the only Center for Dyslexia and Learning in...
DYSLEXIA AWARENESS FALL NEWSLETTER - We are celebrating dyslexia strengths by featuring our students' creative t-shirt and poster designs. Also, we are excited that the Wheaton Public Library and Winfield Public Library have book displays featuring donated books from The Written Word. Meet...
The Written Word is dedicated to supporting local dyslexia networks, and organizations during Dyslexia Awareness Month. All proceeds from the sales of t-shirts, posters, and wristbands will be donated to the DYSLEXIA ACTION GROUP OF NAPERVILLE. Show your support & help us raise money! ABOUT US: Tara J. Chapman and Craig...
🎉 Congrats Anne and Amy! - They will begin their journey as a Q.I. (Qualified Instructor) in training for Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia. We are excited for both of them to join the team of instructors at The Written Word. 🍎...
