CENTER SPOTLIGHT  –  The Written Word was featured in the Scottish Rite for Children’s June newsletter!

This year marks a meaningful milestone for The Written Word Center for Dyslexia and Learning – 10 years of empowering students, equipping educators, and strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond.

Founded by Tara Chapman, a Certified Academic Language Therapist and Qualified Instructor, The Written Word began with a simple but powerful mission: to change the trajectory for students with dyslexia through evidence-based instruction. What started as one-on-one therapy has grown into an IMSLEC-accredited training center recognized for both student intervention and educator development.

Tara’s journey began two decades ago at Southern Methodist University, where her training in academic language therapy reshaped her understanding of how students learn to read. After relocating to Illinois, she identified a critical gap: limited access to high-quality dyslexia intervention and virtually no awareness of comprehensive programs such as Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students With Dyslexia. Determined to change that, she pursued advanced training and, under the mentorship of Dr. Pamela Shanahan Bazis, became a Qualified Instructor, bringing both expertise and opportunity back to the Midwest…..➡️ Click here to read the entire story!

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