The Masons of Louisiana assist qualified children who are affected by dyslexia in very small classes which meet after school hours. The program of instruction used is the Dyslexia Training Program developed especially for training dyslexics by the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas. The course of instruction is multi-sensory, emphasizes phonics, and is presented by the use of a number of teaching aids including 350 videos, workbooks, writing frames, linkage paper, three dimensional letters, flash cards, wall charts, dictionaries, etc. No charge is made to the student, parent or guardian for testing, material, or instruction. The program is a two year program that follows the regular school calendar. Admission to the classes is by application only and is subject to certain limitations. Students who are in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade and who have not yet attained the age of 13 and who have no history of other limiting conditions are considered for admission. Admission is determined by a screening panel which takes into account the findings of independent examining professionals.
