The Reading Group

Mrs. Marilyn Kay 50th Memorial Foundation Fund

Our mother, Marilyn Kay, passed away on March 16 at the age of 87. She truly began her life's work when she founded The Reading Group, a nonprofit reading clinic for children with learning challenges, including dyslexia, which up to 20% of the population is estimated to have. Dyslexia makes it incredibly difficult to learn to read with standard classroom teaching techniques, so it is crucial that kids with dyslexia get specialized help.

This year, The Reading Group will celebrate 50 years of service and presence in the Champaign-Urbana and surrounding communities. They have a wonderful collection of talented and passionate educators doing amazing work with kids, just as our mother did. The Reading Group is beginning to partner with outstanding organizations like The Church of the Living God and The Don Moyer Boys' and Girls' Club to help grow their reach and impact in and beyond our communities, and to help fulfill our mother’s wish to better serve people of color.

Given that no one person could possibly fill mom's shoes, we think it is remarkable and wonderful that The Reading Group has continued past mom's retirement 18 years ago as Executive Director. It gave mom such great joy to see her work continued. We have faith that with the support of the community, The Reading Group can continue to serve and grow for 50 more years! We would be so grateful if you can help us honor our mother's work by supporting The Reading Group with a donation to The Reading Group 50th anniversary/Marilyn Kay Memorial Fundraiser today. You can donate by clicking on this link: Mrs. Marilyn Kay Memorial Fundraiser

Thank you!

Gordon Kay, with Brian Kay
Sons of Marilyn and David Kay

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The Reading Group
Serving Students Who Learn Differently

Scholarships Available

One-on-One Tutoring

Assessment For Every Child

Welcome to
The Reading Group

Our Mission

As a non profit, our mission is to provide specialized reading, writing, and math instruction to those who struggle with dyslexia and other learning difficulties and to those seeking academic enrichment. We are dedicated to promoting community awareness and support about such learning challenges as well as fostering lifelong literacy.

Reading
Writing
Early childhood development

Gifted enrichment
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Attention Problems

Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia
Study Skills

Dedicated one-on-one
instruction with
highly skilled educators

The Reading Group specializes in the use of individualized, multi-sensory approaches to learning.

Students have opportunities to use computers and interactive software. Another distinctive feature is the emphasis on helping each student attain independence. Our highly trained and experienced staff provide individualized instruction for each student’s special needs.

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A caring place that
helps students of all ages.

Assessments

assessments are available and recommended for new students

Tutoring

students will receive one-on-one tutoring to fit their needs

Scholarships

scholarships are available for those who qualify

Tutoring for
The Reading Group

The Reading Group has part-time positions available for experienced, certified special education, reading and/or intervention teachers, to provide one-on-one instruction for students with learning disabilities, especially dyslexia. A majority of classes are held Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m. with some Saturdays optional. Instructional times are based on the student's and instructor's availability and may include normal operating hours, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Prospective tutors must submit a resume, references and a cover letter to jjones@readinggroup.org.