Tuition Assistance

For children with Dyslexia and related language learning differences.

Our Leadership

Who We Are

We are a 501(c)(3) organization developed for the purpose of providing tuition assistance to students with dyslexia and related language learning difficulties.

About Us

What We Do

Frances McGlannan Foundation

Financial Assistance

The Foundation provides financial assistance to the families of children whose urgent learning needs require the academic focus of a specialized educational organization, but for whom financial constraints prohibit attendance.

Resources for Parents and Students

For more than 55 years, McGlannan School has helped a countless number of children to realize their academic potential and success through the use of research based methods initially implemented by Frances McGlannan.

Raise Awareness

We are inviting you as friends of McGlannan School to work with us through this tax deductible Foundation to financially assist the families of children who require these specialized methods of instruction.​

Our Mission

Reducing the financial burden on parents

  • Our Purpose

    To provide tuition assistance to the families of children whose urgent learning needs require the academic focus of specialized instruction, but for whom financial constraints prohibit attainment of such needed instruction. In addition to providing tuition assistance, the Foundation strives to elevate community awareness toward the educational needs of the dyslexic child.

  • Results-Driven

    In the past four years, we have awarded over $194,000 toward assisting students to attend specialized schools within the State of Florida (Miami, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville) and in Massachusetts. The altruistic goal of the Frances McGlannan Foundation is to continue to help as many dyslexic students as possible throughout the State of Florida to attend schools which are specialized, qualified and experienced to meet their unique educational needs as dyslexic learner

  • Join Us

    Applicants approved for scholarships may be awarded tuition assistance for two (2) to four (4) academic years. All applicants seeking tuition assistance for consecutive years must reapply each year. Awards typically range from $3,000 to $5,000 for individual scholarships per approved applicant, per academic year.

Past Fundraising Events

  • All
  • 2017
  • 2015
  • 2014
From our Leadership

Julia F. McGlannan

President

Julia Fitzgerald McGlannan, has been with McGlannan School for over 20 years and has been the Administrative Director of the school since 2008. In 1999 she joined the school’s administrative staff and was mentored for more than ten years under the tutelage of Frances McGlannan. Julia McGlannan graduated cum laude from the University of Miami’s school of nursing. She is also a nurse practitioner and holds a Masters of Nursing Science degree from Barry University. In addition to her years with McGlannan School, she has more than twenty years of nursing experience in the areas of medical/surgical nursing, critical care, health care administration, health care risk management and as a community outreach instructor in first aid and basic life support.

Cindy Rudin

Foundation Vice President

Cindy Rudin, Foundation Vice President, is a former Director of Admissions for McGlannan School and was with McGlannan School for 38 years. Prior to being Director of Admissions, she was a McGlannan classroom teacher, clinical reading instructor and then a middle school division director for 17 years. She has a degree in Varying Exceptionalities which includes learning disabilities and behavior/emotional disorders. She maintains her certification and has been a guest lecturer for professional educators.

A new perspective on Dyslexia

In this inspiring talk, advocate and educator Dean Bragonier offers a different take on Dyslexia. By looking at the unique mindset of Dyslexics as a strength, Dean reframes a perceived weakness as a powerful tool and teaches us all an important lesson about the power of an open mind and an open heart.

Watch The Video

Success Stories

A parent's perspective

“Miracles happen to those who believe in them."

At the age of 7 we found that my daughter could not improve her reading level. She repeated second grade because she was reading at a kindergarten level. She didn’t feel smart enough, she was depressed and sad. We tested her and at that moment we realized that she would not be able to learn at the same pace that most of the kids her age do, because she has dyslexia. Two years ago, the miracle happened. The Frances McGlannan Foundation provided tuition assistance so that she could attend McGlannan School. Today she knows that in this place everybody has the possibility to learn thanks to individualized methods, dedication, attention, compassion, love, respect and discipline. We are so grateful to be part of this wonderful school which was made possible by the Frances McGlannan Foundation.

Clementina Diaz, parent
McGlannan School, Miami, FL
Boosting Self-confidence

A thank-you from a parent

​​Amelia’s grades earned a 1st Quarter Middle School Award for the A/B Honor Roll. The award demonstrates a continued commitment to achieving excellence and success so far this school year. It is a remarkable accomplishment compared to the same time last year in the mainstream Duval County school system. Amelia tried out and was accepted on the Greenwood Cheerleader Squad. Greenwood offers opportunities not available to Amelia in past years. The experience is having a dramatic, positive effect on Amelia’s self-confidence. The academic environment at Greenwood is enabling Amelia to overcome her learning differences. Hearing her read is music to my ears. I thank the McGlannan Foundation every morning for providing this educational opportunity for my daughter.

John Brocato, parent
Greenwood School, Jackson, FL
A Life-changing Event

"She received the Mathematics Student of the Year Award"

​Your scholarship awards to our daughter, Isabella, has enabled her to attend a school where she has gained the self-confidence and academic acuity that is beyond our greatest expectations. Just last year she received the Mathematics Student of the Year Award. Her delight in going to school every day and her strategic approach to school work is a dream come true. This has been a life-changing event for our family. Thank you so very much.

Susan Bright, parent
Landmark School, Prides Crossing, MA
A Student's Perspective

"...An extraordinary, one of a kind program."

Without the talent,skill and genius of Frances McGlannan and The McGlannan School team, I never could have reached the success I’ve achieved in my career. Mrs. McGlannan’s unique, ground-breaking learning techniques gave me valuable, life changing tools that continue to help me persevere and overcome my dyslexia and learning challenges. This foundation is so important because it will help provide scholarships to bright young children who have tremendous potential to reach their dreams, but whose families cannot afford tuition at McGlannan. My parents did not have the financial means to pay for my private education and no scholarships were available when I attended the school for eight years from 1976 to 1983. However, through the generosity and support of a wealthy relative who underwrote my education, I was fortunate enough to benefit from and attend such a remarkable program that put me on the right path and changed my life forever. I often reflect on the importance and positive impact The McGlannan School and Frances McGlannan have had in my life. It is truly an extraordinary, one of a kind program.

Mitch Lazar
​Former McGlannan School Student