Literacy Assessment and Instruction for Children
Teaching and Learning Curriculum Center
SIUE Department of Teaching and Learning
Founders Hall Room 1317
(Campus Box 1122)
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1122
618-650-3596
Purpose of the Program
The Teaching and Learning Curriculum Center improves the literacy development of children in grades 1-12 who have reading and writing difficulties. Individualized assessment and instruction are provided by certified teachers and qualified graduate students in the Literacy Education Program under the direction of literacy professors in the Department of Teaching and Learning.
Description of the Program
Your child will receive individualized reading and writing assessments and tutoring. During the first semester, your child will be given specific assessments to identify their literacy strengths and needs. You will receive a written diagnostic report describing the assessments and an analysis of the results. Students are selected for tutoring based on assessment results.
The tutor will use the assessment information to plan and teach individualized lessons. Sessions will focus on problem-solving strategies and skills through the reading and writing of authentic texts.
Schedule
Each summer, elementary children are assessed for two-three 75-minute sessions, followed by a report and family conference. During the fall and/or spring semesters, tutoring is provided for a 14-week period. Sessions are held once a week as scheduled by the tutor.
Location
Tutor's designated school site.
Application
Families may apply for their child’s participation in the clinic to improve his or her reading and writing. Complete and return both the family and teacher application forms (Download the family form and the teacher form here) as requested by the tutor. This information will guide our assessment and instruction. Complete and return the forms to the Department of Teaching and Learning or email them to Dr. Shadrack Msengi.
Selection
Selection criteria is based on when the completed application forms are received, the literacy needs, number of SIUE graduate students enrolled during the semester, and cooperation of family and student. New students are accepted each semester, but due to limitations, we are unable to guarantee admission within a given semester. Families are contacted by letter or phone when an opening is available, and are provided with dates and times of assessments and tutoring sessions. Consistent attendance is required in order to derive maximum benefit for your child and the graduate student. If necessary, one session may be made up, however, after two absences, your child may be removed from the program.
