Registration now open for free reading clinic for grades 1-4 at UVa-Wise

Primary school children can improve their reading skills during a free reading clinic to be offered this summer at The University of Virginia's College at Wise.

The clinic has a tentative start date of Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Registration is underway now and space is limited. Children in grades one through four are invited to participate.

With the primary grades being the most critical for developing good reading skills, tutors will work with children on reading comprehension, reading fluency, spelling, phonics and writing.

Children enrolled in the program will be expected to attend the reading clinic for a 45-minute session Monday through Thursday from June 3-26. To accommodate as many children as possible, the clinic will offer two sessions each day from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Parents or guardians are responsible for their child’s transportation to and from the reading clinic.

All assessments and instruction will be supervised by Jeff Cantrell, chair of the Department of Education and program instructor. The children will be tested to diagnose their strengths and weaknesses, and tutors will design lessons to help children improve in the areas where they need the most help. Lessons will be delivered one-on-one with multiple learning activities.

Tutoring will be offered by UVa-Wise senior education students as part of their requirements in an advanced course in the diagnosis and correction of reading problems.

Pre-registration for the free program is required. To register, contact Jeff Cantrell at 276-376-1037 or by e-mail at rjc2e@uvawise.edu.

Posted May 20, 2008