Overview of the Clinic Activities
Waverly
Summer 2003 (64 MB -- long download)
* For children or adolescents who are lagging behind their peers in reading and writing.
* For children or adolescents who are not motivated to read for enjoyment and information.
* For adults who never had the opportunity to learn to read and write; or who want to improve their reading and writing.
* For people who want teaching of the complex process of reading, using all of the cueing systems (phonics, sentence structure, word meaning,etc.) with an emphasis on making sense of what we read.
The clinicians who work in the Clinic are primarily experienced classroom
teachers. All are enrolled in the graduate reading program, studying for
their masters degree as reading specialists.
For more information on the M.Ed. in Reading, please call or E-MAIL
the director, Dr. Sharon Pitcher at 410-704-2558.
The clinicians work one on one with each student.
* The opportunity to discuss concerns you have with the teacher each week.
* Home activities that reinforce the learning in fun and authentic ways.
* A written list of recommendations at the end of each semester.
* Participation in parent workshops to help parents to learn new ways to help their children.
* The opportunity to meet parents/guardians who have similar concerns and interest in their children's development.
* The option to continue the tutoring for additional semesters in the Literacy Clinic with trained volunteers at a reduced price.
The Reading Clinic provides opportunity to use technology!
Write to:
Reading Clinic c/o Dr. Sharon Pitcher
College of Education, Towson University
8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252-0001
Email:
spitcher@towson.edu
A fee of $90.00 is due at the first session. This covers at least 10 sessions. (Scholarships are available for needy families.)
A deposit of $25 is also due the first session but is given back at the end of the semester if all Clinic materials are returned and the session is completed.
Towson University College
of Education facilitates active learning. Check out Dr. Pitcher's website
for additional resources and information about reading - www.towson.edu/~spitcher.
Updated by: Sharon Pitcher 8/2/01