June 11, 2014

SVSU hosting school readiness clinics

Saginaw Valley State University is offering summer programs to help students improve their academic preparation before returning to classrooms in September. Clinics are tailored for students who range in age from kindergarten through adult learners to help them improve their reading, writing and math skills.

The courses begin Monday, July 28 and run for three weeks. They will be held Monday through Thursday in the Literacy Center, located in SVSU's Regional Education Center. The cost is $325 per clinic. Participants must register by Friday, June 20.
 
Prior to the clinic, students must complete a one-hour assessment to determine their strengths and needs in reading, writing, or math. SVSU tutors use these assessments to build individualized lesson plans that maximize student potential. Assessments for summer 2014 are scheduled for July 21-23, but other times are available by contacting Laurie Ann Haney, assistant director of the Literacy Center, to schedule an appointment. She can be reached at 989-964-4982 or lahaney@svsu.edu.

In the clinic, instructors work collaboratively with parents and use data-driven instruction that correlates with state education standards. Tutoring sessions are led by active, certified teachers who hold master's degrees in literacy, are certified in reading recovery, and/or have a college degree in a related field.

SVSU’s Literacy Center provides a modern facility that fosters motivation for reading, writing, and math and utilizes the latest technology. All tutoring is directed by SVSU faculty Gretchen Owocki, Ph.D., and Haney, M.Ed. For more information, visit www.svsu.edu/literacycenter.