Programs and Services

Through the Literacy Enrichment Center, support is available for undergraduate and graduate students in reading, study skills and other literacy areas. Our goal is to improve students' literacy skills and to provide a learning experience that promotes students' academic success.

One-on-one tutoring is provided in the Literacy Enrichment Center and offered in a quiet setting focusing on the student's individual literacy needs. Tutoring is available either on a drop-in basis or by appointment by contacting the Literacy Enrichment Center below:

The Literacy Enrichment Center is located in University Hall suite 3124, and we can be reached (973) 655-4247 or by email: literacy@mail.montclair.edu

Summer Literacy Program for Children

Summer Literacy Enrichment Program for children age 6-17. Offered in July 5–August 1, 2011, Monday through Thursday. For more information please email: literacy@mail.montclair.edu or call (973) 655-4247.

Small Group Literacy Tutoring for School Age Children

Small Group Literacy Tutoring for children age 6-17. Call office for more information: (973) 655-4247.

Children participate in reading and writing activities specifically tailored to their needs and interests. Activities address all five domains of literacy: word study (phonemic awareness and phonics), fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing (composition and spelling). As tutors work with their students, they carefully monitor children's performance and evaluate areas of strength and need.

For more information please email: literacy@mail.montclair.edu

Literacy Support for School Age Children – Reading Evaluations

What Type of Evaluation Do We Offer?

Assessment includes an evaluation of a student's reading, writing, and spelling performance as well as measures of potential and attitudes toward literacy. A combination of standardized and informal instruments are used; however, the emphasis is on informal measures that closely approximate actual instructional experiences in the school setting. Conferences are scheduled as soon after assessment as possible, and a full written report is presented at the end of the program. Referrals to other programs on campus for speech and language evaluation or for psychological testing can be made if recommended.

What Type of Instruction Do We Provide?

The instruction provided at the LEC reflects the most current in literacy research. It is our intention to help individuals learn to approach literacy and language tasks of various kinds with confidence by teaching them strategies for the unique demands of a given situation. It is also our desire to foster a lifelong love of and interest in reading. Our instruction focuses on the development of literacy through the medium of good literature, both works of fiction and nonfiction. For older students, instruction is available for literacy and study skills strategies for the content areas. We also have access to computer stations and the Internet during tutoring, and encourage students to acquire basic computer literacy. Where appropriate, conferences with teachers will be arranged in order to help coordinate our teaching efforts with those of the schools. Periodic informal diagnostic assessments are included in tutoring sessions.