May child is having problems reading. I don't know where else to turn. Ranging in age from age five to adult, these clients received either diagnostic assessment or tutoring. For many, these services amount to a new foundation upon which to build their future learning. Reading clinic services include diagnostic assessment and tutoring, available on a rotating basis.
Assessments determine reading potential and present reading achievement.
Both services are followed up with extensive and helpful reports provided to the client's parents and school. The services offered by the NIU Reading Clinic give these students an opportunity to develop and strengthen their reading, fundamental ability necessary for future success in school and society. The ethnic and socio-economic background of clinic clients reflect community demographics. Nearly one quarter of all clients are eligible for the free or reduced lunch program, and qualify for a reduced fee for clinic services. This proportion mirrors academic achievement gender discrepancies, particularly at the elementary level.