This makes them more effective not only as teachers, but as advisors. The reading program is taught by full-time faculty members of the Education Department at St. John Fisher College, all of whom have public school teaching experience. Additionally, it draws from the resources of the community by bringing in professionals to teach as adjuncts. This is particularly the case for specialty courses, which are taught by people with extensive teaching experience in that area. The program utilizes teachers from both the reading and special education disciplines as adjuncts and in team teaching situations to develop students' competence in teaching reading to special needs students.
Eligible students are able to register for up to two graduate courses during the senior year.
Once matriculated into the reading program, the successfully completed courses will count towards the appropriate graduation requirements. The office has hours in the evening and on Saturday for the students' convenience. In addition, the services of the Writing and Math Centers are available.