The Dorothy J. McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic in the College of Education at Western Michigan University currently provides a number of literacy services to a diverse population. The Reading Center serves as an intern facility for undergraduate and graduate students who are involved in all levels of diagnosis and tutoring under professional supervision. The Reading Center also provides diagnostic services for individuals. A trained and supportive staff of professionals supervise undergraduate tutors who meet weekly with their students throughout the semester.
Referrals can be self, school, or parent initiated.
The Reading Center provides future teachers and master teachers with literacy practicum experiences in diagnostic teaching in a clinical setting.