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Do you provide transportation?
No. Parents or guardians must provide transportation and wait in the building while children are tutored.
Where are you located?
The Literacy Center is located in Henry Barnard Hall, Room 110. See campus map at https://www.ccsu.edu/campusmap Parking is available for free in Welte Garage.
When do the sessions meet?
The sessions meet during the fall and spring semesters on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday for 14 weeks.
How long do the sessions last?
The sessions last for 45 minutes during the fall and spring from 4:45-5:30 or 5:00-5:45.
What are the services?
Children are given initial reading assessments, and are provided with appropriate individual tutoring. Tutors consult with parents/guardians and communicated with the child's school as appropriate.
Who provides the instruction?
Certified teachers who are in training for advanced degrees in Literacy Education provide the service and are supervised by faculty from the Literacy, Elementary, and Early Childhood Education Department.
How will this help my child?
Students are provided with one-on-one instruction that meets their needs, so they can progress along a continuum.
Is there a cost?
No, but parents are encouraged to make a tax deductible donation to.
The Literacy Center
c/o The CCSU Foundation
1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, CT 06050.
What should I do to support my child throughout the process?
Your child’s tutor will work with you to provide activities you can use to help your child. We encourage you to follow through with these activities, read to your child, or listen to him/her read.
How do I submit an application?
You must fill out the electronic application form on the Literacy Center's Website. Spacing is limited. Unfortunately not all applications will be accepted.
What if my child is ill or needs to miss a session.
Attendance is mandatory. If a child has to miss a session for any reason, the parent/guardian must email tutor as soon as possible. Students will be exited from the program if they have repeated absences.
Can my child attend more than once?
In some cases, students will be invited back for an additional semester. Parents/guardians will be directly notified of the invitation, and will not have to fill out an additional application.
How will the clinicians choose the objectives?
Students will be assessed and a detailed plan will be developed based on data collected from multiple sources.