Parent Information Welcome to the San Diego State University Community Reading Clinic Who Are We? The San Diego State University Community Reading Clinic (CRC) is part of the SDSU Literacy Center in the College of Education. Our purpose is to provide professional diagnostic and remedial services to members of the Greater San Diego community, both children and adults, who are experiencing difficulties in reading and language skills. The CRC is staffed both by current graduate students (fall and spring semesters) and MA/Reading Specialists (year-round professional staff). Graduate students are completing the California Reading Certificate, the Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential, and/or a Master s Degree in Education with a specialization in Reading/Language Arts. Instruction is done under the supervision of faculty from San Diego State University's Graduate Program in Reading. Nearly all staff members hold basic teaching credentials. What Type of Diagnosis Do We Offer? Diagnosis includes an evaluation of a student's reading, writing and spelling performance as well as measures of potential and attitudes toward reading. A combination of standardized and informal instruments is used; however, the emphasis is on informal measures that closely approximate actual instructional demands in the school setting. Conferences are scheduled as soon after diagnosis as possible and a full written report is presented at that time. 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 CRC reflects the most current research in reading. It is our intention to help individuals learn to approach reading and language tasks of various kinds with confidence by teaching them appropriate strategies for the 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 skills through the medium of good literature, both works of fiction and nonfiction. For older students, content area textbooks may be used to demonstrate techniques. In all cases, instruction is individualized to best meet the strengths and needs of the client. Periodic informal diagnostic assessments are included in tutoring sessions. We Need Your Help Your help is needed to assure the success of our program. Parents of school-age children are encouraged to read to and with their youngsters daily and to have children themselves read on their own for brief periods each day as well. Good books on topics of high interest to children are recommended. Sources of such books may be discussed with members of our staff. Do not expect children to be assigned homework, although we may ask you to reinforce at home certain skills we are teaching at the clinic. Adult clients will need to practice and apply what we teach 2012-13
outside the clinic. Conferences and Written Reports Conferences with parents of school-aged clients or with older individuals who are themselves receiving reading instruction will be scheduled at least once each semester in order to communicate progress. A written report containing a description of current reading performance as well as specific recommendations for further instruction will be provided at that time. Parking Parking at our facility at 4283 El Cajon Blvd. is free and no permits are necessary. You may park in the open lot or the parking structure. You will be given a code for entering the parking structure. There is a waiting room for parents of children receiving services. Please remain at the Literacy Center during tutoring, as emergency situations can arise. Attendance Policy Please deliver your child to the clinician and wait for your child s lessons to be completed each evening in our waiting room. We will not be able to provide tutoring to your child if you are not present in the Community Reading Clinic for the duration of each session. In the event of any emergency situation, you will need to be available in order to make decisions for your child s health and safety. Fee Schedule for Services Provided by Supervised Graduate Students Sessions are one-to-one twice weekly for 12 weeks at a cost of $360 a semester. Fees are payable in advance and are non-refundable. Full and partial fee waivers are available and are awarded on a sliding scale based on financial need. Currently, no fall or spring sessions are being offered. Fee Schedule for Services Provided by Professional Staff Diagnostic Evaluation: $200. Fees for Instruction: Fall and Spring Semester Individual One-to-One $50/hr. Summer Session (6 weeks) Individual One-to-One $600 2012-13
At least two sessions weekly are recommended for most individuals. Payment for diagnostic services is made in two installments, one half at the time the diagnosis is scheduled and the other half when the written report is completed. Payment for tutoring services is due one month in advance, based on the number of sessions scheduled for that month. If for some reason this payment schedule requires adjustment, please let us know. Payment for sessions missed will be required unless we are given notice twenty-four hours in advance that a student will be absent. When such notice is given, sessions missed may be rescheduled at the discretion of the clinician and at a time mutually acceptable to both client and clinician. We are a non-profit program and rely upon payment for services rendered to pay our professional staff. However, a scholarship program was recently established and, on a limited basis, we are able to offer reduced fees for those demonstrating need. Who should I contact if I have questions or concerns? If you need to notify the Clinic regarding your child s absence or late arrival, or have questions regarding the tutoring, please contact the clinician directly. If you have questions regarding the operation of the Community reading Clinic, please contact Dr. Pamela Ross at pross@mail.sdsu.edu Pamela Ross, Ph.D. Professor Emerita Interim Director, CRC 2012-13
San Diego State University Community Reading Clinic Application Form The SDSU Community Reading Clinic provides expert literacy assessment and tutoring for K-12 students and adults. Literacy Assessment A comprehensive battery of individually administered literacy assessments is conducted by a professional and addresses reading level, word identification, phonics, comprehension, spelling, and writing skills. A full written report is created for each student. The cost for assessment is $200 and is nonrefundable. Literacy Tutoring Tutoring services are provided in a one-on-one setting with an emphasis on strategies to improve the student s reading accuracy, fluency, and comprehension as well as spelling and writing skills. Tutoring may be provided by graduate students or professionals with fees assessed accordingly. Experienced teachers enrolled in our graduate program provide literacy tutoring under direct supervision in the fall and spring academic semesters. The series of 11-12 week sessions for students generally start in September and February at a cost of $360 a semester. Full and partial fee waivers are available on a sliding scale upon request and are awarded based on financial need. Please note that the number of applications that we receive exceeds our ability to provide services to everyone immediately. Applications are reviewed and processed on a first come, first served basis. Clients selected for tutoring each semester will be contacted by phone, and asked to make a commitment to attend the full set of tutoring sessions for that semester. Professional tutoring is also available throughout the year at a cost of $50 per hour. Scheduling of these sessions is more flexible and may occur at times mutually agreeable to the tutor and student. A six-week summer session is offered at a cost of $600. A small number of scholarships are available and are awarded on a sliding scale based on financial need. For more information, contact me at pross@mail.sdsu.edu. Please return this application to: Dr. Pamela Ross Interim Director, SDSU Community Reading Clinic School of Teacher Education San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182-1153 Tel: 619-594-7033 Fax: 619-594-7828
Date of Application: 2 Services Needed: Assessment of Literacy Skills Literacy Tutoring Name of Student: Age of Student: Grade Level: Last First Middle Contact Information: Name of Person Completing Application: Relationship to Student: Phone Numbers: Best Time to Call: Email Address: Address: Home Work Cell Street Address Student s Current School Information: City State Zip Code School: School District: Teacher: Please list other schools applicant has attended: School Dates of Attendance Grades School Dates of Attendance Grades
3 Describe the difficulties that this student has experienced while learning how to read and write. Several may apply; check as many as necessary. Difficulty remembering words already introduced on sight (sight words) Difficulty with letter sounds (phonics) Difficulty reading with fluency or smoothly Difficulty understanding what is read (comprehension) Difficulty with spelling Difficulty writing sentences Other: When did the difficulties with literacy skills first become apparent? Please describe the student s present reading/writing abilities. Does the student have an IEP? Yes/No If yes, what is the focus of the educational plan? What types of extra assistance has the school been able to provide? Has the student ever had a psychological assessment (intelligence or mental health evaluation)? Yes/No If yes, when and by whom? What were the results? Does the student have any health problems? Yes/No If yes, please describe.
4 Does the student have any diagnosed vision problems? Yes/No If yes, please describe. Does the student have any diagnosed hearing problems? Yes/No If yes, please describe. How would you describe the student s early language development? At approximately what age did the student begin to say words; 2-3 word phrases; sentences? Primary language spoken at home: _ Primary language used by this student for school work: How much time does the student spend watching TV daily? How much time does the student spend on the computer or other electronic devices daily? What sort or activities does the student engage in on these devices? What activities does the student most enjoy, in or out of school? What else would you like us to know about him or her? Does anyone in the student s family have a history of reading or writing difficulties? Yes/No If yes, please explain.
5 Father s Name: Age: Education: Occupation: Employer: Mother s Name: Age: Education: Occupation: Employer: Please list all household members currently living with the applicant: Name Age Relationship to Applicant THANK YOU FOR BEING SO COMPLETE IN FILLING OUT THIS FORM
6 Revised 5/13 San Diego State University Community Reading Clinic Fee Adjustment Request (Form below to be completed by person financially responsible for payment) Student s Full Name: I am unable to pay the full fee for the services provided by the SDSU Community Reading Clinic, for the above named student and wish to be considered for an adjustment of fees. Please note that there is a minimum charge for tutoring services of $54.00 per student per academic semester and $90 per summer session. We cannot offer fee adjustments to all students, and may not be able to accommodate your child for tutoring or assessment if a scholarship is essential. This is a legal document. Your signature, below, verifies that all information listed here is correct. I certify that all of this information is complete and accurate. I understand that the CRC will retain this information and may check any of it from whatever sources it chooses. Signature Date
7 Fee Adjustment Request Form Name of Responsible Party: Phone: Address: Street: City: Zip: Marital Status: [ ] Married [ ] Unmarried [ ] Divorced [ ]Separated Dependents: [ ] Spouse [ ] # of Children [ ] Other: Employer: Gross Pay (pre-tax amount): [ ] Monthly [ ] Weekly Name of Other Responsible Party: Relationship: Employer: Gross Pay (pre-tax amount): [ ] Monthly [ ] Weekly Other Household Income: (SSI, TANF, Etc.) [ ] Monthly [ ] Weekly Monthly Housing Cost: Source of other income: Revised 5/13
8 San Diego State University Community Reading Clinic Assessment and Photographic Permission and Release of Pupil Information I,, give permission to (Name of Parent or Guardian) the San Diego State University Community Reading Clinic to assess the literacy skills of. (Name of Student) I also give permission for the San Diego State University Community Reading Clinic to release copies of reports of any testing or evaluation completed on (Name of Student) to his/her school or to any other professional agency specified by me. I also hereby grant permission for my child s photographic image, video and audio recordings to appear in information published for the SDSU College of Education. The purpose of the photography is to provide data and illustrations for SDSU instructional and research programs. I understand the images and recordings may be used in professional conferences, journals, and publications. I understand that these images and recordings are the property of San Diego State University and may be used at the University s discretion without compensation to me or to my child. I waive all rights to inspect or approve the finished products that may be used in connection with this image. I have read this release and am fully familiar with its content. Signature: Print Name: Parent or Legal Guardian of: Date:
SCHOOL OF TEACHER EDUCATION SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY SAN DIEGO, CA 92182-1153 PHONE: (619) 594-6131 FAX: (619) 594-7828 Dear Parent or Guardian: The San Diego State University Community Reading Clinic will offer a six-week summer session beginning July 8, 2013 and extending through August 15, 2013. However, our staff is willing to work around vacation schedules (yours and theirs) and may adjust these dates as needed. We will be open for instruction Monday -Thursday, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. During that time sessions will be scheduled at least twice weekly on days and times most convenient to you and the tutor. Tutoring will be conducted on a one-to-one basis at the Community Reading Clinic in the San Diego State University Literacy Center, Room 201 located at 4283 El Cajon Blvd at the cost of $50/per hour or $600 for the entire session; parking is free and there is a waiting room for adults. Fees are non-refundable and payable in advance in two installments: $300 on July 8 and $300 on August 1. A limited number of full and partial fee waivers are available and will be awarded on a sliding scale based on financial need. If your child has not already been assessed through the SDSU Community Reading Clinic, the tutor will conduct abbreviated diagnostic procedures during the first clinic sessions. A written progress report including a summary of diagnostic findings and response to instruction will be provided at the end of the summer session during a parent conference. If you are interested in enrolling your child in our summer program, please complete the attached application and return it by May 20, 2013 to: Dr. Pamela Ross School of Teacher Education San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182-1153 If you have never applied for services at SDSU before, please complete the regular application form and return it at the same time. If you wish to be considered for a fee waiver, please complete the Fee Adjustment Request. If you have any questions, please contact me at 594-7033, or email me at: pross@mail.sdsu.edu. Sincerely, Pamela Ross, Ph.D. School of Teacher Education Interim Director, Community Reading Clinic
San Diego State University Community Reading Clinic Summer Reading Clinic Application Name of Client Age Current School Grade Completing Parent or Guardian Address Telephone: Home/Cell Work Check if already assessed by SDSU? Check if seeking scholarship Please circle all days and times you are available for instruction. Sessions are on alternate days, either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. The greater your availability, the better the chance we can schedule you for services. DAYS: Monday-Wednesday TIMES: a.m. 9:00-10:00 10:00-11:OO 11:00-12:00 p.m. 12:00-1:00 1:00-2:00 2:00-3:00 3:00-4:00 4:00-5:00 DAYS: Tuesday -Thursday TIMES: a.m. 9:00-10:00 10:00-11:OO 11:00-12:00 p.m. 12:00-1:00 1:00-2:00 2:00-3:00 3:00-4:00 4:00-5:00 Please indicate any dates you might miss due to vacation: