Reading Assistance for School-Age Children
Reading assistance is available for school-age children through the graduate program in Reading Teacher Education in the College of Education. Assistance is provided by graduate students who hold or are qualified to hold a North Carolina A teaching license.
Parents/caregivers are responsible for:
• Providing transportation to and from Poe Hall on the appropriate days and at the appropriate times.
• Assuring that your child attends all lessons.
• Notifying the on-campus teacher in the event of an unavoidable absence.
• Meeting with the on-campus teacher at least three times a year, once in October, once in early December and once in late April.
• Following through with recommendations made by the on-campus teacher for supporting literacy at home.
• Sharing information with the on-campus teacher that might affect your child’s receptivity to learning.
How do I apply?
Send email to Professor Barbara Fox (barbara_fox@ncsu.edu) to request an application.
Children Considered for Participation in the Reading Assistance Program
Children considered for participation in the program must be
• In first through twelfth grade or in the equivalent if home schooled.
• Kindergartners who are repeating the kindergarten year are also considered.
• Experiencing significant difficulty learning to read.
• Placed or be qualified to be placed in a regular classroom for instruction in subjects other than reading and mathematics.
• Have the potential to make average or better than average progress in reading.
• Referred by teachers, counselors, psychologists or educational clinics are given preference.
When and Where Assistance Is Provided
Reading assistance is provided:
• In the late afternoon or early evening from 4:30 to 5:30pm or 5:45 to 6:45pm one day a week.
• Poe Hall, College of Education, 2310 Stinson Drive.
• From mid October through late April. The program follows the University calendar. The calendar is available on the Registration and Records page.
Cost
• A nominal fee is charged for each semester (fall and spring).
• The fee for each semester is not refundable.
• The fee must be paid the first day of service in October for the fall semester and January for the spring semester.
Assessment and Instruction
• The reading ability of each child is assessed prior to designing and implementing instruction.
• An instructional plan is developed. The plans are based on assessment data and tailored to the individual needs of the child.
• Instruction is one-to-one or small group.
• Instruction is provided by certified teachers pursuing a master’s degree in reading or graduate level certification in reading.
• Instruction is supervised by faculty.
• We provide reading instruction. No assistance with homework, mathematics or other subjects is offered through this program.
Responsibilities of Parents/Caregivers
FAQ
How many children are served each year?
Openings are limited because we provide individually tailored instruction in one to one or small groups. The number of children served each year depends on the number of graduate students available to teach and the capacity of the on-campus facility to accommodate teachers and children.
How will I know if my child is accepted?
Parents are notified in writing in early October.
Can my child receive services for more than one year?
Children usually receive assistance for one two-semester session (mid to late
October through late April). However, children may return for a second year based on the recommendation of the on-campus teacher.
What happens if my child misses several lessons?
Attendance is important. Excessive absences in October to December may result in disqualification for participation in lessons from January to late April. The on-campus teacher is not obligated to make up lessons your child misses due to illness or other situations that prevent the child from attending. The teacher will make up lessons if the teacher is unable to teach your child one afternoon or evening. Make up lessons are scheduled at the convenience of the on-campus teacher and the parent. All make up lessons are provided in Poe Hall.
How much progress will my child make?
The amount of progress depends on many factors. The progress of child varies depending on the severity of delay in reading and learning factors such as phonological processing, attention and receptivity to instruction. While we cannot estimate the exact progress your child will make, we strive to provide the highest quality instruction to meet the individual reading needs of each child we serve.
How do I find my child’s on-campus teacher each afternoon or evening?
You and the on-campus teacher will agree on a procedure for entering and exiting Poe Hall each afternoon or evening. You are responsible for making sure that your child is in the custody of the on-campus teacher before you leave the university grounds each afternoon or evening.
Can I change the day or time my child is taught?
No. With the exception of make up lessons, you cannot bring your child on a
different day or at a different time.
I have more than one child who is having a hard time learning to read. May I apply for services for more than one child?
Yes. You may submit an application for more than one child.
For more information, contact:
- Dr. Barbara Fox
- College of Education
- North Carolina State University
- Box 7801
- Raleigh, NC 27695-7801
- (919) 515-1781
last updated 12/21/07
