The Fred Duffelmeyer Reading Improvement Clinic offers tutoring in reading for children who are entering kindergarten through 9th grade. Tutoring sessions are conducted by advanced students in reading and related areas under the guidance of the literacy education faculty.
Note: Please register only if your child can attend all sessions.
About the Clinic
The Duffelmeyer Reading Improvement Clinic is a non-profit educational service that is operated by the Department of Curriculum & Instruction within the College of Health and Human Sciences at Iowa State University. The clinic has been offering assessment and instruction services for children who struggle with reading and writing for many years. It serves an estimated 125 to 150 school-aged children per year in Ames and the surrounding communities.
Clinic Services Offered
The Fred Duffelmeyer Reading Improvement Clinic offers tutoring assistance in reading for children in kindergarten through 9th grade. ISU graduate and undergraduate students specializing in reading assessment and instruction, and supervised by literacy faculty, serve as tutors. Instruction provided is designed to build confidence while improving children’s reading skills and strategies.
Clinic Schedule of Services
Tutoring services are offered during the fall and spring semesters as well as in the summer:
During the fall and spring semesters, tutoring is offered twice a week for ten weeks.
During the summer semester, tutoring is offered four times a week for 2-3 weeks.
Tutoring is offered both on campus and through a partnership with schools and community resources. Tutors work closely with parents via periodic notes and individual conferences to communicate progress.
