Literacy Center
The Literacy Center at Adelphi University provides literacy assessment and instruction for students entering grades 1-12 who are experiencing difficulties in reading and/or writing.
Focusing on problems with decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing and study skills, our teachers employ a variety of instructional approaches based on the most current educational theory and research.
Assessment and instruction are provided by New York State-certified teachers completingcertification or a master’s degree in literacy. Each new student entrant is individually evaluated before the instructional sessions begin, and an individualized plan is developed to meet the specific literacy needs of each student. The evaluation includes a combination of formal and informal assessments, personal interviews, and writing samples.
Based on the results of the evaluation, students are placed in either small groups (no more than four students) or in an individual setting. Conferences inform parents of progress and make recommendations for support at home. At the end of the semester, a summary report is written for all students.
Program Schedule
Our programs are offered during three semesters per year: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Fall and Spring Semesters
在秋季和春季学期，每节课20分钟，每节课45分钟。此外，周六的课程是可用的;每周一次，每次90分钟。开始时间是上午8点半和10点15分。
Summer Session
Our Summer session meets five days a week during the month of July. The 50-minute sessions begin at 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Saturday classes are not available during the Summer session.
Service Fees
- $300if an individual placement is recommended
- $150if the student is placed in a group setting
There is also a $25 fee for application filing and a one-time $50 fee for the student evaluation process.