Families

This form is for teachers or caregivers who would like to refer a child to be considered for high-dosage tutoring from Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic (EOURC). 

EOU Reading Clinic is accepting applications for children in kindergarten through fifth grade who currently struggle with foundational reading skills. By submitting this application, you are requesting the designated child be added to our waitlist for tutoring services. 

Signs of early literacy struggles might include: 

1. difficulty hearing or “breaking apart” the sounds within words
2. difficulty learning or remembering letter names or sounds 
3. frequent errors when reading aloud
4. frequent spelling mistakes  
5. slow, labored reading
6. lack of self-confidence with simple word-reading related tasks
7. becoming easily fatigued or frustrated when attempting to read words 

Note: Completing this Referral Form does not guarantee a tutoring slot will open or be assigned to your child! All services provided by EOURC are free for students, families, and school districts. 

Please contact the EOU Reading Clinic Tutoring and Family Services at community-literacy@eou.edu if you have any questions.

Teachers

Inservice teachers who wish to receive training in the clinic:

• Apply to be in the training program! Please email rfritz@eou.edu if you have questions and use the link below to apply.
• Accepted teachers agree to commit to 4-6 clinical hours each week (hours vary for summer session)
  • Two hours one-on-one with a student in need of intervention
  • 1 ½ hours in a graduate level course
  • Up to 2 hours lesson planning and collaborating with a mentor
• NOTE that summer sessions are be intensive 3-week sessions rather than the typical 10-week training session.

Mentors

Who serve as mentors within the EOURC and what are their responsibilities?

• Current or former teachers or reading specialists who have been trained in structured literacy methods
  • In the future, teachers who have been trained through the clinic could become mentors.
• Mentors collaborate with clinic staff and the training teacher to ensure quality instruction is delivered.
  • Conduct 10 in-person meetings with training teachers (1 meet/greet, 3 collaborations during coursework, 2 in-person observations (if possible), 1-3 videotaped observations, and any other necessary meetings)