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Indiana University Of Pennsylvania, The Bill and Judy Scheeren Literacy Center
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania, The Literacy Center
Organizational Information
Parent Organization
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of Organization
The Bill and Judy Scheeren Literacy Center provides assessment and instruction for children and adolescents who need assistance with reading and writing.
Contact Information
Key Leader(s)
Contact Number(s)
724.357.2400
Contact Email(s)
jankrum@iup.edu - Director
Web Addresses
www.iup.edu/pse/literacy/index.html
Primary Address
Service Information
Service Area
Indiana and surrounding counties
Service Description
Graduate students earning a Master's Degree in Literacy with a Reading Specialist Certification provide these services. Undergraduate students may assist with the instruction also. Reading and literacy faculty in the Department of Professional Studies in Education supervise the center.
Services are offered during Summer Session II, approximately July 15 through August 15, with daily activities. A small fee is charged for services.
The Literacy Center sponsors professional development for schools, workshops for parents and families, training for graduate students, and research projects. The Center also has literacy resources available and offers consulting for agencies.
The Literacy Center provides assessment and instruction for children and adolescents needing assistance with reading and writing. Services include testing, individual tutoring, and group reading/writing programs. In-person Literacy Tutoring is available in One-hour sessions; Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Available Hours
By appointment
Fees/Cost for Services
$50
Eligibility Requirements
Children and adolescents