Reading Teacher with Student

The NEIU Literacy Center is operated by the Literacy Education graduate program. Current graduate students enrolled in their Literacy Education Practicum courses are the teachers (tutors) in this program. All assessment and instructional sessions are supervised by a Literacy Education faculty member.

  • In this program, children and adolescents receive a comprehensive assessment of their current reading skills, and are provided with individualized instruction to expand those skills.
  • The Literacy Center serves students from grades 2-12 who are reading below grade level or experiencing reading difficulties.
  • The cost of the program is $150 for the term.

We are now accepting applications for our Summer 2024 Tutoring Program.

The Summer 2024 term includes 14 60-minute sessions that will take place in-person on Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Literacy Center (Lech Walesa Hall; Room 2003) on NEIU's Main Campus (5500 N. St. Louis Ave., Chicago). 

Sessions for younger students meet from 5:00-6:00 p.m.; sessions for older students meet from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Student placements are determined by the Literacy Center Director. Sessions will begin June 3 and end on July 22. There will be no sessions on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. 

The program cost is $150 for the term.

Complete the Summer 2024 application.

Families will be notified of the status of their application no later than May 1, 2024.

Please note: Punctual and consistent attendance is critical so that our graduate students can complete all requirements. Please apply only if your child is available for each of the session dates.


For more information, please email Dr. Madda at literacy-center@neiu.edu or call (773) 442-5365.