CLaRI- The Center for Literacy and Reading Instruction

12/06/2016

Some pictures of our final day of fall 2016 tutoring. It has been a great semester. The children and clinicians have all worked very, very hard. We'll celebrate the children's accomplishments on Thursday.

11/15/2016

Photos from CLaRI- The Center for Literacy and Reading Instruction's post

10/27/2016

Photos from CLaRI- The Center for Literacy and Reading Instruction's post

10/18/2016

Photos from CLaRI- The Center for Literacy and Reading Instruction's post

10/13/2016

Timeline Photos

10/04/2016

Photos from CLaRI- The Center for Literacy and Reading Instruction's post

09/29/2016

At CLaRI Today- using a checklist to practice applying context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words, phonemic awareness instruction to practice sounding out words, and filling out a story map to get the gist of a text.

09/22/2016

Photos from CLaRI- The Center for Literacy and Reading Instruction's post

09/20/2016

Clinicians and kids working hard during tutoring this afternoon. They're using colorful word sorts, graphic organizers, reader's theater scripts to improve our spelling, comprehension, writing, and fluency.

09/14/2016

Fabulous first day of fall 2016 tutoring. This is going to be a great semester.

05/21/2016

CLaRI's Summer One-to-one Reading and Writing program will be held this year from Wednesday, July 6 to Tuesday, August 9th. Certified literacy specialists provide individualized reading & writing instruction to children entering Kindergarten through 12th grade. Morning, evening, & Saturday time slots are being offered this year. Check out our webpage for more information & the application: www.clari.buffalo.edu

12/01/2015

Oklahoma City Public Schools > Home

Oklahoma City Public Schools is seeking to hire teachers. The school district is a multi-cultural district serving approximately 45,000 students. Our students are educated throughout 55 neighborhood elementary schools, 17 secondary schools, 4 special centers, and 13 charter schools located in a 135.5 square miles in the center of Oklahoma. We employ approximately 4,600 administrators, teachers, and support personnel who serve a student population which is comprised of 2% Asian, 4% Native American, 17% Caucasian, 24% African American, and 50% Hispanic individuals. Additionally, 13%of our population have disabilities or special needs and 31.6% of our students are English Language Learners.

Contact: Joseph Ciesielski at [email protected] or (405) 587-0814

Link: www.okcps.org

10/08/2015

About the Residency « East Harlem Tutorial Program

The East Harlem Teaching Residency, in partnership with the Hunter College School of Education, is a highly selective teacher-training program that develops, supports, and certifies aspiring educators to become elementary teachers in New York. The Residency is designed specifically for recent college graduates and career changers who are looking for an innovative pathway into the teaching profession. http://www.ehtp.org/about-residency

10/05/2015

CLaRI Diagnostic Reading evaluations will be held on Saturday November 7th & 14th. If you know a family with a struggling reader, please pass on the information & our website: clari.buffalo.edu

09/21/2015

TUTORING OPPORTUNITY
Seeking reading tutor once per week for 12 year old boy in Clarence. Please contact Geralyn at [email protected] or 867-4882.

09/10/2015

Volunteer Teaching Opportunity

The Charter School of Inquiry is located on the East side and it's a great experience for anyone who is interested in urban education or getting more experience with children. We have a free after school program that runs from 3:30-5:30.Volunteers can teach in different areas and are welcome to lead or create different activities that the children would be able to participate in. We have a lot of room to include different things depending on what the volunteers are interested in.For more information, contact Derrick Biehl at 716.831.7947

08/18/2015

Careers

Job Opportunity- Aurora Waldorf School
I'm writing you as the Educational Support Coordinator at Aurora Waldorf School, a private N - 8 school in East Aurora. I would appreciate your help in reaching out to graduates of your Literacy and Reading program, as well as any program you might have for Math Remediation and/or Middle School Math. Our openings are posted at
http://aurorawaldorfschool.org/careers.html

Jeff Tunkey
[email protected]

06/23/2015

Parent Network is looking to expand an Erie and Niagara county based resource list for parents who want home-based math and or reading tutoring. The services would be delivered to children who may have identified learning challenges or may need additional subject review. If you are interested in being on our 2015 list please send an email to [email protected] with the subject heading: Tutor available

Please include in the body of the email only the following content:

Full Name
Professional Title/ and or Degree
email address
phone contact information
subject or grade level expertise

09/25/2014

Volunteer Opportunity:
There are volunteer positions at the University District Community Development Association/ Gloria Parks Community Center. Currently at UDCDA we have an after school program that serves students grades 1-8. We are looking for student volunteers to help tutor students, work on ELA academic lessons, and help with fun, educational enrichment activities.This volunteer position can be tailored to fit students needs and could possibly be turned into an internship for students who would like to plan and lead enrichment activities. For information contact the Youth Program Developer,
Aislinn Sexton, (716) 832-1010 x210

07/07/2014

Books to Inspire Budding Writers

Books to Inspire Budding Writers

"Every writer needs an inspiration. Every story needs a reader."

06/25/2014

Summer Reading - Barnes & Noble

Parents & Kids...Read 8 Books and Earn a Free Book!

Summer Reading

06/25/2014

Never Too Young: Pediatricians Say Parents Should Read To Infants

Never Too Young: Pediatricians Say Parents Should Read To Infants

Parents have been told they should read to their children early, but most don't think that means the day you bring Junior home from the hospital. Pediatricians say start now to help learning later.

06/19/2014

Buffalo Partnership Project: UB collaboration with Lafayette

Buffalo Partnership Project: UB collaboration with Lafayette

A unique partnership has unfolded between the University at Buffalo and Lafayette High School. It's called the Buffalo Partnership Project: A Common Core

06/10/2014

WIVB: Lafayette Students Use iPads to Improve English Skills | Center for Literacy and Reading...

WIVB: Lafayette Students Use iPads to Improve English Skills http://ow.ly/2HUgso

WIVB: Lafayette Students Use iPads to Improve English SkillsCheektowaga, N.Y. (WIVB) – Can learning how to use an iPad, also help non-native speakers learn English? That’s precisely how the University at Buffalo and Buffalo’s Lafayette High School are teaming up to help international students im...

06/04/2014

iPad Expo: Mosaics | BPP Common Core Collaborative

iPad Expo: Mosaics | BPP Common Core Collaborative

05/27/2014

Nonfiction Book Reviews: Bridging Content Area Connections

Some great ideas for nonfiction texts for your classrooms!

Students enjoy learning about their world, and providing access to interesting nonfiction can provide them with a broad and an in-depth sense of the subject matter.

05/21/2014

UB Reporter: Buffalo Partnership Project Changing Lives of Refugee Students | Center for...

UB Reporter: Buffalo Partnership Project Changing Lives of Refugee Students http://ow.ly/2GZDw5

UB Reporter: Buffalo Partnership Project Changing Lives of Refugee StudentsBuffalo Public School social studies teacher Lisa Spaulding has heard the background stories of the refugee students at Lafayette High School, particularly the ones told by the girls. “Absolutely hair-raising,” Spaulding s...

05/16/2014

Congratulations graduates! We wish you the best as you move onto your next adventures! :)

05/02/2014

Consider attending the WILLA Gender and Literacy Unconference being held at Buffalo State College in June! You have the opportunity to shape the experience by sharing your interests and focusing the topics of discussion.

05/01/2014

UB is holding a remembrance ceremony on Friday, May 9th, 2014 at 11am at the Student Union Theater which will honor Lisa Husung, a literacy specialist student, who lost her heroic battle to Lupus this past January. All UB students and faculty are welcome to attend the event and lunch, free of charge. If you plan to attend, please email Robin Barnett, [email protected].

04/11/2014

UB Reporter: McVee Recognized by AERA | Center for Literacy and Reading Instruction

UB Reporter: McVee Recognized by AERA - Mary McVee, whose work in UB’s Center for Literacy and Reading Instruction (CLaRI) has earned praise and publicity from educational experts as well as mainstream media, will receive the Division K Mid-Career Award from the American Educational Research Association (AERA), a national honor recognizing an outstanding researcher in the intermediate stage of her career. Click [...] http://ow.ly/2FA724

UB Reporter: McVee Recognized by AERAMary McVee, whose work in UB’s Center for Literacy and Reading Instruction (CLaRI) has earned praise and publicity from educational experts as well as mainstream media, will receive the Division K Mid-Career Award from the American Educational Research Associa...

04/07/2014

Definitely a #MotivationMonday quote!

How many times have you been asked a question that you can't answer? :D

Thanks for the #MotivationMonday, Venspired.

03/28/2014

.edu Newsletter: Thanks UB to Supporters of Literacy Specialist Program | Center for Literacy...

.edu Newsletter: Thanks UB to Supporters of Literacy Specialist Program http://ow.ly/2F91yz

.edu Newsletter: Thanks UB to Supporters of Literacy Specialist ProgramChad White says he owes his career choice to his seventh-grade social studies teacher who “absolutely loved to come into the classroom every day.” The educator covered classroom walls with historic quotes and inspired an all-s...

03/26/2014

Shelf Life |

Great blog post to share with colleagues and parents about the "shelf" life of a book!

Shelf LifePosted onMarch 25, 2014byMark CondoninAvid Readers, Unite for LiteracyBooks have a complex and magical “Shelf” life. They sit there on a shelf, compact, dormant, unblinking(!) Waiting, even.But the instant they are pulled down and opened, they wonderfully spring to life in our hands.For f...

03/25/2014

Dr. Mary McVee to Receive AERA Mid-Career Award | UB Graduate School of Education

An amazing accomplishment for Dr. McVee! Congratulate her the next time you see her!

Dr. Mary McVee, associate professor from the Department of Learning and Instruction and director of the Center for Literacy and Reading Instruction (CLaRI), will receive the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Division K Mid-Career Award, which recognizes an outstanding researcher in th...