The University Reading Clinic: A Needed and Viable Means of Servicing Community and Schools.

ABSTRACT A total of 95 teachers in ten school districts near EasternMichigan University (Ypsilanti) responded to a questionnaire concerning their needs for university-related assistance in reading instruction. The results revealed the following: (1) teachers were greatly concerned about reading instruction; (2) most teachers were able to recognize a high incidence of reading problems among their students; CO most teachers employed more than one means or dealing with reading problems; 00 most teachers supported the idea of university assistance with reading instruction, especially in the areas of screening, diagnosis, and remedial services for students: and (5) most teachers were interested in receiving specialized training in reading diagnosis and instruction. (A copy of the questionnaire is appended.) (FL)