Dr. Jones Awards Master of Reading Certificate to Graduate

Excitement about summer is growing and for good reason; the LSUS School of R.O.C.K. is almost here! The LSUS School of R.O.C.K. has something for students young and, well, not quite as young. The School of R.O.C.K. is a summer tutoring program for local school-aged children with learning difficulties who are moving from 2^nd to 3^rd grade. The teachers in this special summer school are also students. They are a select group of graduate and undergraduate students in the School of Human Sciences.

These LSUS students gain first hand experience with evidence-based teaching methods and conduct educational research while working one-on-one with a child under the direction of Dr. Kevin Jones, the program creator. The School of R.O.C.K. is also known as Psychology 491/691. Students earn 3 semester hours of credit applicable to their degree. In addition to gaining course credit, students gain invaluable experience and enhance their graduate school admissions package.

The younger students gain an opportunity to learn and develop skills in a program adapted specifically to their individual needs. While they learn they enjoy many fun activities and get ready to begin the next school year better prepared to succeed.

LSUS students must apply and be selected to participate in this special program. Applications are available in the Psychology Department. Submit your application to your academic advisor for endorsement and consideration. Tuition stipends are available for a limited number of students.

The School of R.O.C.K. is made possible by a grant from the Shreveport-Bossier Community Foundation.