Our History

The Center for Literacy and Reading Instruction (CLaRI) in the Department of Learning and Instruction at the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, known also as The Reading Center and often called Reading Clinic, was founded in 1963 by William Eller as a function of the Graduate School of Education (then the Faculty of Education Studies). William Eller acted as director until 1971. Michael Kibby served as the second director from 1971-2007. Mary McVee has served as director since that time.

The Center for Literacy and Reading Instruction is nationally known for its research and has a high local impact through professional development for educators and services for children and families.