About Us
Meet the LRCC Faculty & Staff
Literacy Education in Action
Professional Development
The center provides university programs, conferences, and educational opportunities to strengthen educators' capacity to teach literacy at all ages and levels. LRCC offers practicum experiences for undergraduate and graduate students and partners with school districts, libraries, child development centers, and educational organizations across Wyoming.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTField-Based Research
The center’s research emphasis employs a pragmatic field-based problem-solving approach to conducting and reporting research. Faculty and graduate students conduct research in the clinic, with school- and family-based partners throughout Wyoming, and in collaboration with other literacy researchers throughout the nation.
Clinical Services
The center provides tutoring to students who are developing and strengthening their reading and writing abilities, their families, and their teachers.
Personalized Literacy Support
The Literacy Research Center and Clinic (LRCC) at the University of Wyoming offers individualized tutoring for children who need additional support with reading and writing. Tutors work closely with parents, teachers, and school administrators to assess each child's strengths and areas of need, implementing research-based interventions to help them improve. The LRCC serves children with diverse learning profiles, from those with mild difficulties to those experiencing significant challenges in literacy. Tutors are guided by University of Wyoming faculty and participate in reflective practices, such as reviewing video-recorded sessions, to continuously enhance their instructional methods. Through this collaborative and evidence-based approach, the LRCC helps children achieve meaningful progress in reading and writing.
Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice
The LRCC serves as a statewide resource that advances literacy learning through partnerships,
professional development, research, and clinical services.
The establishment of the LRCC was accomplished through a combination of institutional
prioritization, private funding, and matching funds provided by the Wyoming Legislature.
The work of the LRCC is guided by the LRCC Outreach Advisory Board, which is compromised of Wyoming legislators, former and current Wyoming education policymakers and agency directors and other Wyoming educational stakeholders.
Outreach and Training
The LRCC partners with schools, districts, and educational organizations to provide consulting, workshops, curriculum planning support, needs assessments, WyoLearn courses, and literacy conference opportunities that strengthen literacy instruction throughout Wyoming.
Research & Innovation
Through collaborative research efforts, the LRCC studies literacy teaching and learning practices that improve outcomes for students and provide valuable guidance for educators and communities.
Academic Opportunities
M.A. in Literacy Education
Graduate study focused on literacy instruction, leadership, and research-based educational practices.
Ph.D. in Literacy Education
Doctoral preparation for literacy scholars, researchers, and educational leaders.
Literacy Graduate Certificate
Graduate-level coursework designed to strengthen literacy knowledge and instructional practice.
Dyslexia Graduate Certificate
Earn the University of Wyoming Dyslexia Graduate Certificate while developing the knowledge and practical skills needed to support students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.
2025-2030 Strategic Plan
As Wyoming’s trusted partner in literacy excellence, the LRCC seeks to ensure that learners at every stage of literacy development have opportunities to build the knowledge, skills, and motivation needed to read, write, speak, and listen critically and confidently.
Annual Report
Each year, the Literacy Research Center and Clinic (LRCC) publishes an annual report highlighting our work to strengthen literacy across Wyoming. From professional development and research partnerships with school districts statewide to hands-on tutoring for K–12 students in our campus clinic, these reports capture the people, programs, and progress behind our mission of empowering literacy through evidence-based practices. Browse the current report below, along with past editions, to see how the LRCC continues to support Wyoming's teachers and students.
Core Areas of Impact
The LRCC advances literacy education through three interconnected focus areas that support students, educators, families, and communities.
73
tutoring students served since Fall 2022
17
school districts served
33
professional development sessions delivered in the 2025-2026 school year
140+
teachers directly impacted by professional development
26
scholarships awarded for current WY teachers since 2024
Research & Events
Read about our recent and past events
Awards & Grants
The Literacy Research Center & Clinic (LRCC) recognizes and celebrates excellence in literacy education through various awards and grants. These opportunities support innovative teaching, impactful research, and professional growth among educators and students alike.
Featured Articles
Issue briefs are short summaries of research surrounding a particular issue or problem. UW LRCC faculty and graduate students will discuss a recent journal article or topic and provide an issue brief to stimulate discussion throughout the state.
