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English Special Services/Reading Lab

The English Special Services Lab is a joint effort of the School of Humanities and Languages and the IVC Center for Supportive Services to meet the needs of reading students and students who are especially challenged by the language requirements of college-level studies. The Lab adjoins the Humanities Center and provides services in reading and writing, including electronic, audio, and text-based self-paced study units.













Frequently Asked Questions about the ESS/Reading Lab


Who may use the ESS Lab?

Use of the Lab is limited to students currently enrolled in the following classes:
NOTE: Before you can begin taking advantage of the resourcess in the ESS Lab, you must attend a lab orientation given by the reading faculty. Check with your instructor for orientation dates and times.

How do I earn credit for the ESS Lab?
You must be enrolled in Reading 271 in order to earn credit for the time you spend working in the ESS Lab. You earn credit for Reading 271 by completing 13 hours of assigned work in the ESS Lab. Students enrolled in Reading 270 must enroll in Reading 271, which allows access to the ESS Lab.

What resources are available in the ESS Lab?

Power PCs Audio Cassettes Books


Humanities Center
Irvine Valley College
5500 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, California 92618


ESS/Reading Lab Phone: (949) 451-5663
ESS/Reading Lab Assistant: Beth Sanchez

Email Jan Horn, Professor of English Reading,
with questions regarding Reading Lab.

Email Julie Willard, Professor of English Special Services,
with questions regarding ESS Lab.

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