Volunteer as a tutor for Ruth Rales Comcast Kids
Reading Network 2008 (RRCKRN)
BRING YOUR EXPERTISE
RRCKRN is a reading tutorial initiative at over 60 elementary schools in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) designed to accelerate the reading progress of Grade 2 students at risk for reading proficiency. With your help, 15 students at over 60 schools will improve their reading skills as a result of one-on-one tutoring with Reading Together tutorial materials.
WHAT
Help Grade 2 students increase their reading skills and achieve grade level reading proficiency by the end of the school year.
WHO
Students in Grade 2 at over 60 elementary schools with the highest percentage of family poverty and English Language Learners (ELL).
WHEN
One day a week for 25 weeks for one hour at a time throughout 2007-2008 school year
WHERE
At over 60 elementary schools.
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Interested reading tutors
Contact: Sara Cartmill Manager, Volunteer Services
Interages, Inc.
Phone: 240-463-7411 (cell) 301-949-3551 (office)
cartmill@interagesmd.org
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Desire to work with young children
- Interest in tutoring a student in reading
- Willingness to attend two 1 hour training sessions during the school year
- Ability to make a commitment of one hour a week for 25 weeks
MEETING YOUR NEEDS
As a volunteer you’ll be able to
- Select top three choices for your school location
- Select from available time sessions within a school
- Reap the benefits and satisfaction of making a difference in a child’s life
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