Established in 1987, Project READ is a free, volunteer-based literacy program serving adults, children and families. Tutoring lessons are student-centered, focusing on reading, writing and critical thinking skills and are supported by the generous help of our volunteers. Tutors receive 15 hours of training prior to being matched with a student. It's easy to be a tutor. Sign up today! |
| ALL PROGRAMS SUMMARY |
Adult Literacy Program:
one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction
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- Open to all English-speaking Redwood City residents who read below the seventh grade level
- Student-centered approach
- Lessons designed to improve basic skills in reading, writing and critical thinking
Families For Literacy (FFL) Program
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Families For Literacy (FFL) Program
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one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction |
- Open to all English-speaking, low-literate RCSD parents with
at least one five year old or younger child
- Families are encouraged to attend monthly story hour at the library
- Each family youngster receives free books, chosen by the child
- Student-centered approach
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Families In Partnership Program (FIPP):
one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction |
- Open to all 1st through 8th grade students in the RCSD who are identified as "at-risk"
- After school, student-centered, youth dropout prevention program
- Parents meet with core teacher at least once
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Small Group / ESL Instruction Program
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small group instruction
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- Open to parents whose children attend school in Redwood City
- To improve reading, writing and critical thinking skills
- Student-centered approach
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Kids In Partnership (KIP) Program
one-on-one after school tutoring and small group instruction
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- Fair Oaks Elementary School 1st through 3rd grade students are identified as "at-risk" by the School staff
- Tutors are Sequoia and Woodside High School students, each tutor receives volunteer service hours for trainings and tutoring sessions attended
- Student-centered instruction, dropout prevention and mentoring program
- Project READ administers a Bader Reading assessment to tutors and Fair Oaks students upon entry to program and reassessments every six months
- Intervention is targeted for both the teen tutors and elementary aged students
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Family Literacy Center (FLC) |
- Open to all Project READ adults and children on a drop in basis
- Student centered approach to improving literacy and life skills
- Individualized literacy learning plans and after school tutoring
- Computer-assisted learning including ESL and LD specific software
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| Project READ Mission Statement: |
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Project READ exists to fuel the fire of hope through literacy.
Literacy is not only a human right but a necessity and a gift of opportunities and hope.
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