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From regular student assessment to contracting for independent studies, Reading Partners systematically collects, analyzes, and uses data to generate knowledge, improve programs, and report on impacts.

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science of reading

The established and growing research we have about how students learn to read, including systemic phonics education.

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individualized

A facet of high-dosage tutoring in which a tutor offers one-on-one attention to their student, resulting in targeted support, and personalized literacy learning.

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high-dosage

The frequency of a learning experience. For example, Reading Partners students receive twice weekly tutoring for maximum growth.

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educational equity

Ensuring every student, no matter their race, gender, socioeconomic level, or location has access to the resources and support they need to succeed in school and in life.

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Get involved with Reading Partners Washington, DC: Summer 2015

June 16, 2015

Reading Partners empowers community volunteers to serve as reading tutors with students who have fallen behind grade level. Through one-on-one, individualized instruction, our volunteer reading partners not only make a positive impact on students’ academic performance but also help create tangible change in our community. Tutoring runs Monday – Thursday during the school day and aftercare.

If you’d like to learn more about our volunteer opportunities, come join us for one of our upcoming training sessions. This is a great opportunity to meet our staff, learn about our program, and ask questions about volunteering as a reading partner.

Training sessions:

Wednesday, June 10 from 1-2 pm
Reading Partners office (1224 M St NW)

Thursday, June 18 from 1-2 pm
DCPS office (1200 First St NE)

Wednesday, June 24 from 5:30-6:30 pm
Reading Partners office (1224 M St NW)

Friday, June 26 from 8-9 am
DCPS office (1200 First St NE)

Tuesday, July 21 from 1-2 pm
DCPS office (1200 First St NE)

Wednesday, July 22 from 1-2 pm
Reading Partners office (1224 M St NW)

Thursday, July 23 from 5:30-6:30 pm
Reading Partners office (1224 M St NW)

Tuesday, August 4 from 8-9 am
DCPS office (1200 First St NE)

If you’re interested in attending, please RSVP by emailing us at volunteerDC@readingpartners.org or call (202) 701-9110. See you there!

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