research-backed

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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Kara Vanderpol

Kara VanderPol served as regional site coordinator when she joined the Reading Partners Colorado organization in 2012. She is enthusiastic about continuing to serve struggling readers in Colorado as a program manager. Kara is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Prior to moving to Colorado, Kara worked as a classroom teacher to first and fourth graders for six years in Maine and Michigan. She attended Calvin College and earned a Masters in General Science from Michigan State University.